4 Bible Verses about Unwise Zeal

But he, as soon as he was departed, began to tell many things and to publish the deed, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places, and they came to him from every quarter.

And he commanded them that they should tell no man. But the more he forbade them, so much the more a great deal they published it.

And one of them that stood by drew out a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

For I bear them record, that they have a fervent mind to Godward, but not according to knowledge.