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Matthew 14:5

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

And though he wanted to put him to death, he feared the people, because they held him to be a prophet.

New International Version

Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of the people, because they considered him a prophet.

Catholic Public Domain Version

And though he wanted to kill him, he feared the people, because they held him to be a prophet