Matthew 21:45 KJV
And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them.
Matthew 21:42–46 KJV Chapter Context
42
Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?
43
Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.
44
And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.
45
And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them.
46
But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.