20 For Herod was afraid of John, knowing him a righteous and holy man; and he kept him safe. And having heard him, he was greatly perplexed, and heard him gladly.
Mark 6:20 Cross References - BLB
Matthew 14:5
5 Although wishing to kill him, he feared the multitude, because they were holding him as a prophet.
Matthew 21:26
26 But if we should say, ‘from men,’ we fear the multitude; for all hold John as a prophet.”
Mark 4:16
16 And these are likewise those sown upon the rocky places, who when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy,
Mark 11:18
18 And the chief priests and the scribes heard it, and they were seeking how they might destroy Him. For they were afraid of Him, for the whole crowd was astonished at His teaching.
John 5:35
35 He was the lamp burning and shining, and you were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.