Matthew 14:5

Although Herod wished to have him put to death, he feared the people, for they regarded John as a prophet.

Matthew 11:9

But what did you [really] go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and one [more eminent, more remarkable, and] far more than a prophet [who foretells the future].

Matthew 21:26

But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the [response of the] crowd; for they all regard John as a prophet.”

For John came to you [walking] in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him; but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did believe him; and you, seeing this, did not even change your mind afterward and believe him [accepting what he proclaimed to you].

Mark 6:19-20

Herodias had a grudge against John and wanted to kill him, but she could not,

Mark 11:30-32

Was the baptism of John [the Baptist] from heaven [that is, ordained by God] or from men? Answer Me.”

Mark 14:1-2

It was now two days before the Passover and [the festival of] Unleavened Bread, and the chief priests and the scribes were searching for a deceitful way to arrest Jesus and kill Him;

Luke 20:6

But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us to death, for they are firmly convinced that John was a prophet.”

Acts 4:21

When the rulers and Council members had threatened them further, they let them go, finding no way to punish them because [of their fear] of the people, for they were all praising and glorifying and honoring God for what had happened;

Acts 5:26

Then the captain went with the officers and brought them back, without hurting them (because they were afraid of the people, worried that they might be stoned).

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Matthew 14:5

And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.

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Matthew 21:26

Mark 11:30

Luke 20:6

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