Matthew 21:46

New International Reader's Version

So they looked for a way to arrest him. But they were afraid of the crowd. The people believed that Jesus was a prophet.

Cross References

Proverbs 15:12

People who make fun of others don’t like to be corrected. So they stay away from wise people.

Isaiah 29:1

Jerusalem, how terrible it will be for you! Ariel, you are the city where David made his home. The years will come and go. Keep on celebrating your regular feasts.

Matthew 21:11

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

Matthew 21:26

But what if we say, ‘From human authority’? We are afraid of the people. Everyone believes that John was a prophet.”

Matthew 21:45

The chief priests and the Pharisees heard Jesus’ stories. They knew he was talking about them.

Matthew 22:1

Jesus told them more stories. He said,

Mark 11:18

The chief priests and the teachers of the law heard about this. They began looking for a way to kill Jesus. They were afraid of him, because the whole crowd was amazed at his teaching.

Luke 7:16

The people were all filled with wonder and praised God. “A great prophet has appeared among us,” they said. “God has come to help his people.”

Luke 7:39

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

John 7:30

When he said this, they tried to arrest him. But no one laid a hand on him. The time for him to show who he really was had not yet come.

John 7:7

The people of the world can’t hate you. But they hate me. This is because I am a witness that their works are evil.

Acts 2:22

“Fellow Israelites, listen to this! Jesus of Nazareth was a man who had God’s approval. God did miracles, wonders and signs among you through Jesus. You yourselves know this.