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Matthew 21:46
And seeking to lay hold of him, they were afraid of the crowds, because they held him for a prophet.
Matthew 21:46 · Darby Bible
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Matthew 21:46 in other translations
But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.
Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet.
When they sought to seize him, they feared the multitudes, because they considered him to be a prophet.
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In context
43 Therefore I say to you, that the kingdom of God shall be taken from you and shall be given to a nation producing the fruits of it.
44 And he that falls on this stone shall be broken, but on whomsoever it shall fall, it shall grind him to powder.
45 And the chief priests and the Pharisees, having heard his parables, knew that he spoke about them.
46 And seeking to lay hold of him, they were afraid of the crowds, because they held him for a prophet.
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