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Matthew 14:5
Nestle 1904 Greek New Testament · Berean Standard Bible
καὶ θέλων αὐτὸν ἀποκτεῖναι ἐφοβήθη τὸν ὄχλον ὅτι ὡς προφήτην αὐτὸν εἶχον
Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.