Matthew 14:5

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Yet, though Herod wanted to put him to death, he was afraid of the people, because they looked on John as a Prophet.

Cross References

Matthew 11:9

What, then, did you go for? To see a Prophet? Yes, I tell you, and far more than a Prophet.

Matthew 21:26

But if we say 'human,' we are afraid of the people, for every one regards John as a Prophet."

Matthew 21:32

For when John came to you, walking in the path of righteousness, you did not believe him, but tax-gatherers and prostitutes did; and yet you, though you saw this, even then were not sorry, nor did you believe him.

Luke 20:6

But, if we say 'human,' the people will all stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a Prophet."

Acts 4:21

However, after further warnings, the Council set them at liberty, not seeing any safe way of punishing them, because of the people, for they were all praising God for what had occurred;

Acts 5:26

On this, the Officer went with his men and fetched the Apostles--without using violence, for they were afraid of being stoned by the people--