Matthew 14:5

New American Bible - revised edition

Although he wanted to kill him, he feared the people, for they regarded him as a prophet.

Cross References

Jeremiah 26:21

When King Jehoiakim and all his officers and princes heard his words, the king sought to have him killed. But Uriah heard of it and fled in fear to Egypt.

Matthew 11:9

Then why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

Matthew 21:26

But if we say, ‘Of human origin,’ we fear the crowd, for they all regard John as a prophet.”

Matthew 21:32

When John came to you in the way of righteousness, you did not believe him; but tax collectors and prostitutes did. Yet even when you saw that, you did not later change your minds and believe him. The Parable of the Tenants.

Luke 20:6

But if we say, ‘Of human origin,’ then all the people will stone us, for they are convinced that John was a prophet.”

Acts 4:21

After threatening them further, they released them, finding no way to punish them, on account of the people who were all praising God for what had happened.

Acts 5:26

Then the captain and the court officers went and brought them in, but without force, because they were afraid of being stoned by the people.