Matthew 21:46

Although they wanted to arrest him, they were afraid of the crowds, who considered Jesus to be a prophet.

Matthew 21:11

The crowds kept saying, "This is the prophet Jesus, the man from Nazareth in Galilee."

Matthew 21:26

They began discussing this among themselves: "If we say, "From heaven,' he will ask us, "Then why didn't you believe him?' But if we say, "From humans,' we are afraid of the crowd, because everyone regards John as a prophet."

2 Samuel 12:7-13

But Nathan replied to David, "You are the man! This is what the LORD God of Israel says: ""I anointed you king and you became king over Israel. ""I delivered you from Saul's control.

Proverbs 9:7-9

Whoever corrects a mocker invites only insult, and whoever rebukes the wicked will himself become stained.

Proverbs 15:12

The arrogant mocker never loves the one who corrects him; he will not inquire of the wise.

Isaiah 29:1

"How terrible it will be for you, Aruel, Aruel, the city where David encamped! Year after year, let your festivals run their cycle.

Luke 7:16

Fear gripped everyone, and they began to praise God. "A great prophet has appeared among us," they said, and "God has helped his people."

Luke 7:39

Now the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this and told himself, "If this man were a prophet, he would have known who is touching him and what kind of woman she is. She's a sinner!"

John 7:7

The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify against it that its actions are evil.

John 7:40-41

When they heard these words, some in the crowd were saying, "This really is the Prophet,"

Acts 2:22

"Fellow Israelis, listen to these words: Jesus from Nazareth was a man authenticated to you by God through miracles, wonders, and signs that God performed through him among you, as you yourselves know.

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Summary

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

General references

Bible References

They sought

2 Samuel 12:7
But Nathan replied to David, "You are the man! This is what the LORD God of Israel says: ""I anointed you king and you became king over Israel. ""I delivered you from Saul's control.
Proverbs 9:7
Whoever corrects a mocker invites only insult, and whoever rebukes the wicked will himself become stained.
Proverbs 15:12
The arrogant mocker never loves the one who corrects him; he will not inquire of the wise.
Isaiah 29:1
"How terrible it will be for you, Aruel, Aruel, the city where David encamped! Year after year, let your festivals run their cycle.
John 7:7
The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify against it that its actions are evil.

Because

Matthew 21:11
The crowds kept saying, "This is the prophet Jesus, the man from Nazareth in Galilee."
Luke 7:16
Fear gripped everyone, and they began to praise God. "A great prophet has appeared among us," they said, and "God has helped his people."
John 7:40
When they heard these words, some in the crowd were saying, "This really is the Prophet,"
Acts 2:22
"Fellow Israelis, listen to these words: Jesus from Nazareth was a man authenticated to you by God through miracles, wonders, and signs that God performed through him among you, as you yourselves know.

General references

Luke 22:2
So the high priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put him to death, because they were afraid of the crowd.

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