Ahab said to Elijah, ‘So, my enemy, you’ve found me, have you? ’ He replied, ‘I have found you because you devoted yourself to do what is evil in the Lord’s sight.
Mark 6:20 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing he was a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard him he would be very perplexed, , and yet he liked to listen to him. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For Herod had [a reverential] fear of John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and [continually] kept him safe [under guard]. When he heard [John speak], he was much perplexed; and [yet] he heard him gladly. American Standard Version (1901) for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was much perplexed; and he heard him gladly. Common English Bible This was because Herod respected John. He regarded him as a righteous and holy person, so he protected him. John’s words greatly confused Herod, yet he enjoyed listening to him. Catholic Public Domain Version For Herod was apprehensive of John, knowing him to be a just and holy man, and so he guarded him. And he heard that he was accomplishing many things, and so he listened to him willingly. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For Herod feared John, knowing him to be a just and holy man: and kept him, and when he heard him, did many things: and he heard him willingly. |
Ahab said to Elijah, ‘So, my enemy, you’ve found me, have you? ’ He replied, ‘I have found you because you devoted yourself to do what is evil in the Lord’s sight.
When Elisha became sick with the illness from which he died, King Jehoash of Israel went down and wept over him and said, ‘My father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel! ’
When the king of Israel saw them, he said to Elisha, ‘Should I kill them, should I kill them, my father? ’
Throughout the time of the priest Jehoiada, Joash did what was right in the Lord’s sight.
He sought God throughout the lifetime of Zechariah, the teacher of the fear , of God. During the time that he sought the Lord, God gave him success.
The Lord gave the people favour with the Egyptians. In addition, Moses himself was very highly regarded in the land of Egypt by Pharaoh’s officials and the people.
Yes, to them you are like a singer of passionate songs who has a beautiful voice and plays skilfully on an instrument. They hear your words, but they don’t obey them.
This is the dream that I, King Nebuchadnezzar, had. Now, Belteshazzar, tell me the interpretation, because none of the wise men of my kingdom can make the interpretation known to me. But you can, because you have a spirit of the holy gods.’
Therefore, may my advice seem good to you, my king. Separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right, and from your injustices by showing mercy to the needy. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.’
Then Daniel answered the king, ‘You may keep your gifts and give your rewards to someone else; however, I will read the inscription for the king and make the interpretation known to him.
Although Herod wanted to kill John, he feared the crowd since they regarded John as a prophet.
But if we say, “Of human origin,” we’re afraid of the crowd, because everyone considers John to be a prophet.’
The chief priests and the scribes heard it and started looking for a way to kill him. For they were afraid of him, because the whole crowd was astonished by his teaching.
And others are like seed sown on rocky ground. When they hear the word, immediately they receive it with joy.
John , was a burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.
They were all astounded and perplexed, saying to one another, ‘What does this mean? ’
As the captain of the temple police and the chief priests heard these things, they were baffled about them, wondering what would come of this.