Matthew 14:5
King James Version
Translation: KJV
3For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife.Select Matthew 14:3
4For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.Select Matthew 14:4
5And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.Select Matthew 14:5
6But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.Select Matthew 14:6
7Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.Select Matthew 14:7
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WEB
14:5 When he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
ASV
14:5 And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
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