The people held them in high esteem

Scripture reference

Acts 5:13 (ASV)

13But of the rest durst no man join himself to them: howbeit the people magnified them;

Stories

For This I Was Born the captivating story of Louis T. Talbot by Carol Talbot
For his selflessness, Pastor Louis Talbot was loved and earned the respect of not only his congregation but the general public. When he suffered a terrible accident, even the police were eager to help him.
Mary Slessor of Calabar Pioneer Missionary by W. P. Livingstone
At a wedding breakfast, a Mohammedan (a Muslim) who highly regarded Mary Slessor declared, "Only God can make you such a mother and helper to everybody".