Matthew · Matthew 14
When he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
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The verses immediately either side, within Matthew 14.
Before
4For John said to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”
Matthew 14:5
When he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
After
6But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced amongst them and pleased Herod.
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