Matthew 21:46

And, seeking to secure him, they feared the multitudes; since, for a prophet, were they holding him.

Matthew 21:11

And, the multitudes, were saying - This, is the prophet Jesus, - He from Nazareth of Galilee.

Matthew 21:26

But, if we say, Of men, we fear the multitude, for, all, as a prophet, are holding John.

2 Samuel 12:7-13

Then said Nathan unto David: Thou, art the man! Thus, saith Yahweh, God of Israel - I, anointed thee to be king over Israel, and, I, delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;

Proverbs 9:7-9

He that rebuketh a scoffer, getteth to himself contempt, and, he that reproveth a lawless man, getteth to himself his shame.

Proverbs 15:12

A scoffer, loveth not, one who reproveth him, unto the wise, doth he not go.

Isaiah 29:1

Alas for Ariel, Ariel, The city against which, David encamped, - Add ye a year to a year. Let the festivals, come round;

Luke 7:16

And fear seized them, all, and they began to glorify God, saying - A great prophet, hath been raised up amongst us! and - God hath visited his people!

Luke 7:39

But the Pharisee who had invited him, seeing it, spake within himself, saying, This one, if he were the prophet, would have been taking note, who and of what sort, is the woman, who is even touching him, that she is, a sinner.

John 7:7

The world cannot hate you; but, me, it hateth, because, I, bear witness concerning it, that, the works thereof, are, wicked.

John 7:40-41

Some from amongst the multitude, therefore, having hearkened unto these words, were saying - This, is, in truth, the prophet.

Acts 2:22

Ye men of Israel! hear these words: - Jesus the Nazarene, a man pointed out of God unto you by mighty works and wonders and signs, which God did through him in your midst, just as ye yourselves know,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.

General references

Bible References

They sought

2 Samuel 12:7
Then said Nathan unto David: Thou, art the man! Thus, saith Yahweh, God of Israel - I, anointed thee to be king over Israel, and, I, delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;
Proverbs 9:7
He that rebuketh a scoffer, getteth to himself contempt, and, he that reproveth a lawless man, getteth to himself his shame.
Proverbs 15:12
A scoffer, loveth not, one who reproveth him, unto the wise, doth he not go.
Isaiah 29:1
Alas for Ariel, Ariel, The city against which, David encamped, - Add ye a year to a year. Let the festivals, come round;
John 7:7
The world cannot hate you; but, me, it hateth, because, I, bear witness concerning it, that, the works thereof, are, wicked.

Because

Matthew 21:11
And, the multitudes, were saying - This, is the prophet Jesus, - He from Nazareth of Galilee.
Luke 7:16
And fear seized them, all, and they began to glorify God, saying - A great prophet, hath been raised up amongst us! and - God hath visited his people!
John 7:40
Some from amongst the multitude, therefore, having hearkened unto these words, were saying - This, is, in truth, the prophet.
Acts 2:22
Ye men of Israel! hear these words: - Jesus the Nazarene, a man pointed out of God unto you by mighty works and wonders and signs, which God did through him in your midst, just as ye yourselves know,

General references

Luke 22:2
And the High-priests and the Scribes were seeking, how they might get rid of him; for they feared the people.