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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/matthew/21.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/matthew/21.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />They looked for a way to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowd because the people held that he was a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/21.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They wanted to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowds, who considered Jesus to be a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/21.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And although they were seeking to arrest him, they feared the crowds, because they held him to be a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And seeking to lay hold of Him, they feared the crowds, because they were holding Him as a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But when they sought to lay hands on Him, they feared the multitudes, because they took Him for a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And <i>although</i> they sought to arrest Him, they feared the crowds, since they considered Him to be a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When they sought to seize Him, they feared the people, because they considered Him to be a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And when they sought to seize Him, they feared the multitudes, because they held Him to be a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And although they were seeking to seize Him, they feared the crowds, because they were regarding Him to be a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And although they were trying to arrest Him, they feared the people, because they regarded Jesus as a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Although they were looking for a way to arrest him, they feared the crowds, because the people regarded him as a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Although they were looking for a way to arrest Him, they feared the crowds, because they regarded Him as a prophet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when they sought to lay hold on him, they feared the multitudes, because they took him for a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So they looked for a way to arrest Jesus. But they were afraid to, because the people thought he was a prophet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when they sought to lay hold on him, they feared the multitudes, because they took him for a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They wanted to arrest him but were afraid of the crowds, who thought he was a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />so they tried to arrest him. But they were afraid of the crowds, who considered Jesus to be a prophet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Although they wanted to arrest him, they were afraid of the crowds, who considered Jesus to be a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They wanted to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowds, because the crowds regarded him as a prophet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When they sought to seize him, they feared the crowds, because they considered him to be a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When they sought to seize him, they feared the multitudes, because they considered him to be a prophet. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and seeking to lay hold on Him, they feared the multitudes, seeing they were holding Him as a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And seeking to lay hold of Him, they feared the crowds, because they were holding Him as a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and seeking to lay hold on him, they feared the multitudes, seeing they were holding him as a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And seeking to lay hold on him, they feared the crowd, since they held him as a prophet.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And seeking to lay hands on him, they feared the multitudes: because they held him as a prophet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And though they sought to take hold of him, they feared the crowds, because they held him to be a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And although they were attempting to arrest him, they feared the crowds, for they regarded him as a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />They wanted to arrest him, but they feared the crowds, because they regarded him as a prophet.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So they wanted to arrest him, but they were afraid of the people, because they regarded him as a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/21.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And they sought to seize him and they were afraid of the crowds, because they were holding him as a Prophet. <div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/21.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And when they sought to lay hold of him, they feared the multitude, because they regarded him as a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/21.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And seeking to arrest Him, they feared the multitudes, since they held Him as a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/21.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And they sought to apprehend him; but were afraid of the people, for they held him as a prophet.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/21.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and they endeavoured to seize him, but were afraid of the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/21.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And, while seeking to lay hold on Him, they feared the multitudes, since they were holding Him as a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/21.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and would have seized Him, but that they were afraid of the people; because they took Him for a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/21-46.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=6357" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/21.htm">The Parable of the Wicked Tenants</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">45</span>When the chief priests and Pharisees heard His parables, they knew that Jesus was speaking about them. <span class="reftext">46</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Although</a> <a href="/greek/2212.htm" title="2212: zētountes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot.">they wanted</a> <a href="/greek/2902.htm" title="2902: kratēsai (V-ANA) -- From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain.">to arrest</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him,</a> <a href="/greek/5399.htm" title="5399: ephobēthēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.">they were afraid</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlous (N-AMP) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowds,</a> <a href="/greek/1893.htm" title="1893: epei (Conj) -- Of time: when, after; of cause: since, because; otherwise: else. From epi and ei; thereupon, i.e. Since.">because</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: eichon (V-IIA-3P) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">the people regarded</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">as</a> <a href="/greek/4396.htm" title="4396: prophētēn (N-AMS) -- From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.">a prophet.