Matthew 21:46 And although still seeking to seize Him, they were fearful about the crowd (= were afraid of how the crowd might react), since they had been holding Him into the position of (or: for; other MSS: as) a prophet."

JMNT⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁴⁶ And although still seeking to seize Him, they were fearful about the crowd (= were afraid of how the crowd might react), since they had been holding Him into [the position of] (or: for; [other MSS: as]) a prophet."