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Matthew 14:5

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

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Matthew 14:5 in other translations

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

Matthew 14:5 · World English Bible

Matthew 14:5 in context

  1. 3For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife.
  2. 4For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.
  3. 5And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
  4. 6But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod.
  5. 7Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she should ask.