Matthew 14:5

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.

World English Bible (WEB)

When he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.

Strong's King James

And{G2532} when he would{G2309}{(G5723)} have put{G615} him{G846} to death{G615}{(G5658)}, he feared{G5399}{(G5675)} the multitude{G3793}, because{G3754} they counted{G2192}{(G5707)} him{G846} as{G5613} a prophet{G4396}.

The F.O.G *

(5) Herod wanted to kill him but feared the crowd who held him as a prophet.

The F.O.G Message *

[5] Though Herod wanted to execute John, he feared the public's reaction because they revered John as a prophet.

Young's Literal Translation

and, willing to kill him, he feared the multitude, because as a prophet they were holding him.

This page is made possible by the generosity of coffee club members. Buy a coffee to show your support.

Buy a Coffee

New Covenant

Jean Paul Joseph

After a dramatic early morning encounter with King Jesus, I just couldn’t put my Bible down. The F.O.G took a hold of me and this website was born. Learn more about the F.O.G.

Add your first comment to this post

Encounter Him Buy a Coffee Scroll Top