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-30.htm">John 7:30</a></span><br />So they tried to seize Him, but no one laid a hand on Him, because His hour had not yet come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-44.htm">John 7:44</a></span><br />Some of them wanted to seize Him, but no one laid a hand on Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/12-12.htm">Mark 12:12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/20-19.htm">Luke 20:19</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-39.htm">John 10:39</a></span><br />At this, they tried again to seize Him, but He escaped their grasp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-26.htm">Acts 5:26</a></span><br />At that point, the captain went with the officers and brought the apostles—but not by force, for fear the people would stone them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-4.htm">Matthew 26:4</a></span><br />and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-53.htm">John 11:53</a></span><br />So from that day on they plotted to kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-21.htm">Acts 4:21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-15.htm">Matthew 22:15</a></span><br />Then the Pharisees went out and conspired to trap Jesus in His words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-59.htm">John 8:59</a></span><br />At this, they picked up stones to throw at Him. But Jesus was hidden and went out of the temple area.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-14.htm">Matthew 12:14</a></span><br />But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-47.htm">Luke 19:47-48</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-10.htm">John 12:10</a></span><br />So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-23.htm">Acts 9:23-24</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.</p><p class="hdg">they sought.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/12-7.htm">2 Samuel 12:7-13</a></b></br> And Nathan said to David, Thou <i>art</i> 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; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/9-7.htm">Proverbs 9:7-9</a></b></br> He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked <i>man getteth</i> himself a blot… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/15-12.htm">Proverbs 15:12</a></b></br> A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.</p><p class="hdg">because.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/21-11.htm">Matthew 21:11</a></b></br> And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/7-16.htm">Luke 7:16,39</a></b></br> 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… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/7-40.htm">John 7:40,41</a></b></br> Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/21-26.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/matthew/10-19.htm">Arrest</a> <a href="/matthew/14-5.htm">Considered</a> <a href="/matthew/21-18.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/matthew/16-4.htm">Eager</a> <a href="/matthew/21-42.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/matthew/21-26.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/matthew/14-5.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/matthew/20-18.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/matthew/18-18.htm">Held</a> <a href="/matthew/21-26.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/matthew/14-5.htm">Holding</a> <a href="/matthew/19-1.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/matthew/21-26.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/matthew/21-11.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/matthew/21-26.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/matthew/14-5.htm">Regarded</a> <a href="/matthew/13-45.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/matthew/21-38.htm">Seize</a> <a href="/matthew/2-20.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/matthew/20-31.htm">Tried</a> <a href="/matthew/21-36.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/25-25.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/matthew/26-4.htm">Arrest</a> <a href="/mark/6-52.htm">Considered</a> <a href="/matthew/23-25.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/luke/6-20.htm">Eager</a> <a href="/matthew/26-43.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/matthew/22-16.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/matthew/27-54.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/matthew/22-6.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/matthew/22-15.htm">Held</a> <a href="/matthew/22-6.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/matthew/27-16.htm">Holding</a> <a href="/matthew/23-4.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/matthew/22-33.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/matthew/22-33.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/matthew/24-15.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/mark/10-42.htm">Regarded</a> <a href="/matthew/23-13.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/matthew/26-4.htm">Seize</a> <a href="/matthew/26-16.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/mark/9-38.htm">Tried</a> <a href="/matthew/22-5.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 21</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/21-1.htm">Jesus rides into Jerusalem upon a donkey</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/21-12.htm">drives the buyers and sellers out of the temple;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/21-17.htm">curses the fig tree;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/21-23.htm">puts to silence the priests and elders,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/21-28.htm">and rebukes them by the parable of the two sons,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/21-33.htm">and the husbandmen who slew such as were sent to them.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Their desire to arrest Him stemmed from His challenge to their authority and His growing popularity among the people. This tension is a recurring theme in the Gospels, highlighting the conflict between Jesus and the Jewish authorities. The leaders' intent to arrest Jesus foreshadows His eventual arrest and crucifixion, fulfilling the prophecies of the suffering Messiah (Isaiah 53).<p><b>they were afraid of the crowds</b><br>The fear of the crowds indicates the significant support Jesus had among the common people. The leaders were cautious because any action against Jesus could incite a public uproar. This fear reflects the political and social dynamics of the time, where maintaining public order was crucial, especially under Roman occupation. The leaders' fear also underscores their recognition of Jesus' influence and the potential for unrest if they acted against Him openly.