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

Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.

But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.

On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod