Mark 6:20
because Herod had a respect for John, knowing him to be a very honest good man, and therefore protected him; having reform'd many things upon his remonstrances, which he us'd to receive very graciously.
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 14:5
he would have put him to death, but for fear of the people, who reckoned him a prophet.
Mark 4:16
in like manner, they who receive seed on stony-ground, are such as upon hearing the word, do immediately receive it with joy.
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.
John 5:35
he was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing to be entertain'd for a while with his light.