Matthew 14:5

Updated: June 3, 2025
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When he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
World English Bible (WEB)
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}.
KJV with Strongs
(5) Herod wanted to kill him but feared the crowd who held him as a prophet.
The F.O.G
Though Herod wanted to execute John, he feared the public's reaction because they revered John as a prophet.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and, willing to kill him, he feared the multitude, because as a prophet they were holding him.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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