The policemenreportedthesewordsto the chief magistrates.They were afraidwhen they heardthat they were Romans,
Although Herod wantedto put him to death,he fearedthe crowd,becausethey regardedJohnas a prophet.
When they soughtto seizeHim, they fearedthe people,becausethey consideredHim to be a prophet.
"Whenthey bringyou beforethe synagoguesand the rulersand the authorities,do not worryabout howorwhatyou are to speak in your defense,orwhatyou are to say;
Nowwhen daycame,the chief magistratessenttheir policemen,saying,"Releasethosemen."
Thereforethosewho were aboutto examinehim immediatelylet goof him; and the commanderalsowas afraidwhen he foundout that he was a Roman,and becausehe had put him in chains.
