Matthew 21:45

The Message

When the religious leaders heard this story, they knew it was aimed at them. They wanted to arrest Jesus and put him in jail, but, intimidated by public opinion, they held back. Most people held him to be a prophet of God.

Cross References

Luke 11:45

One of the religion scholars spoke up: “Teacher, do you realize that in saying these things you’re insulting us?”

Luke 20:19

The religion scholars and high priests wanted to lynch him on the spot, but they were intimidated by public opinion. They knew the story was about them.