Matthew 14:5

5 When he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.

Matthew 14:5 In-Context

3 For Herod had laid hold of Yochanan, and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Pilipos's wife.
4 For Yochanan said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her."
5 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 came, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod.
7 Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask.
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