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

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Bible References

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.