Matthew 14:5

New Century Version

Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of the people, because they believed John was a prophet.

Cross References

Jeremiah 26:21

When King Jehoiakim, all his army officers, and all the leaders of Judah heard Uriah preach, King Jehoiakim wanted to kill Uriah. But Uriah heard about it and was afraid. So he escaped to Egypt.

Matthew 11:9

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

Matthew 21:26

But if we say, ‘It was from people,’ we are afraid of what the crowd will do because they all believe that John was a prophet.”

Matthew 21:32

John came to show you the right way to live. You did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes believed him. Even after seeing this, you still refused to change your ways and believe him.

Luke 20:6

But if we say, ‘It was from other people,’ all the people will stone us to death, because they believe John was a prophet.”

Acts 4:21

The leaders warned the apostles again and let them go free. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were praising God for what had been done.

Acts 5:26

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