Matthew 14:5

but that he was afraid of the people; for they esteemed him as a prophet.

Matthew 11:9

But what did ye indeed go out to see? a prophet? Yes, verily, and one superior to a prophet.

Matthew 21:26

But if we say, of men, we fear the people, for they all esteem John as a prophet.

Matthew 21:32

for John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye did not believe him; but publicans and harlots believed him; and though ye saw that, ye did not repent afterwards, to believe him.

Mark 6:19-20

Wherefore Herodias persecuted him, and would have taken away his life:

Mark 11:30-32

The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? answer me.

Mark 14:1-2

Now the feast of the passover and unleavened bread was within two days: and the chief priests and the scribes were contriving how they might seize Him by treachery and put Him to death.

Luke 20:6

but if we say, Of men, the people will all stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.

Acts 4:21

So they threatened them more severely, and let them go; not finding how to punish them, because of the people: for they all glorified God for that which was done.

Acts 5:26

Then the captain went with the officers and brought them, but not with violence; for they were afraid of the people least they should be stoned:

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

When

Mark 6:19
Wherefore Herodias persecuted him, and would have taken away his life:
Mark 14:1
Now the feast of the passover and unleavened bread was within two days: and the chief priests and the scribes were contriving how they might seize Him by treachery and put Him to death.
Acts 4:21
So they threatened them more severely, and let them go; not finding how to punish them, because of the people: for they all glorified God for that which was done.
Acts 5:26
Then the captain went with the officers and brought them, but not with violence; for they were afraid of the people least they should be stoned:

Because

Matthew 21:26
But if we say, of men, we fear the people, for they all esteem John as a prophet.
Mark 11:30
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? answer me.
Luke 20:6
but if we say, Of men, the people will all stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.