Matthew 21:46
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Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet.
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The crowds replied, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”
But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.”
Woe to you, O Ariel, the city of Ariel where David camped! Year upon year let your festivals recur.
When the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, He would know who this is and what kind of woman is touching Him—for she is a sinner!”
A sense of awe swept over all of them, and they glorified God. “A great prophet has appeared among us!” they said. “God has visited His people!”
The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me, because I testify that its works are evil.
Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.
A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.