And when he would have put him to death, he feared the people, because they counted him as a prophet.
Mark 6:20 - William Tyndale New Testament For Herode feared Ihon, knowing that he was just and holy, and gave him reverence, And when he heard him he did many things, and heard him gladly. 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. |
And when he would have put him to death, he feared the people, because they counted him as a prophet.
But and if we shall say of men, then fear we the people. For all men held Ihon as a prophet.
¶ And the scribes and high priests heard it and sought how to destroy him. For they feared him because all the people marvelled at his doctrine.
And these also are they that are sown on the stony ground: which when they have heard the word, at once they receive it with joy,
He was a burning, and a shining light, and ye would for a season have rejoiced in his light.
They were all amazed, and wondered saying one to another: what meaneth this?
When the chief priest of all and the ruler of the temple, and the high priests heard these things, they doubted of them, whereunto this would grow.