New International Version (NIV)
5Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of the people, because they considered John a prophet.
Matthew 14:5
Matthew 14:5 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
5Although Herod wanted to put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they regarded 14:5 Lit himJohn as a prophet.
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
5Although Herod wanted to put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they regarded John as a prophet.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
5Although Herod wished to have him put to death, he feared the people, for they regarded John as a prophet.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
5Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
5Herod wanted to kill John. But he was afraid of the people, because they thought John was a prophet.