Matthew 21:46

Conservative English Version

So they looked for a way to arrest Jesus. But they were afraid to, because the people thought he was a prophet.

Cross References

Proverbs 15:12

Those who sneer at others don't like to be corrected, and they won't ask help from someone with sense.

Isaiah 29:1

Jerusalem, city of David, the place of my altar, you are in for trouble! Celebrate your festivals year after year.

Matthew 21:11

The crowd answered, "This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee."

Matthew 21:26

On the other hand, these people think that John was a prophet, and we are afraid of what they might do to us. That's why we can't say that it was merely some human who gave John the right to baptize."

Matthew 21:45

When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard these stories, they knew that Jesus was talking about them.

Matthew 22:1

Once again Jesus used stories to teach the people:

Mark 11:18

The chief priests and the teachers of the Law of Moses heard what Jesus said, and they started looking for a way to kill him. They were afraid of him, because the crowds were completely amazed at his teaching.

Luke 7:16

Everyone was frightened and praised God. They said, "A great prophet is here with us! God has come to his people."

Luke 7:39

The Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this and said to himself, "If this man really were a prophet, he would know what kind of woman is touching him! He would know that she is a sinner."

John 7:30

Some of the people wanted to arrest Jesus right then. But no one even laid a hand on him, because his time had not yet come.

John 7:7

The people of this world cannot hate you. They hate me, because I tell them that they do evil things.

Acts 2:22

Now, listen to what I have to say about Jesus from Nazareth. God proved that he sent Jesus to you by having him work miracles, wonders, and signs. All of you know this.