What does Matthew 21:46 mean?

Matthew 21:46 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Matthew 21:46 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

44And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.

45And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them.

46But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.

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