Matthew 14:5

Free Bible Version

Herod wanted to kill John but he was afraid of the people's reaction for they considered John a prophet.

Cross References

Jeremiah 26:21

King Jehoiakim and all his military officers and officials heard what he was saying, and the king wanted to have him executed. But when Uriah found out about it, he was frightened and ran away to Egypt.

Matthew 11:9

So what did you go to see then? A prophet? Yes, and I tell you he is much more than a prophet!

Matthew 21:26

But if we say, ‘It was from human beings,’ then the crowd will turn against us, because they all consider John to be a prophet.”

Matthew 21:32

“John came to show you the way to live right with God, and you didn't believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did believe him. Later, when you saw what happened, you still didn't repent and believe him.

Luke 20:6

And if we say it was just human, everybody will stone us for they're sure John was a prophet.”

Acts 4:21

After making more threats they let them go. They couldn't work out how to punish them because everyone was glorifying God for what had happened.

Acts 5:26

So the captain went with his guards and brought them in, but did not use force because they were afraid that the people would stone them.