Verse Comparison: Matthew 21:46
American Standard Version
And when they sought to lay hold on him, they feared the multitudes, because they took him for a prophet.
Amplified® Bible
And although they were trying to arrest Him, they feared the throngs because they regarded Him as a prophet.
Contemporary English Version
So they looked for a way to arrest Jesus. But they were afraid to, because the people thought he was a prophet.
Darby English Version
And seeking to lay hold of him, they were afraid of the crowds, because they held him for a prophet.
Good News Bible
so they tried to arrest him. But they were afraid of the crowds, who considered Jesus to be a prophet.
International Standard Version
Although they wanted to arrest him, they were afraid of the crowds, for they considered him a prophet.
King James Version
But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.
New American Standard Bible
When they sought to seize Him, they feared the people, because they considered Him to be a prophet.
New International Version
They looked for a way to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowd because the people held that he was a prophet.
New King James Version
But when they sought to lay hands on Him, they feared the multitudes, because they took Him for a prophet.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
When they sought to seize Him, they feared the people, because they considered Him a prophet.
Young's Literal Translation
and seeking to lay hold on him, they feared the multitudes, seeing they were holding him as a prophet.