Matthew 14:5

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Herod wanted to kill him, but he was afraid of the people. They believed that John was a prophet.

Cross References

Matthew 21:26

But we can’t say John’s baptism was from someone else. We are afraid of the people, because they all believe John was a prophet.”

Matthew 11:9

So what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, John is a prophet. But I tell you, he is more than that.

Acts 5:26

The captain and his men went out and brought the apostles back. But the soldiers did not use force, because they were afraid of the people. They were afraid the people would stone them to death.

Acts 4:21

The Jewish leaders could not find a way to punish the apostles, because all the people were praising God for what had been done. This miracle was a sign from God. The man who was healed was more than 40 years old. So the Jewish leaders warned the apostles again and let them go free.

Luke 20:6

But if we say that John’s baptism was from someone else, the people will stone us to death. They all believe that John was a prophet.”

Matthew 21:32

John came showing you the right way to live, and you did not believe him. But the tax collectors and prostitutes believed John. You saw that happening, but you would not change. You still refused to believe him.

Jeremiah 26:21

King Jehoiakim, his army officers, and the leaders of Judah heard Uriah and became angry. King Jehoiakim wanted to kill Uriah, but Uriah heard about it. Uriah was afraid, so he escaped to the land of Egypt.