But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.
Berean Study Bible (BSB) - Matthew 21:46 >Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet.
Textus Receptus (TR) - Matthew 21:46 >Καὶ ζητοῦντες αὐτὸν κρατῆσαι, ἐφοβήθησαν τοὺς ὄχλους, ἐπειδὴ ὡς προφήτην αὐτὸν εἶχον.