Devine Scripture

Matthew 14:5

Matthew chapter 14 · verse 5 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.4For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

v.5This passage

v.6But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 4:21

    And they, when they had further threatened them, let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people; for all men glorified God for that which was done.

  • Luke 20:6

    But if we shall say, From men; all the people will stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.

  • Mark 11:30

    The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? answer me.

  • Matthew 11:9

    But wherefore went ye out? to see a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

  • Matthew 21:32

    For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not; but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye saw it, did not even repent yourselves afterward, that ye might believe him.

  • Acts 5:26

    Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them, but without violence; for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned.