Matthew 14:5-7
New Life Version
5 He would have killed John but he was afraid of the people. The people thought John was one who spoke for God.
John the Baptist Is Killed (A)
6 On Herod’s birthday the daughter of Herodias danced in front of them. Herod was made happy by her. 7 He promised he would give her anything she asked.
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Matthew 14:5-7
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.
6 But when Herod’s birthday was celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod. 7 Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask.
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Matthew 14:5-7
English Standard Version
5 And though he wanted to put him to death, (A)he feared the people, because they held him to be (B)a prophet. 6 But when Herod's (C)birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company and pleased Herod, 7 so that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask.
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