Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.
They sought
Because
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Bible References
They sought
John 7:7
The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify about its deeds, that they are evil.
Because
Matthew 21:11
The crowds answered, "He is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee."
Luke 7:16
Then everyone was gripped with fear and gave honor to God, saying, " [Surely] a great prophet has arisen among us and God's [presence] has come to His people."
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].
Acts 2:22
"You people of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus from Nazareth was a man whom God [demonstrated] His approval of by powerful deeds, miracles and [supernatural] signs which He accomplished through Jesus in your very presence --- and you all know this!
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Luke 22:2
And the leading priests and experts in the law of Moses were looking for a way to kill Jesus because they were afraid of the people [i.e., that people would riot if it were done during the Festival. See Matt. 26:5].