Matthew 14:5
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And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
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And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
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