4 Bible Verses about Unwise Zeal

The man, however, went away, and began to speak about it publicly, and to spread the story so widely, that Jesus could no longer go openly into a town, but stayed outside in lonely places; and people came to him from every direction.

Jesus insisted upon their not telling any one; but the more he insisted, the more perseveringly they made it known,

One of those who were standing by drew his sword, and struck at the High Priest's servant, and cut off his ear.

I can testify that they are zealous for the honor of God; but they are not guided by true insight,