Matthew 14:5

New Living Translation

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

Cross References

Jeremiah 26:21

When King Jehoiakim and the army officers and officials heard what he was saying, the king sent someone to kill him. But Uriah heard about the plan and escaped in fear to Egypt.

Matthew 11:9

Were you looking for a prophet? Yes, and he is more than a prophet.

Matthew 21:26

But if we say it was merely human, we’ll be mobbed because the people believe John was a prophet.”

Matthew 21:32

For John the Baptist came and showed you the right way to live, but you didn’t believe him, while tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even when you saw this happening, you refused to believe him and repent of your sins.

Luke 20:6

But if we say it was merely human, the people will stone us because they are convinced John was a prophet.”

Acts 4:21

The council then threatened them further, but they finally let them go because they didn’t know how to punish them without starting a riot. For everyone was praising God

Acts 5:26

The captain went with his Temple guards and arrested the apostles, but without violence, for they were afraid the people would stone them.