Matthew 21:46

Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

When they sought to seize him, they feared the multitudes, because they considered him to be a prophet.

World English Bible (WEB)

But{G2532} when they sought{G2212}{(G5723)} to lay hands{G2902}{(G5658)} on him{G846}, they feared{G5399}{(G5675)} the multitude{G3793}, because{G1894} they took{G2192}{(G5707)} him{G846} for{G5613} a prophet{G4396}.

Strong's King James

(46) They sought to arrest Him but feared the crowd since they held Him to be a prophet.

The F.O.G

They wanted to arrest Him but feared the crowds who recognized Him as a prophet. Their murderous intentions proved His parables true, yet they remained blind to their own role in fulfilling prophecy.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

and seeking to lay hold on him, they feared the multitudes, seeing they were holding him as a prophet.

Young's Literal Translation

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Matthew 21:46

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Jean Paul Joseph

Matthew 21:46