And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.
But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.
And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.
But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.
And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.
Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet.
So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.