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Though Herod[a] wanted to put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they regarded him as a prophet.(A)

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  1. 14.5 Gk he

Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of the people, because they considered John a prophet.(A)

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20 for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed,[a] and yet he liked to listen to him.(A)

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  1. 6.20 Other ancient authorities read he did many things

20 because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man.(A) When Herod heard John, he was greatly puzzled[a]; yet he liked to listen to him.

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  1. Mark 6:20 Some early manuscripts he did many things