⁹ What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.^(A)

²⁰ because Herod feared^(A) John and protected him, knowing he was a righteous^(B) and holy^(C) man. When Herod heard him he would be very perplexed,^[a](D) and yet he liked to listen to him.^(E)