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.
Because
Bible References
When
Mark 6:19
Herodias had a grudge against John and was determined to have him killed.
Mark 14:1
It was just two days until the feast of the Passover and the unleavened bread. The chief priests and the scribes sought how they might quietly capture and kill him.
Acts 4:21
When they further threatened them, they let them go. They found no basis for punishment because of the people for all men glorified God for that which was done.
Acts 5:26
Then the captain with the officers brought them in without violence. They feared the people lest they should have been stoned.
Because
Matthew 21:26
But if we say, 'From men,' we must fear the people, because they all recognize 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
If we say from men all the people will stone us. They are persuaded that John was a prophet.