Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of the people, because they considered John a prophet. New Living Translation Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of a riot, because all the people believed John was a prophet. English Standard Version And though he wanted to put him to death, he feared the people, because they held him to be a prophet. Berean Standard Bible Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet. Berean Literal Bible Although wishing to kill him, he feared the multitude, because they were holding him as a prophet. King James Bible And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. New King James Version And although he wanted to put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. New American Standard Bible Although Herod wanted to put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they regarded John as a prophet. NASB 1995 Although Herod wanted to put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they regarded John as a prophet. NASB 1977 And although he wanted to put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they regarded him as a prophet. Legacy Standard Bible And although Herod wanted to put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they were regarding John as a prophet. Amplified Bible Although Herod wished to have him put to death, he feared the people, for they regarded John as a prophet. Christian Standard Bible Though Herod wanted to kill John, he feared the crowd since they regarded John as a prophet. Holman Christian Standard Bible Though he wanted to kill him, he feared the crowd, since they regarded 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. Contemporary English Version Herod wanted to kill John. But the people thought John was a prophet, and Herod was afraid of what they might do. English Revised Version And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. GOD'S WORD® Translation So Herod wanted to kill John. However, he was afraid of the people because they thought John was a prophet. Good News Translation Herod wanted to kill him, but he was afraid of the Jewish people, because they considered John to be a prophet. International Standard Version Although Herod wanted to kill him, he was afraid of the crowd, since they regarded John as a prophet. Majority Standard Bible Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible When he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand willing to kill him, he feared the multitude, because as a prophet they were holding him. Berean Literal Bible Although wishing to kill him, he feared the multitude, because they were holding him as a prophet. Young's Literal Translation and, willing to kill him, he feared the multitude, because as a prophet they were holding him. Smith's Literal Translation And wishing to kill him, he was afraid of the crowd, because they held John as a prophet. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd having a mind to put him to death, he feared the people: because they esteemed him as a prophet. Catholic Public Domain Version And though he wanted to kill him, he feared the people, because they held him to be a prophet. New American Bible Although he wanted to kill him, he feared the people, for they regarded him as a prophet. New Revised Standard Version Though Herod wanted to put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they regarded him as a prophet. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo Herod wanted to kill him, but he was afraid of the people, because they accepted him as a prophet. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he had wanted to kill him and he was afraid of the people who were holding him as a Prophet. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he intended to put him to death, but feared the multitude, because they regarded him as a prophet. Godbey New Testament And wishing to kill him, he feared the multitude, because they esteemed him as a prophet. Haweis New Testament And though he wished to kill him, he was afraid of the multitude, for they held him as a prophet. Mace New Testament he would have put him to death, but for fear of the people, who reckoned him 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. 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Beheading of John…4because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.” 5Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet. 6On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod… Cross References Mark 6:19-20 So Herodias held a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she had been unable, / because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly. Luke 9:9 “I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this man I hear such things about?” And he kept trying to see Jesus. Matthew 21:26 But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.” Matthew 21:46 Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet. Mark 11:32 But if we say, ‘From men’...” they were afraid of the people, for they all held that John truly was a prophet. Luke 20:6 But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us, for they are convinced that John was a prophet.” John 5:35 John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light. John 7:40-44 On hearing these words, some of the people said, “This is truly the Prophet.” / Others declared, “This is the Christ.” But still others asked, “How can the Christ come from Galilee? / Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?” ... Acts 12:3-4 And seeing that this pleased the Jews, Herod proceeded to seize Peter during the Feast of Unleavened Bread. / He arrested him and put him in prison, handing him over to be guarded by four squads of four soldiers each. Herod intended to bring him out to the people after the Passover. Acts 24:27 After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison. 1 Kings 18:17-18 When Ahab saw Elijah, he said to him, “Is that you, O troubler of Israel?” / “I have not troubled Israel,” Elijah replied, “but you and your father’s house have, for you have forsaken the commandments of the LORD and have followed the Baals. 1 Kings 21:20 When Elijah arrived, Ahab said to him, “So you have found me out, my enemy.” He replied, “I have found you out because you have sold yourself to do evil in the sight of the LORD. 1 Kings 22:8 The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied. Jeremiah 26:21-24 King Jehoiakim and all his mighty men and officials heard his words, and the king sought to put him to death. But when Uriah found out about it, he fled in fear and went to Egypt. / Then King Jehoiakim sent men to Egypt: Elnathan son of Achbor along with some other men. / They brought Uriah out of Egypt and took him to King Jehoiakim, who had him put to the sword and his body thrown into the burial place of the common people. ... Jeremiah 38:4-6 Then the officials said to the king, “This man ought to die, for he is discouraging the warriors who remain in this city, as well as all the people, by speaking such words to them; this man is not seeking the well-being of these people, but their ruin.” / “Here he is,” replied King Zedekiah. “He is in your hands, since the king can do nothing to stop you.” / So they took Jeremiah and dropped him into the cistern of Malchiah, the king’s son, which was in the courtyard of the guard. They lowered Jeremiah with ropes into the cistern, which had no water but only mud, and Jeremiah sank down into the mud. Treasury of Scripture And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. when. Mark 6:19,20 Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not: … Mark 14:1,2 After two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to death… Acts 4:21 So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done. because. Matthew 21:26,32 But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet… Mark 11:30-32 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me… Luke 20:6 But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet. Jump to Previous Afraid Although Considered Counted Crowd Death Desiring Eyes Fear Feared Held Herod Holding John Kill Liked Multitude Prophet Regarded WantedJump to Next Afraid Although Considered Counted Crowd Death Desiring Eyes Fear Feared Held Herod Holding John Kill Liked Multitude Prophet Regarded WantedMatthew 14 1. Herod's opinion of Jesus.3. Wherefore John Baptist was beheaded. 13. Jesus departs into a solitary place, 15. where he feeds five thousand men with five loves and two fishes. 22. He walks on the sea to his disciples; 34. and landing at Gennesaret, 35. heals the sick who touch of the hem of his garment. Although Herod wanted to kill John The phrase begins with "Although," indicating a contrast between Herod's desires and his actions. Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee, is the Herod in question. The Greek word for "wanted" (θέλω, thelō) implies a strong desire or intention. Herod's desire to kill John the Baptist stems from John's bold rebuke of Herod's unlawful marriage to Herodias, his brother's wife. This reflects the tension between political power and moral truth. Herod's internal conflict is a reminder of the struggle between sin and righteousness, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture. he was afraid of the people because they considered him a prophet (1) that it is quite impossible to suppose that either evangelist had the words of the other in front of him. The difference does not consist merely of addition or explanation; (2) that these are exactly the kind of verbal coincidences which might be expected to be found in two oral traditions starting from a common basis. For they counted him as a prophet (ὡς προφήτην αὐτὸν εϊχον); so Matthew 21:26 (cf. Matthew 21:46; Mark 11:32; Philippians 2:29). Greek Althoughκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. [Herod] wanted θέλων (thelōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. to kill ἀποκτεῖναι (apokteinai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 615: To put to death, kill; fig: I abolish. From apo and kteino; to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy. [John], αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. he was afraid ἐφοβήθη (ephobēthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5399: From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. of the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. people, ὄχλον (ochlon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3793: From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. they considered εἶχον (eichon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. a prophet. προφήτην (prophētēn) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 4396: From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. Links Matthew 14:5 NIVMatthew 14:5 NLT Matthew 14:5 ESV Matthew 14:5 NASB Matthew 14:5 KJV Matthew 14:5 BibleApps.com Matthew 14:5 Biblia Paralela Matthew 14:5 Chinese Bible Matthew 14:5 French Bible Matthew 14:5 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 14:5 When he would have put him (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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