Berean Standard Bible
Matthew 14:5
“Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.”
In context
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
7So much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.
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