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.

for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was much perplexed; and he heard him gladly.

because Herod stood in fear of John, knowing him to be an upright and holy man, and protected him. He had listened to John, but still remained much perplexed, and yet he found pleasure in listening to him.

denn Herodes fürchtete den Johannes, da er wußte, daß er ein gerechter und heiliger Mann war, und er verwahrte ihn; und wenn er ihn gehört hatte, so tat er vieles, und er hörte ihn gern.

Porque Herodes temía á Juan, sabiendo que era varón justo y santo, y le tenía respeto: y oyéndole, hacía muchas cosas; y le oía de buena gana.

pois Herodes temia João, sabendo que era um homem justo e santo, e o estimava. E quando o ouvia, ficava muito perplexo, o ouvia de boa vontade.

pois Herodes temia João, sabia que ele era um homem justo e santo, e o mantinha em segurança. Ao ouvir João, Herodes sentia-se incomodado, porém ouvia-o de boa vontade.