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.

For Herod was in fear of John, being conscious that he was an upright and holy man, and kept him safe. And hearing him, he was much troubled; and he gave ear to him gladly.

Διοτι ο Ηρωδης εφοβειτο τον Ιωαννην, γνωριζων αυτον ανδρα δικαιον και αγιον, και διεφυλαττεν αυτον και εκαμνε πολλα ακουων αυτου και ευχαριστως ηκουεν αυτου.

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.