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And Herodias held a grudge against him and wanted to put him to death, and could not do so;20
for Herod was afraid of John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he had been protecting him. And when he heard him, he was very perplexed; and yet he used to enjoy listening to him.
King James Version
Chapter 6
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Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not:
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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.
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 6
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So Herodias held a grudge against him and wanted to kill him. But she could not,
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because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing he was a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard him he would be very perplexed, and yet he liked to listen to him.
New Living Translation
Chapter 6
19
So Herodias bore a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But without Herod's approval she was powerless,
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for Herod respected John; and knowing that he was a good and holy man, he protected him. Herod was greatly disturbed whenever he talked with John, but even so, he liked to listen to him.
English Standard Version
Chapter 6
19
And Herodias had a grudge against him and wanted to put him to death. But she could not,
20
for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed, and yet he heard him gladly.
New International Version
Chapter 6
19
So Herodias nursed a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she was not able to,
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because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard John, he was greatly puzzled; yet he liked to listen to him.