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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
It is impossible for the world to hate you; it is I whom it hates, because I continue to testify that its works are wicked.
Because
Matthew 21:11
And the crowds kept saying, "He is the prophet Jesus of Nazareth in Galilee."
Luke 7:16
So awe seized them all, and they began to praise God, saying, "A great prophet has appeared among us!" and, "God has visited His people!"
John 7:40
So some of the people, when they heard this, said, "This is surely the prophet."
Acts 2:22
"Fellow Israelites, listen to what I say. Jesus of Nazareth, as you yourselves well know, a man accredited to you by God through mighty deeds and wonders and wonder-works which God performed through Him right here among you,
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Luke 22:2
So the high priests and the scribes continued to seek how they might put Him to death, for they were afraid of the people.