Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (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.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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