Matthew 14:5

New King James Version

And although he wanted to put him to death, he feared the multitude, 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 princes, heard his words, the king sought to put him to death; but when Urijah heard it, he was afraid and fled, and went to Egypt.

Matthew 11:9

But 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 fear the multitude, for all count John as a prophet.”

Matthew 21:32

For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him; but tax collectors and harlots believed him; and when you saw it, you did not afterward relent 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

So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way of punishing them, because of the people, since they all glorified God for what had been done.

Acts 5:26

Then the captain went with the officers and brought them without violence, for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned.