Mat 14:5 | MHM | STEP | v. 5 : And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of the people, because they respected John as a prophet sent by God. Herod was more afraid of public opinion than of God’s truth (Matthew 14:5 ).

‏ Matthew 14:5

v. 5: And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of the people, because they respected John as a prophet sent by God. Herod was more afraid of public opinion than of God’s truth (Matthew 14:5 ^a).