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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.
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 that its deeds are evil.
Because
Matthew 21:11
and the crowds replied, "This is the prophet Jesus from Nazaret in Galilee!"
Luke 7:16
All were seized with awe and glorified God. "A great prophet has appeared among us," they said, "God has visited his people."
John 7:40
On hearing this some of the people said, "This really is the Prophet";
Acts 2:22
Men of Israel, listen to my words. Jesus the Nazarene, a man accredited to you by God through miracles, wonders, and signs which God performed by him among you (as you yourselves know),
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Luke 22:2
The high priests and scribes were trying how to get him put to death (for they were afraid of the people),