Matthew 21:26. And if we would say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the crowd, for they all consider John as a prophet.”

Mark 11:30. The immersion of John, was it out of heaven or from men? You must answer Me right now!” 31. And they were discussing among themselves saying, “If we would say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say, ‘Then why did you not believe him?’ 32. But if we would say, ‘From men?’” – they were fearing the crowd: for all were maintaining that John really was a prophet.