Herod, [2] &c. The sense both of the Latin and Greek text seems to be, that Herod entertained and shewed a particular respect and value for John the Baptist: yet some expound it, that he had a watchful eye over him, and sought only for an occasion to take him off. (Witham)

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Custodiebat eum, Greek: suneterei auton. The Protestant translation, observed him.

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