Matthew 21:46

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

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.

Cross References

Matthew 21:11

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

Matthew 21:26

But we can’t say John’s baptism was from someone else. We are afraid of the people, because they all believe John was a prophet.”

Acts 2:22

“My fellow Israelites, listen to these words: Jesus from Nazareth was a very special man. God clearly showed this to you. He proved it by the miracles, wonders, and miraculous signs he did through Jesus. You all saw these things, so you know this is true.

John 7:7

The world cannot hate you. But the world hates me, because I tell the people in the world that they do evil things.

Luke 7:39

When the Pharisee who asked Jesus to come to his house saw this, he thought to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would know that the woman who is touching him is a sinner!”

Luke 7:16

Everyone was filled with fear. They began praising God and said, “A great prophet is here with us!” and “God is taking care of his people.”

Isaiah 29:1

God says, “Look at Ariel, the city where David camped. Keep on having your festivals, year after year.

Proverbs 15:12

Fools hate to be told they are wrong, so they refuse to ask wise people for advice.

Matthew 21:45

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

Matthew 22:1

Jesus used some more stories to teach the people. He said,

Mark 11:18

When the leading priests and the teachers of the law heard what Jesus said, they began trying to find a way to kill him. They were afraid of him because all the people were amazed at his teaching.

John 7:30

When Jesus said this, the people tried to grab him. But no one was able even to touch him, because the right time for him had not yet come.