because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John's words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly. Cross References Ezekiel 33:32 Indeed, you are to them like a singer of love songs with a beautiful voice, who skillfully plays an instrument. They hear your words but do not put them into practice. Matthew 21:26 But if we say, 'From men,' we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet." Acts 2:12 Astounded and perplexed, they asked one another, "What does this mean?" Acts 5:24 When the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests heard this account, they were perplexed as to what was happening. Treasury of Scripture For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly. feared. Mark 11:18 Exodus 11:3 1 Kings 21:20 observed him. Mark 4:16 Psalm 106:12,13 Ezekiel 33:32 |