Matthew 21:46

New International Version

They looked for a way to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowd because the people held that he was a prophet.

Cross References

Matthew 21:11

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

Matthew 21:26

But if we say, ‘Of human origin’—we are afraid of the people, for they all hold that John was a prophet.”

Acts 2:22

“Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know.

John 7:7

The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify that its works are evil.

Luke 7:39

When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him and what kind of woman she is—that she is a sinner.”

Luke 7:16

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

Isaiah 29:1

Woe to you, Ariel, Ariel, the city where David settled! Add year to year and let your cycle of festivals go on.

Proverbs 15:12

Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise.

Matthew 21:45

When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard Jesus’ parables, they knew he was talking about them.

Matthew 22:1

Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying:

Mark 11:18

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

John 7:30

At this they tried to seize him, but no one laid a hand on him, because his hour had not yet come.