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Matthew 14:5
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Matthew 14:5
New King James Version
5 And although he wanted to put him to death, he feared the multitude, (A)because they counted him as a prophet.
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Matthew 14:5
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Matthew 14:5
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5 Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of the people, because they considered John a prophet.(A)
Matthew 14:5
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Matthew 14:5
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5 And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
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Matthew 14:5
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Matthew 14:5
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5 And though he wanted to put him to death, (A)he feared the people, because they held him to be (B)a prophet.
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Matthew 14:5
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Matthew 14:5
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5 Although Herod wanted to put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they regarded [a]John as (A)a prophet.
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- Matthew 14:5 Lit him
Mark 6:20
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Mark 6:20
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20 for Herod (A)feared John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and he protected him. And when he heard him, he [a]did many things, and heard him gladly.
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- Mark 6:20 NU was very perplexed, yet
Mark 6:20
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Mark 6:20
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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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- Mark 6:20 Some early manuscripts he did many things
Mark 6:20
King James Version
Mark 6:20
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20 For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
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Mark 6:20
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Mark 6:20
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20 for Herod (A)feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed, and yet he (B)heard him gladly.
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Mark 6:20
New American Standard Bible
Mark 6:20
New American Standard Bible
20 for (A)Herod was afraid of John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he had been protecting him. And when he heard him, he was very perplexed; and yet he [a]used to enjoy listening to him.
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- Mark 6:20 Lit was hearing him gladly
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