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Matthew 14:5

King James Version

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

Berean Standard Bible

Although Herod wanted to kill John, he 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.