# for Herod feared John; he knew
These two clauses can be linked differently to show more clearly why Herod feared John. Alternate translation: "for Herod feared John because he knew" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-connectingwords]])
# he knew that he was a righteous
"Herod knew that John was a righteous"
# Listening to him
"Listening to John"