Mark 6:20
For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he preserved him, and hearing him, did many things, and heard him gladly.
Matthew 21:26
But if we say from men, we fear the multitude, for all regard John as a prophet.
Matthew 14:5
And he wished to kill him; but feared the people, because they regarded him as a prophet.
Mark 4:16
And these in like manner are those sown on the rocky places; when they hear the word, they immediately receive it with joy,
Mark 11:18
And the scribes and chief priests came and sought how they might destroy him, for they feared him, because all the people were astonished at his teaching.
John 5:35
He was a burning and shining light, and you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light.