Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.
World English Bible (WEB)
for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. When he heard him, he did many things, and he heard him gladly.
Strong's King James
For{G1063} Herod{G2264} feared{G5399}{(G5711)} John{G2491}, knowing{G1492}{(G5761)} that he{G846} was a just{G1342} man{G435} and{G2532} an holy{G40}, and{G2532} observed{G4933}{(G5707)} him{G846}; and{G2532} when he heard{G191}{(G5660)} him{G846}, he did{G4160}{(G5707)} many things{G4183}, and{G2532} heard{G191}{(G5707)} him{G846} gladly{G2234}.
The F.O.G *
(20) Because Herod was afraid of Yochanan, knowing that he was a justified holy man and kept him safe. Whenever hearing him, he was greatly perplexed and yet would gladly hear him.
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
for Herod was fearing John, knowing him a man righteous and holy, and was keeping watch over him, and having heard him, was doing many things, and hearing him gladly.
