Matthew 14:5 - People's Commentary (NT)

Matthew 14:5

3 ^aFor Herod had laid hold of John and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife.

4 Because John had said to him, ^a“It is not lawful for you to have her.”

5 And although he wanted to put him to death, he feared the multitude, ^abecause they counted him as a prophet.

6 But when Herod’s birthday was celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod.

7 Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask.

8 So she, having been prompted by her mother, said, “Give me John the Baptist’s head here on a platter.”

9 And the king was sorry; nevertheless, because of the oaths and because of those who sat with him, he commanded it to be given to her.

10 So he sent and had John beheaded in prison.

11 And his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.

12 Then his disciples came and took away the body and buried it, and went and told Jesus.

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Matthew 14:5

Matthew 14:5 He feared the multitude. Mark says he feared John also (Mark 6:20). He no doubt feared John's influence with the multitude.

Other People's Commentary (NT) entries containing Matthew 14:5:

Matthew 11:2
Matthew 14:5
Mark 6:14
Luke 3:19-20
Luke 9:7-9

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