Verse (Click for Chapter) 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. New Living Translation They wanted to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowds, who considered Jesus to be a prophet. English Standard Version And although they were seeking to arrest him, they feared the crowds, because they held him to be a prophet. Berean Standard Bible Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet. Berean Literal Bible And seeking to lay hold of Him, they feared the crowds, because they were holding Him as a prophet. King James Bible But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet. New King James Version But when they sought to lay hands on Him, they feared the multitudes, because they took Him for a prophet. New American Standard Bible And although they sought to arrest Him, they feared the crowds, since they considered Him to be a prophet. NASB 1995 When they sought to seize Him, they feared the people, because they considered Him to be a prophet. NASB 1977 And when they sought to seize Him, they feared the multitudes, because they held Him to be a prophet. Legacy Standard Bible And although they were seeking to seize Him, they feared the crowds, because they were regarding Him to be a prophet. Amplified Bible And although they were trying to arrest Him, they feared the people, because they regarded Jesus as a prophet. Christian Standard Bible Although they were looking for a way to arrest him, they feared the crowds, because the people regarded him as a prophet. Holman Christian Standard Bible Although they were looking for a way to arrest Him, they feared the crowds, because they regarded Him as a prophet. American Standard Version And when they sought to lay hold on him, they feared the multitudes, because they took him for a prophet. Contemporary English Version So they looked for a way to arrest Jesus. But they were afraid to, because the people thought he was a prophet. English Revised Version And when they sought to lay hold on him, they feared the multitudes, because they took him for a prophet. GOD'S WORD® Translation They wanted to arrest him but were afraid of the crowds, who thought he was a prophet. Good News Translation so they tried to arrest him. But they were afraid of the crowds, who considered Jesus to be a prophet. International Standard Version Although they wanted to arrest him, they were afraid of the crowds, who considered Jesus to be a prophet. Majority Standard Bible Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet. NET Bible They wanted to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowds, because the crowds regarded him as a prophet. New Heart English Bible When they sought to seize him, they feared the crowds, because they considered him to be a prophet. Webster's Bible Translation But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet. Weymouth New Testament but though they were eager to lay hands upon Him, they were afraid of the people, for by them He was regarded as a Prophet. World English Bible When they sought to seize him, they feared the multitudes, because they considered him to be a prophet. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand seeking to lay hold on Him, they feared the multitudes, seeing they were holding Him as a prophet. Berean Literal Bible And seeking to lay hold of Him, they feared the crowds, because they were holding Him as a prophet. Young's Literal Translation and seeking to lay hold on him, they feared the multitudes, seeing they were holding him as a prophet. Smith's Literal Translation And seeking to lay hold on him, they feared the crowd, since they held him as a prophet. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd seeking to lay hands on him, they feared the multitudes: because they held him as a prophet. Catholic Public Domain Version And though they sought to take hold of him, they feared the crowds, because they held him to be a prophet. New American Bible And although they were attempting to arrest him, they feared the crowds, for they regarded him as a prophet. New Revised Standard Version They wanted to arrest him, but they feared the crowds, because they regarded him as a prophet. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo they wanted to arrest him, but they were afraid of the people, because they regarded him as a prophet. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And they sought to seize him and they were afraid of the crowds, because they were holding him as a Prophet. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd when they sought to lay hold of him, they feared the multitude, because they regarded him as a prophet. Godbey New Testament And seeking to arrest Him, they feared the multitudes, since they held Him as a prophet. Haweis New Testament And they sought to apprehend him; but were afraid of the people, for they held him as a prophet. Mace New Testament and they endeavoured to seize him, but were afraid of the multitude, because they took him for a prophet. Weymouth New Testament but though they were eager to lay hands upon Him, they were afraid of the people, for by them He was regarded as a Prophet. Worrell New Testament And, while seeking to lay hold on Him, they feared the multitudes, since they were holding Him as a prophet. Worsley New Testament and would have seized Him, but that they were afraid of the people; because they took Him for a prophet. