John 7:40

When they heard these words some people in the crowd said, "Truly, this man is the prophet." [See note on 1:21].

Matthew 21:11

The crowds answered, "He is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee."

John 1:21

So, they asked him, "Who then [are you]? Are you Elijah [i.e., returned from the dead]?" But he answered, "[No], I am not." "[Then], are you the prophet [i.e., Moses. See Deut. 18:15-19]?" they asked. And he answered, "No."

John 6:14

So, when the people saw the [miraculous] sign that Jesus had performed [i.e., the feeding of the large crowd with such a small amount of food], they said, "Truly, this is the prophet who was to come into the world." [Note: This was probably a reference to the promise made in Deut. 18:15-19].

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Summary

Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet.

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John 10:19
The Jews who heard these words became divided again [i.e., over their meaning].