Matthew 21:46

But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.

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Other Translations for Matthew 21:46

BSB
Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet.
AKJV
But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.
CPDV
And though they sought to take hold of him, they feared the crowds, because they held him to be a prophet.
ERV
And when they sought to lay hold on him, they feared the multitudes, because they took him for a prophet.
NHEB
When they sought to seize him, they feared the crowds, because they considered him to be a prophet.
SMT
And seeking to lay hold on him, they feared the crowd, since they held him as a prophet.

Commentary for Matthew 21:46

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 21:46
Summary
Fearful leaders constrain themselves due to crowd opinion
Event
Leaders restrained by fear and crowd
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Narrative