Matthew 14:5
And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.In other versions
And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
ASV
And he would have put him to death, but for his fear of the people, because in their eyes John was a prophet.
BBE
And [while] desiring to kill him, he feared the crowd, because they held him for a prophet.
DBY
When he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
WEB
and, willing to kill him, he feared the multitude, because as a prophet they were holding him.
YLT
And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
ENG
And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
WBT
Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
BSB
In context
3For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife.
4For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.
5And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
6But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.
7Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.