Matthew 21:46

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

"But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet." - Matthew 21:46
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What does Matthew 21:46 mean?

Matthew 21:46 (KJV) states, "But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet." This verse comes at the end of a parable that Jesus tells in the 21st chapter of Matthew. In the parable, a landowner plants a vineyard and…

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Fear of the Multitude: Understanding the Cost of Discipleship

Matthew 21:46 states, "But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet." This verse captures a pivotal moment in the ministry of Jesus and serves as a profound reminder of the dynamics of fear, faith, and the perceptions…

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A Prayer for Discernment and Courage Amidst Opposition

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts filled with reverence and awe, acknowledging the profound truth found in Your Word. As we reflect on Matthew 21:46, "But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet,"…

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