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
2 Samuel 12:7
Then Nathan said to David, "Thou art the man. Thus sayeth the LORD God of Israel, 'I anointed thee king over Israel and rid thee out of the hands of Saul.
Proverbs 9:7
Whoso reproveth a scornful person, getteth himself dishonour: and he that rebuketh the ungodly, staineth himself.
Proverbs 15:12
A scornful body loveth not one that rebuketh him; neither will he come among the wise.
Isaiah 29:1
Woe be unto thee O Ariel, thou city that David won. Take ye yet some years, and let some feasts yet pass over:
John 7:7
The world cannot hate you. Me it hateth: Because I testify of it, that the works of it are evil.
Because
Matthew 21:11
And the people said, "This is Jesus the Prophet of Nazareth, a city of Galilee."
Luke 7:16
And there came a fear on them all. And they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet is risen among us, and God hath visited his people."
John 7:40
Many of the people, when they heard this saying said, "Of a truth, this is a Prophet."
Acts 2:22
"Ye men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you with miracles and wonders, and signs which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves know:
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Luke 22:2
and the high priests, and scribes sought how to kill him, but they feared the people.