Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.

And heard

Bible References

Feared

Mark 11:18
And the scribes and chief priests heard him, and sought how they might destroy him: for they were afraid of him, because all the people were exceedingly struck with his teaching,
Matthew 14:5
And though he wished to kill him, he was afraid of the multitude, for they held him as a prophet.
Matthew 21:26
But if we say, From men, we are afraid of the populace, for they all hold John as a prophet.

And heard

Mark 4:16
and these in like manner are they who were sown on the rocky soil; who when they have heard the word, instantly with joy receive it;
John 5:35
He was a lamp glowing and luminous: and ye were pleased for a time to exult in his light.