Mark 6:20
for Herod stood in awe of John, because he knew that he was an upright and holy man, and so he protected him. When he heard him speak, he was very much disturbed, and yet he liked to hear him.
Matthew 21:26
But if we say, 'From men,' we are afraid of the people, for they all consider John a prophet."
Matthew 14:5
Although he wanted to have him killed, he was afraid of the people, for they regarded him as a prophet.
Mark 4:16
In like manner these are the ones sown on rocky ground; as soon as they hear the truth, they accept it with ecstasy,
Mark 11:18
Then the high priests and the scribes heard of this, and they kept looking for some way to destroy Him, for they were afraid of Him, for everybody was swept off his feet at what He said.
John 5:35
John was the lamp that kept on burning and shining, and you decided for a time to delight yourselves in his light.