Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.”
For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes di
Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were two days away, and the chief priests and scribes were looking fo
But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us, for they are convinced that John was a prophet.”
John’s baptism—was it from heaven or from men? Answer Me!”
So Herodias held a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she had been unable,
At that point, the captain went with the officers and brought the apostles—but not by force, for fear the people would s
After further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were glorifying