Matthew 21:46

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

Matthew 21:11

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

Matthew 21:26

But if we say, Of men: we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.

Luke 7:16

And fear seized all, and they glorified God, saying, A great prophet is risen up among us; and, God hath visited his people.

Luke 7:39

But the Pharisee who had invited him, seeing it, spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known, who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him; for she is a sinner.

John 7:7

because I testify of it, that its works are evil.

John 7:40-41

Many of the people therefore hearing this discourse, said, Certainly this is the prophet.

Acts 2:22

Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man pointed out to you of God, by miracles, and wonders, and signs, which God wrought by him in the midst of you, as 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
because I testify of it, that its works are evil.

Because

Matthew 21:11
And the multitude said, This is Jesus, the prophet, from Nazareth of Galilee.
Luke 7:16
And fear seized all, and they glorified God, saying, A great prophet is risen up among us; and, God hath visited his people.
John 7:40
Many of the people therefore hearing this discourse, said, Certainly this is the prophet.
Acts 2:22
Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man pointed out to you of God, by miracles, and wonders, and signs, which God wrought by him in the midst of you, as yourselves also know:

General references

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