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Matthew 21:46

King James Version

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

Berean Standard Bible

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

World English Bible

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