4 Bible Verses about Unwise Zeal

But the man gave a public account of his healing everywhere he went. Soon crowds surrounded Jesus and he could not enter a town publicly. He had to stay in secluded places and people continued to come to him.

Jesus told them not to tell anyone. The more he told them not to talk the more they talked.

One of those who were near took out his sword and gave the servant of the high priest a blow, cutting off his ear.

I testify that they have zeal for God, but not according to [precise and correct] knowledge.