Matthew 21:26

Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes.

“But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and one who is more than a prophet.

And the crowds were saying, “This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee.”

And although they were seeking to seize Him, they feared the crowds, because they were regarding Him to be a prophet.

for Herod was afraid of John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he was keeping him safe. And when he heard him, he was very perplexed; but he used to enjoy listening to him.