Matthew 14:5 Cross References

Matthew 14:5

5: Herod would have executed John, but he was afraid of a riot, because all the people believed John was a prophet.

Matthew 21:26

  1. But if we say it was merely human, we'll be mobbed, because the people think he was a prophet."

Matthew 11:9

  1. Were you looking for a prophet? Yes, and he is more than a prophet.

Luke 20:6

  1. But if we say it was merely human, the people will stone us, because they are convinced he was a prophet."

Mark 14:1

  1. It was now two days before the Passover celebration and the Festival of Unleavened Bread. The leading priests and the teachers of religious law were still looking for an opportunity to capture Jesus secretly and put him to death.
  2. "But not during the Passover," they agreed, "or there will be a riot."

Mark 11:30

  1. "Did John's baptism come from heaven or was it merely human? Answer me!"
  2. They talked it over among themselves. "If we say it was from heaven, he will ask why we didn't believe him.
  3. But do we dare say it was merely human?" For they were afraid that the people would start a riot, since everyone thought that John was a prophet.

Mark 6:19

  1. Herodias was enraged and wanted John killed in revenge, but without Herod's approval she was powerless.
  2. And Herod respected John, knowing that he was a good and holy man, so he kept him under his protection. Herod was disturbed whenever he talked with John, but even so, he liked to listen to him.

Acts 4:21

  1. The council then threatened them further, but they finally let them go because they didn't know how to punish them without starting a riot. For everyone was praising God

Acts 5:26

  1. The captain went with his Temple guards and arrested them, but without violence, for they were afraid the people would kill them if they treated the apostles roughly.

Matthew 21:32

  1. For John the Baptist came and showed you the way to life, and you didn't believe him, while tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even when you saw this happening, you refused to turn from your sins and believe him.
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