“And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.”
Matthew 14:5 (KJV) |
Matthew 14:5
From Matthew 14, in the Book of Matthew (New Testament).
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For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife.
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For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.
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And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
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But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.
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Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.