Matthew 14:5

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

Cross References

Matthew 21:26

But if we say, ‘On human authority,’ who knows what the people might do to us? They all believe that John was a prophet.”

Matthew 11:9

Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

Acts 5:26

So the captain went with his officers and brought the apostles back. But they didn’t use force, because they were afraid that if they did, the people would stone them.

Acts 4:21

The leaders warned Peter and John again and then let them go. They didn’t dare punish them, because all the people were praising God for what had happened.

Luke 20:6

But if we say, ‘From people,’ all the people will throw stones at us to kill us, because they believe John was a prophet.”

Matthew 21:32

John came to show you the right way, and you didn’t believe him. But the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. Even when you saw that, you didn’t turn away from your sins and believe him.