Matthew 14:5
And he would have put him to death, but for his fear of the people, because in their eyes John was a prophet.
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- Matt 11:9 : 9 But why did you go out? to see a prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.
- Matt 21:26 : 26 But if we say, From men; we are in fear of the people, because all take John to be a prophet.
- Matt 21:32 : 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 : 19 And Herodias was bitter against him, desiring to put him to death; but she was not able; 20 For Herod was in fear of John, being conscious that he was an upright and holy man, and kept him safe. And hearing him, he was much troubled; and he gave ear to him gladly.
- Mark 11:30-32 : 30 The baptism of John, was it from heaven or from men? give me an answer. 31 And they gave thought to it among themselves, saying, If we say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did you not have faith in him? 32 But if we say, From men--they were in fear of the people, because all took John to be truly a prophet.
- Mark 14:1-2 : 1 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: 2 But they said, Not while the feast is going on, for fear there may be trouble among the people.
- Luke 20:6 : 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 : 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 : 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.
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- Mark 6:14-2815 verses82%
14And king Herod had news of him, because his name was on the lips of all; and he said, John the Baptist has come back from the dead, and for this reason these powers are working in him.
15But others said, It is Elijah. And others said, It is a prophet, even like one of the prophets.
16But Herod, when he had news of it, said, John, whom I put to death, has come back from the dead.
17For Herod himself had sent men out to take John and put him in prison, because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, whom he had taken for himself.
18For John said to Herod, It is wrong for you to have your brother's wife.
19And Herodias was bitter against him, desiring to put him to death; but she was not able;
20For Herod was in fear of John, being conscious that he was an upright and holy man, and kept him safe. And hearing him, he was much troubled; and he gave ear to him gladly.
21And the chance came when Herod on his birthday gave a feast to his lords, and the high captains, and the chief men of Galilee;
22And when the daughter of Herodias herself came in and did a dance, Herod and those who were at table with him were pleased with her; and the king said to the girl, Make a request for anything and I will give it you.
23And he took an oath, saying to her, Whatever is your desire I will give it to you, even half of my kingdom.
24And she went out and said to her mother, What is my request to be? And she said, The head of John the Baptist.
25And she came in quickly to the king, and said, My desire is that you give me straight away on a plate the head of John the Baptist.
26And the king was very sad; but because of his oaths, and those who were with him at table, he would not say 'No' to her.
27And straight away the king sent out one of his armed men, and gave him an order to come back with the head: and he went and took off John's head in prison,
28And came back with the head on a plate, and gave it to the girl; and the girl gave it to her mother.
- Matt 14:6-116 verses79%
6But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias was dancing before them, and Herod was pleased with her.
7So he gave her his word with an oath to let her have whatever she might make request for.
8And she, at her mother's suggestion, said, Give me here on a plate the head of John the Baptist.
9And the king was sad; but because of his oaths and because of his guests, he gave the order for it to be given to her;
10And he sent and had John's head cut off in the prison.
11And his head was put on a plate and given to the girl; and she took it to her mother.
- Matt 14:1-44 verses78%
1At that time news of Jesus came to Herod the king;
2And he said to his servants, This is John the Baptist; he has come back from the dead, and so these powers are working in him.
3For Herod had taken John and put him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife.
4Because John had said to him, It is not right for you to have her.
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46And though they had a desire to take him, they were in fear of the people, because in their eyes he was a prophet.
- Luke 3:19-202 verses74%
19But Herod the king, because John had made a protest on account of Herodias, his brother's wife, and other evil things which Herod had done,
20Did this most evil thing of all, and had John shut up in prison.
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9And Herod said, I put John to death: but who is this, of whom such stories are given to me? And he had a desire to see him.
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32But if we say, From men--they were in fear of the people, because all took John to be truly a prophet.
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7Now Herod the king had news of all these things: and he was in doubt, because it was said by some people that John had come back from the dead;
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2And the chief priests and the scribes were looking for a chance to put him to death, but they went in fear of the people.
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31At that time, certain Pharisees came to him and said, Go away from this place, because Herod's purpose is to put you to death.
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26But if we say, From men; we are in fear of the people, because all take John to be a prophet.
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15And Herod is of the same opinion, for he has sent him back to us; for, you see, he has done nothing for which I might put him to death.
- Luke 23:7-93 verses71%
7And when he saw that he was under the authority of Herod, he sent him to Herod, who was in Jerusalem himself at that time.
8Now when Herod saw Jesus he was very glad, having for a long time had a desire to see him, for he had had accounts of him, and was hoping to see some wonders done by him.
9And he put a great number of questions to him, but he said nothing.
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19And Herod, when he sent for him, and he was not there, after questioning the watchmen, gave orders that they were to be put to death. Then he went down from Judaea to Caesarea for a time.
- Acts 12:1-22 verses70%
1Now, about that time, Herod the king made cruel attacks on the Christians.
2And he put James, the brother of John, to death with the sword.
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18And it came to the ears of the chief priests and scribes, and they took thought how they might put him to death; being in fear of him, because all the people were full of wonder at his teaching.
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12Now when it came to his ears that John had been put in prison, he went away to Galilee;
- Mark 14:1-22 verses68%
1It 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:
2But they said, Not while the feast is going on, for fear there may be trouble among the people.
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3And when it came to the ears of Herod the king, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
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8When this saying came to Pilate's ears his fear became greater;
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5But they said, Not while the feast is going on, for fear of trouble among the people.
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6But if we say, Of men; we will be stoned by the people, for they are certain that John was a prophet.
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6Now at the feast every year he let one prisoner go free at their request.