They had every reason to love and respect him in return. However, some in the congregation drew away from him. Perhaps a few did not like his frank counsel.
فَرُبَّمَا ٱمْتَعَضَ عَدَدٌ قَلِيلٌ مِنْهُمْ مِنْ مَشُورَتِهِ ٱلصَّرِيحَةِ .‏