Parallel Verses
Bible in Basic English
And he would have put him to death, but for his fear of the people, because in their eyes John was a prophet.
New American Standard Bible
Although Herod wanted to put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they regarded
King James Version
And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
Holman Bible
Though he wanted to kill him, he feared the crowd, since they regarded him as a prophet.
International Standard Version
Although Herod wanted to kill him, he was afraid of the crowd, since they regarded John as a prophet.
A Conservative Version
And though he wanted to kill him, he feared the multitude because they held him as a prophet.
American Standard Version
And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
Amplified
Although Herod wished to have him put to death, he feared the people, for they regarded John as a prophet.
An Understandable Version
Now Herod wanted to have him put to death, [but hesitated], fearing the crowd, because they considered John to be a prophet.
Anderson New Testament
And he intended to put him to death, but feared the multitude, because they regarded him as a prophet.
Common New Testament
And though he wanted to put him to death, he feared the people, because they held him to be a prophet.
Daniel Mace New Testament
he would have put him to death, but for fear of the people, who reckoned him a prophet.
Darby Translation
And while desiring to kill him, he feared the crowd, because they held him for a prophet.
Godbey New Testament
And wishing to kill him, he feared the multitude, because they esteemed him as a prophet.
Goodspeed New Testament
And while he wanted him killed, he was afraid of the people; for they considered him a prophet.
John Wesley New Testament
And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they accounted him a prophet.
Julia Smith Translation
And wishing to kill him, he was afraid of the crowd, because they held John as a prophet.
King James 2000
And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And [although he] wanted to kill him, he feared the crowd, because they looked upon him as a prophet.
Modern King James verseion
And when he desired to put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And when he would have put him to death, he feared the people, because they counted him as a prophet.
Moffatt New Testament
He was anxious to kill him but he was afraid of the people, for they held John to be a prophet.
Montgomery New Testament
And although he wished to kill John, he feared the people, for they considered John a prophet.
NET Bible
Although Herod wanted to kill John, he feared the crowd because they accepted John as a prophet.
New Heart English Bible
And though he wanted to kill him, he feared the crowd because they regarded him as a prophet.
Noyes New Testament
And wishing to put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they regarded him as a prophet.
Sawyer New Testament
And he wished to kill him; but feared the people, because they regarded him as a prophet.
The Emphasized Bible
And desiring, to kill, him, he feared the multitude, because, as a prophet, they held him.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And though he wished to kill him, he was afraid of the multitude, for they held him as a prophet.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Yet, though Herod wanted to put him to death, he was afraid of the people, because they looked on John as a Prophet.
Webster
And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
Weymouth New Testament
And he would have liked to put him to death, but was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a Prophet.
Williams New Testament
Although he wanted to have him killed, he was afraid of the people, for they regarded him as a prophet.
World English Bible
When he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
Worrell New Testament
And, wishing to kill him, he feared the multitude, because they were holding him as a prophet.
Worsley New Testament
but that he was afraid of the people; for they esteemed him as a prophet.
Youngs Literal Translation
and, willing to kill him, he feared the multitude, because as a prophet they were holding him.
Themes
Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Beheads john the baptist
John » His influence upon the public mind
John » Reproves herod antipas on account of his incest; herod imprisons him, and beheads him
King » Influenced by popular opinion » Herod
Malice » Instances of » Herodias toward john
public Opinion » Power of » Saved the life of john the baptist
Persecution » Instances of » Of john the baptist
Politics » Women in » Herodias, in influencing the administration of herod
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Herod antipas, in beheading john the baptist
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 14:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Herod Kills John The Baptist
4 Because John had said to him, It is not right for you to have her. 5 And he would have put him to death, but for his fear of the people, because in their eyes John was a prophet. 6 But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias was dancing before them, and Herod was pleased with her.
Cross References
Matthew 11:9
But why did you go out? to see a prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.
Matthew 21:26
But if we say, From men; we are in fear of the people, because all take John to be a prophet.
Matthew 21:32
For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you had no faith in him, but the tax-farmers and the loose women had faith in him: and you, when you saw it, did not even have regret for your sins, so as to have faith in him.
Mark 6:19-20
And Herodias was bitter against him, desiring to put him to death; but she was not able;
Mark 11:30-32
The baptism of John, was it from heaven or from men? give me an answer.
Mark 14:1-2
It was now two days before the feast of the Passover and the unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes made designs how they might take him by deceit and put him to death:
Luke 20:6
But if we say, Of men; we will be stoned by the people, for they are certain that John was a prophet.
Acts 4:21
And when they had said more sharp words to them, they let them go, not seeing what punishment they might give them, because of the people; for all men were giving praise to God for what had taken place.
Acts 5:26
Then the captain and some of the police went and took them, but not violently, for fear that they might be stoned by the people.