Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And he would have put him to death, but for his fear of the people, because in their eyes John was a prophet.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And [while] desiring to kill him, he feared the crowd, because they held him for a prophet.

World English Bible (WEB)

When he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and, willing to kill him, he feared the multitude, because as a prophet they were holding him.