Mark 6:20
for Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man; and paid great attention to him and when he heard him, did many things, and heard him with delight.
Matthew 21:26
But if we say, From men, we are afraid of the populace, for they all hold John as a prophet.
Matthew 14:5
And though he wished to kill him, he was afraid of the multitude, for they held him as a prophet.
Mark 4:16
and these in like manner are they who were sown on the rocky soil; who when they have heard the word, instantly with joy receive it;
Mark 11:18
And the scribes and chief priests heard him, and sought how they might destroy him: for they were afraid of him, because all the people were exceedingly struck with his teaching,
John 5:35
He was a lamp glowing and luminous: and ye were pleased for a time to exult in his light.