Matthew 21:46

Contemporary English Version 1995

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

Cross References

Matthew 21:11

The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”

Matthew 21:26

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

Acts 2:22

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

John 7:7

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

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.”

Luke 7:16

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

Isaiah 29:1

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

Proverbs 15:12

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

Matthew 21:45

When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard these stories, they knew 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.

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.