Verse Comparison: Matthew 14:5
American Standard Version
And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
Amplified® Bible
Although he wished to have him put to death, he was afraid of the people, for they regarded John as a prophet.
Contemporary English Version
Herod wanted to kill John. But the people thought John was a prophet, and Herod was afraid of what they might do.
Darby English Version
And [while] desiring to kill him, he feared the crowd, because they held him for a prophet.
Good News Bible
Herod wanted to kill him, but he was afraid of the Jewish people, because they considered John to be a prophet.
International Standard Version
Although Herod wanted to kill him, he was afraid of the crowd, since they regarded John as a prophet.
King James Version
And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
New American Standard Bible
Although Herod wanted to put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they regarded John as a prophet.
New International Version
Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of the people, because they considered him a prophet.
New King James Version
And although he wanted to put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Although Herod wanted to put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they regarded John as a prophet.
Young's Literal Translation
and, willing to kill him, he feared the multitude, because as a prophet they were holding him.