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for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. When he heard him, he did many things, and he heard him gladly.
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A Stirred but Unchanged Heart
Commentators highlight Herod's internal conflict. He feared John, respected his holiness, and even found his preaching to be a 'whiff of fresh air.' Yet, he was trapped by his sin with Herodias. This left him 'much perplexed'—stirred by the truth but ultimately unwilling to surrender to it, illustrating a conscience that is convicted but not converted.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He did many things. But he did not do the thing that was demanded of him—to break off from his sins. He attempted to make a compromise wit…
Feared John (εφοβειτο τον Ιωανην). Imperfect tense, continual state of fear. He feared John and also Herodias. Between the two Her…
19th Century
Anglican
For Herod feared John.—The full description of Herod’s feelings towards the Baptist is peculiar to Saint Mark.
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Herodias was infuriated by John and wanted to kill him. She was thwarted in her design because Herod protected John (motivated by fear and a recogn…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For Herod feared John Had him in great respect; he had a great veneration for him; which was the reason that Herodias cou…
Herod feared John while he lived, and feared him still more when he was dead. Herod did many of those things which John in his preaching taught him…
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