Matthew 14:5 in the World English Bible
When he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
Context
4 For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.
5 And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
6 But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.