Matthew 14:5
“And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.”
What does Matthew 14:5 mean?
Matthew 14:5 in the King James Version reads, "And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet." This verse is part of the larger story of the death of John the Baptist, which is a key moment in the Gospel of Matthew. Herod…
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In Matthew 14:5, we read a gripping account of King Herod's internal struggle: "And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet." This verse offers a rich tapestry for us to explore the themes of fear, authority, and the…
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O Lord Most High, Sovereign God of Heaven and Earth, I come before You with a heart filled with reverence and awe. You who sees all and knows all, I bring my prayers and thoughts into Your divine presence, seeking Your strength and guidance as I reflect on the meaning of Matthew…
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