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 does hate me, because I testify that its ways are evil.
Because
Matthew 21:11
"Who is this?", to which the crowd replied--"This is the Prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee."
Luke 7:16
Every one was awe-struck and began praising God. "A great Prophet has arisen among us," they said; "and God has visited his people."
John 7:40
Some of the people, when they heard these words, said:
Acts 2:22
Men of Israel, listen to what I am saying. Jesus of Nazareth, a man whose mission from God to you was proved by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God showed among you through him, as you know full well--
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Luke 22:2
The Chief Priest and the Teachers of the Law were looking for an opportunity of destroying Jesus, for they were afraid of the people.