4 Bible Verses about Unwise Zeal

But as the man went out he began to announce it publicly and spread the story widely, so that Jesus was no longer able to enter any town openly but stayed outside in remote places. Still they kept coming to him from everywhere.

Jesus ordered them not to tell anything. But as much as he ordered them not to do this, they proclaimed it all the more.

One of the bystanders drew his sword and struck the high priest's slave, cutting off his ear.

For I can testify that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not in line with the truth.