'They Were Afraid' in the Bible

but they did not comprehend that expression: it was as a riddle, which they could not understand, and they were afraid to desire him to explain the meaning of that expression.

The chief priests, and the Scribes perceiving that he had applied this parable to them, were eager to seize upon him at that very time; but they were afraid of the people.

being nigh, the chief priests consulted with the Scribes, how they might put Jesus to death; for they were afraid of the people.