Matthew 14:5

Modern English Version

When Herod would have put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they counted him as a prophet.

Cross References

Jeremiah 26:21

And when Jehoiakim the king, with all his mighty men and all the officials, heard his words, the king sought to put him to death. But when Uriah heard it, he was afraid and fled and went into Egypt.

Matthew 11:9

Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.

Matthew 21:26

But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for all hold John as a prophet.”

Matthew 21:32

For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him. But the tax collectors and prostitutes believed him. And even when you saw it, you did not afterward repent and believe him.

Luke 20:6

But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.”

Acts 4:21

When they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way to punish them, because of the people. For all glorified God for what was done,

Acts 5:26

Then the captain with his escorts went and brought them, without force lest they should be stoned, for they feared the people.