<p><b>because the people regarded Him as a prophet</b><br>The people saw Jesus as a prophet, akin to the prophets of the Old Testament, who spoke with authority and performed miracles. This perception was due to His teachings, miracles, and fulfillment of prophecies. The recognition of Jesus as a prophet aligns with His role as the ultimate prophet, priest, and king, fulfilling the messianic expectations. This acknowledgment by the people contrasts with the religious leaders' rejection, highlighting the division in how Jesus was perceived. The people's regard for Jesus as a prophet also connects to His identity as the Word made flesh (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>), who came to reveal God's truth to humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>Central figure in the passage, whose teachings and actions have stirred both admiration and opposition.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_chief_priests_and_pharisees.htm">The Chief Priests and Pharisees</a></b><br>Religious leaders who felt threatened by Jesus' growing influence and sought to arrest Him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowds.htm">The Crowds</a></b><br>The general populace who followed Jesus and regarded Him as a prophet, thus acting as a protective barrier against the leaders' intentions.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where these events took place, a significant location for Jewish religious life and the setting for much of Jesus' ministry during this period.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, it is the broader context of Jesus' teachings and confrontations with the religious leaders.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/fear_of_man_vs._fear_of_god.htm">Fear of Man vs. Fear of God</a></b><br>The religious leaders feared the crowd more than they feared God, highlighting the danger of valuing human opinion over divine truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_public_perception.htm">The Power of Public Perception</a></b><br>The crowd's perception of Jesus as a prophet protected Him temporarily, showing how public opinion can influence events.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prophetic_recognition.htm">Prophetic Recognition</a></b><br>Recognizing Jesus as a prophet is significant, but it is crucial to understand His full identity as the Son of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_faith.htm">Courage in Faith</a></b><br>Believers are called to stand firm in their faith, even when facing opposition, trusting in God's protection and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_community.htm">The Role of the Community</a></b><br>The community of believers can provide support and protection for one another, emphasizing the importance of unity in faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 21</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_the_crucifixion_in_journey.htm">What events mark the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/day_21_insights_on_spiritual_growth.htm">What events transpired during the crucifixion of Jesus?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_happened_in_jesus'_final_hours.htm">What events occurred during Jesus' final hours?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_temple_cleansing_in_matthew_21.htm">Is there historical or archaeological evidence to support the large-scale temple cleansing described in Matthew 21:12–13? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(46) <span class= "bld">When they sought to lay hands.</span>--We must remember that they had once before made a like attempt, and had been baffled (<a href="/context/john/7-44.htm" title="And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands on him.">John 7:44-46</a>). 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.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 46.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">They feared the multitude.</span> 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. <span class="cmt_word">A Prophet</span> (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 <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/21-46.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Although</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">they wanted</span><br /><span class="grk">ζητοῦντες</span> <span class="translit">(zētountes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2212.htm">Strong's 2212: </a> </span><span class="str2">To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to arrest</span><br /><span class="grk">κρατῆσαι</span> <span class="translit">(kratēsai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2902.htm">Strong's 2902: </a> </span><span class="str2">From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him,</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they feared</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐφοβήθησαν</span> <span class="translit">(ephobēthēsan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5399.htm">Strong's 5399: </a> </span><span class="str2">From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τοὺς</span> <span class="translit">(tous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">crowds,</span><br /><span class="grk">ὄχλους</span> <span class="translit">(ochlous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπεὶ</span> <span class="translit">(epei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1893.htm">Strong's 1893: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of time: when, after; of cause: since, because; otherwise: else. From epi and ei; thereupon, i.e. Since.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they considered</span><br /><span class="grk">εἶχον</span> <span class="translit">(eichon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Jesus]</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a prophet.</span><br /><span class="grk">προφήτην</span> <span class="translit">(prophētēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4396.htm">Strong's 4396: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/21-46.htm">Matthew 21:46 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/21-46.htm">Matthew 21:46 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/21-46.htm">Matthew 21:46 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/21-46.htm">Matthew 21:46 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/21-46.htm">Matthew 21:46 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/21-46.htm">Matthew 21:46 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/21-46.htm">Matthew 21:46 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/21-46.htm">Matthew 21:46 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/21-46.htm">Matthew 21:46 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/21-46.htm">Matthew 21:46 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/21-46.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 21:46 When they sought to seize him they (Matt. 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