10 Bible Verses about Fearing Other People

Nevertheless even from among the Rulers many believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not avow their belief, for fear they should be shut out from the synagogue.

And he would have liked to put him to death, but was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a Prophet.

and if we say 'a human origin' we have the people to fear, for they all hold John to have been a Prophet."

Or should we say, 'human?'" They were afraid of the people; for all agreed in holding John to have been really a Prophet.

but though they were eager to lay hands upon Him, they were afraid of the people, for by them He was regarded as a Prophet.

And they kept looking out for an opportunity to seize Him, but were afraid of the people; for they saw that in this parable He had referred to *them*. So they left Him and went away.

At this the Scribes and the High Priests wanted to lay hands on Him, then and there; only they were afraid of the people. For they saw that in this parable He had referred to them.

and the High Priests and the Scribes were contriving how to destroy Him. But they feared the people.

Upon this the Commander went with the officers, and brought the Apostles; but without using violence; for they were afraid of being stoned by the people.

Let it not seem as if I wanted to frighten you by my letters.