Matthew 14:5

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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}.
Strong's King James
(5) Herod wanted to kill him but feared the crowd who held him as a prophet.
The F.O.G*
[5] 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

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