Matthew 21:46 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

They wanted to arrest him but were afraid of the crowds, who thought he was a prophet.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

And when they sought to lay hold on him, they feared the multitudes, because they took him for a prophet.

BBE:

And though they had a desire to take him, they were in fear of the people, because in their eyes he was a prophet.

DBY:

And seeking to lay hold of him, they were afraid of the crowds, because they held him for a prophet.

ERV:

And when they sought to lay hold on him, they feared the multitudes, because they took him for a prophet.

WEY:

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.

WBS:

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

WEB:

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

YLT:

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

Matthew 21:46 Cross References

XREF:

Matthew 21:11 And the crowds were saying, "This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee."

Matthew 21:26 "But if we say, 'From men,' we fear the people; for they all regard John as a prophet." (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

21:46 {9} But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.
(9) The wicked can do nothing but what God wills.

PNT:

21:46 When they sought to lay hands on him. Jerusalem was filled with people, and the demonstration, two days before, on Sunday, showed that thousands of Galileans, at least, regarded him a prophet. Hence, they find some darker and safer way than an open assault in the day. None can oppose Christ without injury. Even the silent opposition of indifference will cause us to be broken unless repented of. To continue our opposition until the day of grace is over will result in irretrievable ruin. Those who are ground to powder are beyond hope.

MHC:

21:33-46 This parable plainly sets forth the sin and ruin of the Jewish nation; and what is spoken to convict them, is spoken to caution all that enjoy the privileges of the outward church. As men treat God's people, they would treat Christ himself, if he were with them. How can we, if faithful to his cause, expect a favourable reception from a wicked world, or from ungodly professors of Christianity! And let us ask ourselves, whether we who have the vineyard and all its advantages, render fruits in due season, as a people, as a family, or as separate persons. Our Saviour, in his question, declares that the Lord of the vineyard will come, and when he comes he will surely destroy the wicked. The chief priests and the elders were the builders, and they would not admit his doctrine or laws; they threw him aside as a despised stone. But he who was rejected by the Jews, was embraced by the Gentiles. Christ knows who will bring forth gospel fruits in the use of gospel means. The unbelief of sinners will be their ruin. But God has many ways of restraining the remainders of wrath, as he has of making that which breaks out redound to his praise. May Christ become more and more precious to our souls, as the firm Foundation and Cornerstone of his church. May we be willing to follow him, though despised and hated for his sake.

CONC:

Afraid Arrest Considered Crowd Crowds Desire Eager Fear Feared Hands Held Hold Holding Lay Multitude Multitudes Prophet Regarded Seeing Seeking Seize Sought Though Tried

Afraid Arrest Considered Desire Eager Eyes Fear Feared Hands Held Hold Holding Lay Multitude Multitudes Prophet Regarded Seeking Seize Sought Tried Way

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