Mark 12:12

then they contriv'd how they might seize him, for they perceived, that he applied the parable to them; but for fear of the people they left him, and went away.

Mark 11:18

the Scribes and Pharisees upon hearing this consulted together how to destroy him; but they stood in awe of him, because all the people were strangely affected with his doctrine.

Matthew 22:22

on hearing this, they were filled with admiration, and so leaving him, they went their way.

Mark 11:32

if we should say, it was a human institution, we run a risk from the people. (for they all believed John was a true prophet.)

John 7:25

Then some that belong'd to Jerusalem, said, is not this he whom they seek to kill?

John 7:30

then they design'd to seize him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come.

John 7:44

and some of them had a mind to seize him; but nobody laid hands on him.

Matthew 21:26

but if we say, it was merely human, we are obnoxious to the people; for all hold John as a prophet.

Matthew 21:45-46

When the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he meant them.

Luke 20:6

if we should assert, it was a human contrivance, the populace would stone us; for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.

Luke 20:19

The chief priests, and the Scribes perceiving that he had applied this parable to them, were eager to seize upon him at that very time; but they were afraid of the people.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the people: for they knew that he had spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and went their way.

Bible References

Feared

Mark 11:18
the Scribes and Pharisees upon hearing this consulted together how to destroy him; but they stood in awe of him, because all the people were strangely affected with his doctrine.
Matthew 21:26
but if we say, it was merely human, we are obnoxious to the people; for all hold John as a prophet.
Luke 20:6
if we should assert, it was a human contrivance, the populace would stone us; for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
John 7:25
Then some that belong'd to Jerusalem, said, is not this he whom they seek to kill?