Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet.
World English Bible (WEB)
When they sought to seize him, they feared the multitudes, because they considered him to be a prophet.
Strong's King James
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}.
The F.O.G *
(46) They sought to arrest Him but feared the crowd since they held Him to be a prophet.
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
and seeking to lay hold on him, they feared the multitudes, seeing they were holding him as a prophet.
