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
And Herodias was angry with him, and desired to have him killed, and was not able;
Mark 14:1
After two days was the passover and the feast of unleavened bread; and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and kill him.
Acts 4:21
And when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing for which they could punish them, because of the people; for they all glorified God on ac count of that which had been done;
Acts 5:26
Then went the captain with the attendants, and brought them without violence; for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned.

Because

Matthew 21:26
But if we reply, From men, we fear the multitude; for all regard John as a prophet.
Mark 11:30
Was the immersion of John from heaven, or from men? answer me.
Luke 20:6
But if we say, From men, all the people will stone us; for they believe that John was a prophet.