Matthew 14:5 KJV

And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
Matthew 14:5, King James Version

In context

4 For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

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

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