Matthew 14:9 shows Herod ultimately orders John's death despite his earlier fear, resolved by the oath and guests.

Matthew 21:26 has leaders saying 'we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet' — directly repeating Herod's reasoning.

Mark 6:19 reveals Herodias's grudge against John — the motive behind Herod's desire to kill him.

Mark 6:20 adds that Herod personally feared John and protected him — explaining his hesitation to kill John.

Mark 11:30-32 repeats the same fear: 'they feared the people, for all counted John as a prophet' — identical to Herod's concern.

Luke 20:6 says leaders feared stoning because people believed John a prophet — same popular pressure Herod faced.

Acts 4:21 shows authorities also releasing apostles for fear of the people, mirroring Herod's restraint in Matthew 14:5.

Acts 5:26 explicitly says officers 'feared the people' when arresting apostles, echoing Herod's fear of the multitude.

In Mark 11:32, the religious leaders also fear the people because they consider John a prophet — same fear of public opinion.

Luke 1:76 prophesies John as the prophet of the Most High — the very reason the people in Matthew 14:5 regarded him as a prophet.