Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
Because
Bible References
When
Mark 6:19
Herodias had a grudge against John and wanted to kill him, but she could not,
Mark 14:1
It was now two days before the Passover and [the festival of] Unleavened Bread, and the chief priests and the scribes were searching for a deceitful way to arrest Jesus and kill Him;
Acts 4:21
When the rulers and Council members had threatened them further, they let them go, finding no way to punish them because [of their fear] of the people, for they were all praising and glorifying and honoring God for what had happened;
Acts 5:26
Then the captain went with the officers and brought them back, without hurting them (because they were afraid of the people, worried that they might be stoned).
Because
Matthew 21:26
But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the [response of the] crowd; for they all regard John as a prophet.”
Mark 11:30 Was the baptism of John [the Baptist] from heaven [that is, ordained by God] or from men? Answer Me.”
Luke 20:6
But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us to death, for they are firmly convinced that John was a prophet.”