Matthew 21:46

And when they sought to lay hold of him, they feared the multitude, because they regarded him as a prophet.

Matthew 21:11

And the multitude said: This is Jesus the prophet, that is from Nazareth of Galilee.

Matthew 21:26

But if we reply, From men, we fear the multitude; for all regard John as a prophet.

Luke 7:16

And fear seized on all; and they glorified God, saying: A great prophet has arisen among us; and, God has visited his people.

Luke 7:39

But when the Pharisee who had invited him, saw it, he said within himself: This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who, and what sort of woman this is that touches him; for she is a sinner.

John 7:7

The world can not hate you; but me it hates, because I testify of it, that its works are evil.

John 7:40-41

Therefore, many of the multitude, when they had heard this word, said: This is, in truth, the prophet.

Acts 2:22

Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus the Nazarene, clearly pointed out to you as a man from God, by mighty deeds and wonders and signs, which God did by him in your midst, as you yourselves also know,

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But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.

They sought

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They sought

John 7:7
The world can not hate you; but me it hates, because I testify of it, that its works are evil.

Because

Matthew 21:11
And the multitude said: This is Jesus the prophet, that is from Nazareth of Galilee.
Luke 7:16
And fear seized on all; and they glorified God, saying: A great prophet has arisen among us; and, God has visited his people.
John 7:40
Therefore, many of the multitude, when they had heard this word, said: This is, in truth, the prophet.
Acts 2:22
Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus the Nazarene, clearly pointed out to you as a man from God, by mighty deeds and wonders and signs, which God did by him in your midst, as you yourselves also know,

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Luke 22:2
And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.