Matthew 21:45

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

Cross References

Luke 20:19

When the teachers of the law and the leading priests heard this story, they knew it was about them. So they wanted to arrest Jesus right then, but they were afraid of what the people would do.

Luke 11:45

One of the experts in the law said to Jesus, “Teacher, when you say these things about the Pharisees, you are criticizing our group too.”

Matthew 12:12

Surely a man is more important than a sheep. So it is right to do good on the Sabbath day.”

Matthew 13:3

Then Jesus used stories to teach them many things. He told them this story: “A farmer went out to sow seed.

Matthew 21:44

Whoever falls on this stone will be broken. And it will crush anyone it falls on.”

Matthew 21:46

They wanted to find a way to arrest Jesus. But they were afraid to do anything, because the people believed that Jesus was a prophet.