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. 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. 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. Douay-Rheims Bible And seeking to lay hands on him, they feared the multitudes: because they held him as 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. Literal Standard Version and seeking to lay hold on Him, they feared the multitudes, seeing they were holding Him as 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. New American Bible And although they were attempting to arrest him, they feared the crowds, for they 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 Revised Standard Version They wanted to arrest him, but they feared the crowds, because they 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. Young's Literal Translation and seeking to lay hold on him, they feared the multitudes, seeing they were holding him as 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 Matthew 21:11 The crowds replied, "This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee." Matthew 21:26 But if we say, 'From men,' we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet." Matthew 21:45 When the chief priests and Pharisees heard His parables, they knew that Jesus was speaking about them. Matthew 22:1 Once again, Jesus spoke to them in parables: Mark 11:18 When the chief priests and scribes heard this, they looked for a way to kill Him. For they were afraid of Him, because the whole crowd was astonished at His teaching. John 7:30 So they tried to seize Him, but no one laid a hand on Him, because His hour had not yet come. 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. (46) When they sought to lay hands.--We must remember that they had once before made a like attempt, and had been baffled (John 7:44-46). Now circumstances were even more against them. The Prophet was surrounded by His own disciples, and by an admiring crowd. Open violence they did not dare to venture on, and they had to fall back upon the more crooked paths of stratagem and treachery.Verse 46. - They feared the multitude. They did not dare to lay violent hands on Jesus in the presence of the excited crowd, which would have withstood any such attack at this moment. A Prophet (see ver. 11). If they did not recognize him as Messiah, they regarded him as one inspired by God, and having a Divine mission. This accounts for the joyful acquiescence of the Pharisaical party in the offer of Judas, when he proposed to betray his Master in the absence of the multitude
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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