But when they sought to lay hands on Him, they feared the multitudes, because they held Him as a prophet.

And although he wanted to put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.

And of whom have you been afraid or feared, that you have lied and have not remembered Me, nor laid it to your heart? Have I not been silent, even for a long time, and you did not fear Me?

But if we say, From men; they feared the people, for all counted John to have truly been a prophet.

And they sought to lay hold on Him, but feared the multitude, for they knew He had spoken the parable against them. So they left Him and went away.

But if we say, From men, all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.

And the chief priests and the scribes that same hour sought to lay hands on Him, but they feared the people; for they knew He had spoken this parable against them.

And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people.

His parents said these things because they feared the Jews, for the Jews had agreed already that if anyone should confess that He was Christ, he would be expelled from the synagogue.

Then the commander went with the officers and brought them without violence, for they feared the people, that they might not be stoned.

for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and he protected him. And when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.

He was the burning and shining lamp, and you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light.

Then many came to Him and said, John performed no sign, but all the things that John spoke about this Man were true.

And many believed into Him there.