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Parable of the Wicked Tenants…45When the chief priests and Pharisees heard His parables, they knew that Jesus was speaking about them. 46Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet. Cross References John 7:30 So they tried to seize Him, but no one laid a hand on Him, because His hour had not yet come. John 7:44 Some of them wanted to seize Him, but no one laid a hand on Him. Mark 12:12 At this, the leaders sought to arrest Jesus, for they knew that He had spoken this parable against them. But fearing the crowd, they left Him and went away. Luke 20:19 When the scribes and chief priests realized that Jesus had spoken this parable against them, they sought to arrest Him that very hour. But they were afraid of the people. John 10:39 At this, they tried again to seize Him, but He escaped their grasp. Acts 5:26 At that point, the captain went with the officers and brought the apostles—but not by force, for fear the people would stone them. Matthew 26:4 and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him. John 11:53 So from that day on they plotted to kill Him. Acts 4:21 After further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were glorifying God for what had happened. Matthew 22:15 Then the Pharisees went out and conspired to trap Jesus in His words. John 8:59 At this, they picked up stones to throw at Him. But Jesus was hidden and went out of the temple area. Matthew 12:14 But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus. Luke 19:47-48 Jesus was teaching at the temple every day, but the chief priests, scribes, and leaders of the people were intent on killing Him. / Yet they could not find a way to do so, because all the people hung on His words. John 12:10 So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, Acts 9:23-24 After many days had passed, the Jews conspired to kill him, / but Saul learned of their plot. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him. Treasury of Scripture But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet. they sought. 2 Samuel 12:7-13 And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul; … Proverbs 9:7-9 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot… Proverbs 15:12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. because. Matthew 21:11 And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee. Luke 7:16,39 And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people… John 7:40,41 Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet… Jump to Previous Afraid Arrest Considered Desire Eager Eyes Fear Feared Hands Held Hold Holding Lay Multitude Multitudes Prophet Regarded Seeking Seize Sought Tried WayJump to Next Afraid Arrest Considered Desire Eager Eyes Fear Feared Hands Held Hold Holding Lay Multitude Multitudes Prophet Regarded Seeking Seize Sought Tried WayMatthew 21 1. Jesus rides into Jerusalem upon a donkey12. drives the buyers and sellers out of the temple; 17. curses the fig tree; 23. puts to silence the priests and elders, 28. and rebukes them by the parable of the two sons, 33. and the husbandmen who slew such as were sent to them. Although they wanted to arrest Him This phrase highlights the intent and desire of the religious leaders to seize Jesus. The Greek word for "wanted" (ἐζήτουν, ezētoun) implies a strong desire or effort. The religious leaders were actively seeking a way to arrest Jesus because His teachings and actions were challenging their authority and exposing their hypocrisy. Historically, this reflects the growing tension between Jesus and the Jewish authorities, who saw Him as a threat to their power and influence. Their desire to arrest Him was not just a legal action but a spiritual battle against the truth He represented. they were afraid of the crowds because the people regarded Him as a prophet
Greek Althoughκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. they wanted ζητοῦντες (zētountes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2212: To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot. to arrest κρατῆσαι (kratēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 2902: From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain. Him, αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. they feared ἐφοβήθησαν (ephobēthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 5399: From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. crowds, ὄχλους (ochlous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3793: From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. because ἐπεὶ (epei) Conjunction Strong's 1893: Of time: when, after; of cause: since, because; otherwise: else. From epi and ei; thereupon, i.e. Since. they considered εἶχον (eichon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. [Jesus] αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. a prophet. προφήτην (prophētēn) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 4396: From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. Links Matthew 21:46 NIVMatthew 21:46 NLT Matthew 21:46 ESV Matthew 21:46 NASB Matthew 21:46 KJV Matthew 21:46 BibleApps.com Matthew 21:46 Biblia Paralela Matthew 21:46 Chinese Bible Matthew 21:46 French Bible Matthew 21:46 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 21:46 When they sought to seize him they (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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