Mark 6:21

"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."

Key Reflection

Herod's fear of John the Baptist highlights John's righteousness and holiness, indicating that his message was powerful enough to disturb a ruler. Herod’s willingness to hear John and do things out of respect for him shows both reverence for Godly truth and the dangerous allure such a witness can have on those in power.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

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