Matthew 14:5
King James Version (KJV)
And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
In context
3 For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife.
4 For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.
5 And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
6 But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.
7 Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.
Matthew 14:5 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
- WEB World English Bible
- When he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
- ASV American Standard Version
- And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- and, willing to kill him, he feared the multitude, because as a prophet they were holding him.
- DBY Darby Translation
- And [while] desiring to kill him, he feared the crowd, because they held him for a prophet.
- WBS Webster Bible
- And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.