Mark 12:12

Free Bible Version

The Jewish leaders tried to have him arrested because they realized that the illustration was directed at them, but they were afraid of the crowd. So they left him alone and went away.

Cross References

Matthew 21:26

But if we say, ‘It was from human beings,’ then the crowd will turn against us, because they all consider John to be a prophet.”

Matthew 22:22

When they heard Jesus' answer they were stunned. They went away and left him.

Mark 11:18

The chief priests and religious teachers heard what had happened, and tried to find a way to kill Jesus. But they were afraid of him, for everyone was so impressed by his teaching.

Mark 11:32

But if we say, it's of human origin, well…” They were afraid of the crowd, because everyone believed that John was a true prophet.

Luke 20:19

Immediately the religious teachers and the chief priests wanted to arrest him because they realized that the story Jesus told was aimed at them, but they were afraid of what the people would do.

Luke 20:6

And if we say it was just human, everybody will stone us for they're sure John was a prophet.”

John 7:25

Then some of those from Jerusalem began wondering, “Isn't this the one they're trying to kill?

John 7:30

So they tried to arrest him, but no one laid a hand on him because his time had not yet come.

John 7:44

Some wanted to arrest him, but nobody laid a hand on him.