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Matthew 14:5 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Matthew 14:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 14 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.”
Matthew 14:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 14:5
'And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.' Herod wanted to execute John but was restrained by political calculation: the people 'counted him as a prophet' (ὡς προφήτην αὐτὸν εἶχον/hōs prophētēn auton eichon). Mark adds Herod also feared John personally and was perplexed by him (Mark 6:20). This verse reveals Herod's moral cowardice: knowing John was righteous, Herod preferred silencing him but feared popular backlash. Reformed theology observes that unregenerate rulers often recognize and fear God's messengers while refusing to re...
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Cross-References for Matthew 14:5
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“'From men”
“I tell you”
“and desired to kill him”
“and brought them without violence”
“'From men”
“or from men? Answer me.,The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me.,,,,,,,,”
“and you didn't believe him”
“and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might seize him by deception”
“they let them go”