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 bitter against him, desiring to put him to death; but she was not able;
Mark 14:1
It was now two days before the feast of the Passover and the unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes made designs how they might take him by deceit and put him to death:
Acts 4:21
And when they had said more sharp words to them, they let them go, not seeing what punishment they might give them, because of the people; for all men were giving praise to God for what had taken place.
Acts 5:26
Then the captain and some of the police went and took them, but not violently, for fear that they might be stoned by the people.

Because

Matthew 21:26
But if we say, From men; we are in fear of the people, because all take John to be a prophet.
Mark 11:30
The baptism of John, was it from heaven or from men? give me an answer.
Luke 20:6
But if we say, Of men; we will be stoned by the people, for they are certain that John was a prophet.

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain