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J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Luke 22:2
And the High-priests and the Scribes were seeking, how they might get rid of him; for they feared the people.
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Christian Standard Bible®
The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put him to death, because they were afraid of the people.
The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put him to death, because they were afraid of the people.
King James Version (1611)
And the chiefe Priests and Scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.
And the chiefe Priests and Scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.
King James Version
And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.
And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.
English Standard Version
And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to put him to death, for they feared the people.
And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to put him to death, for they feared the people.
New American Standard Bible
And the chief priests and the scribes were trying to find a way to put Him to death, since they were afraid of the people.
And the chief priests and the scribes were trying to find a way to put Him to death, since they were afraid of the people.
New Century Version
The leading priests and teachers of the law were trying to find a way to kill Jesus, because they were afraid of the people.
The leading priests and teachers of the law were trying to find a way to kill Jesus, because they were afraid of the people.
Amplified Bible
The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put Him to death; for they were afraid of the people [who listened devotedly to His teaching, and who respected His spiritual wisdom].
The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put Him to death; for they were afraid of the people [who listened devotedly to His teaching, and who respected His spiritual wisdom].
New American Standard Bible (1995)
The chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they might put Him to death; for they were afraid of the people.
The chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they might put Him to death; for they were afraid of the people.
Legacy Standard Bible
And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they might put Him to death; for they were afraid of the people.
And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they might put Him to death; for they were afraid of the people.
Berean Standard Bible
and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death; for they feared the people.
and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death; for they feared the people.
Contemporary English Version
The chief priests and the teachers of the Law of Moses were looking for a way to get rid of Jesus, because they were afraid of what the people might do.
The chief priests and the teachers of the Law of Moses were looking for a way to get rid of Jesus, because they were afraid of what the people might do.
Complete Jewish Bible
and the head cohanim and the Torah-teachers began trying to find some way to get rid of Yeshua, because they were afraid of the people.
and the head cohanim and the Torah-teachers began trying to find some way to get rid of Yeshua, because they were afraid of the people.
Darby Translation
and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.
and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.
Easy-to-Read Version
The leading priests and teachers of the law wanted to kill Jesus. But they were trying to find a quiet way to do it, because they were afraid of what the people would do.
The leading priests and teachers of the law wanted to kill Jesus. But they were trying to find a quiet way to do it, because they were afraid of what the people would do.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And the hie Priests and Scribes sought how they might kill him: for they feared the people.
And the hie Priests and Scribes sought how they might kill him: for they feared the people.
George Lamsa Translation
And the high priests and the scribes sought how to kill him; but they were afraid of the people.
And the high priests and the scribes sought how to kill him; but they were afraid of the people.
Good News Translation
The chief priests and the teachers of the Law were afraid of the people, and so they were trying to find a way of putting Jesus to death secretly.
The chief priests and the teachers of the Law were afraid of the people, and so they were trying to find a way of putting Jesus to death secretly.
Lexham English Bible
And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they could destroy him, because they were afraid of the people.
And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they could destroy him, because they were afraid of the people.
Literal Translation
And the chief priests and the scribes sought how to destroy Him; for they feared the people.
And the chief priests and the scribes sought how to destroy Him; for they feared the people.
American Standard Version
And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death; for they feared the people.
And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death; for they feared the people.
Bible in Basic English
And the chief priests and the scribes were looking for a chance to put him to death, but they went in fear of the people.
And the chief priests and the scribes were looking for a chance to put him to death, but they went in fear of the people.
Hebrew Names Version
The chief Kohanim and the Sofrim sought how they might put him to death, for they feared the people.
The chief Kohanim and the Sofrim sought how they might put him to death, for they feared the people.
International Standard Version
So the high priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put him to death, for they were afraid of the crowd.Psalm 2:2; John 11:47; Acts 4:27;">[xr]
So the high priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put him to death, for they were afraid of the crowd.Psalm 2:2; John 11:47; Acts 4:27;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
And the chief priests and the Sophree sought how they might kill him; for they feared from the people.
And the chief priests and the Sophree sought how they might kill him; for they feared from the people.
Murdock Translation
And the chief priests and Scribes sought how they might kill him, for they were afraid of the people.
And the chief priests and Scribes sought how they might kill him, for they were afraid of the people.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And ye hie priestes and scribes sought howe they myght kyll hym, for they feared the people.
And ye hie priestes and scribes sought howe they myght kyll hym, for they feared the people.
English Revised Version
And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death; for they feared the people.
And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death; for they feared the people.
World English Bible
The chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death, for they feared the people.
The chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death, for they feared the people.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; but they feared the people.
And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; but they feared the people.
Weymouth's New Testament
and the High Priests and the Scribes were contriving how to destroy Him. But they feared the people.
and the High Priests and the Scribes were contriving how to destroy Him. But they feared the people.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And the princis of preestis and the scribis souyten, hou thei schulden sle Jhesu, but thei dredden the puple.
And the princis of preestis and the scribis souyten, hou thei schulden sle Jhesu, but thei dredden the puple.
Update Bible Version
And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death; for they feared the people.
And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death; for they feared the people.
Webster's Bible Translation
And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him: for they feared the people.
And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him: for they feared the people.
New English Translation
The chief priests and the experts in the law were trying to find some way to execute Jesus, for they were afraid of the people.
The chief priests and the experts in the law were trying to find some way to execute Jesus, for they were afraid of the people.
New King James Version
And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people.
And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people.
New Living Translation
The leading priests and teachers of religious law were plotting how to kill Jesus, but they were afraid of the people's reaction.
The leading priests and teachers of religious law were plotting how to kill Jesus, but they were afraid of the people's reaction.
New Life Bible
The religious leaders and the teachers of the Law looked for a way to kill Jesus. But they were afraid of the people.
The religious leaders and the teachers of the Law looked for a way to kill Jesus. But they were afraid of the people.
New Revised Standard
The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they were afraid of the people.
The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they were afraid of the people.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put Jesus to death: but they feared the people.
And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put Jesus to death: but they feared the people.
Revised Standard Version
And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to put him to death; for they feared the people.
And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to put him to death; for they feared the people.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
and the hye prestes and Scribes sought how to kyll him but they feared the people.
and the hye prestes and Scribes sought how to kyll him but they feared the people.
Young's Literal Translation
and the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they may take him up, for they were afraid of the people.
and the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they may take him up, for they were afraid of the people.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And ye hye presstes and Scrybes sought how they might put him to death, and were afrayed of the people.
And ye hye presstes and Scrybes sought how they might put him to death, and were afrayed of the people.
Mace New Testament (1729)
being nigh, the chief priests consulted with the Scribes, how they might put Jesus to death; for they were afraid of the people.
being nigh, the chief priests consulted with the Scribes, how they might put Jesus to death; for they were afraid of the people.
Simplified Cowboy Version
The head preachers and keepers of the code of Moses were trying to figure out a way to kill Jesus. They went over many scenarios, but they were afraid that all their options would cause a riot.
The head preachers and keepers of the code of Moses were trying to figure out a way to kill Jesus. They went over many scenarios, but they were afraid that all their options would cause a riot.
Contextual Overview
1 And the feast of the unleavened bread, which is called a Passover, was drawing near. 2 And the High-priests and the Scribes were seeking, how they might get rid of him; for they feared the people. 3 But Satan entered into Judas, him called Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve; 4 and, departing, he conversed with the High-priests and Captains, as to how, unto them, he might deliver him up. 5 And they rejoiced, and bargained with him to give him, silver; 6 and he freely consented, and began seeking a good opportunity for delivering him up, in the absence of a multitude, unto them.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Luke 19:47, Luke 19:48, Luke 20:19, Psalms 2:1-5, Matthew 21:38, Matthew 21:45, Matthew 21:46, Matthew 26:3-5, John 11:47-53, John 11:57, Acts 4:27
Reciprocal: Psalms 25:19 - Consider Daniel 6:4 - sought Hosea 5:2 - profound Hosea 6:9 - so Micah 2:1 - to Matthew 21:15 - when Matthew 21:26 - we fear Matthew 26:2 - know Matthew 27:3 - Judas Mark 3:6 - Pharisees Mark 11:32 - they Mark 14:1 - two Luke 20:14 - let John 13:1 - the feast Acts 4:21 - how Acts 5:26 - they Ephesians 2:2 - the spirit
Cross-References
Genesis 17:19
And God said - Truly, Sarah thy wife, is about to bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name, Isaac, - and I will establish my covenant with him as an age-abiding covenant, to his seed after him.
And God said - Truly, Sarah thy wife, is about to bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name, Isaac, - and I will establish my covenant with him as an age-abiding covenant, to his seed after him.
Genesis 21:12
And God said unto Abraham Let it not be grievous in thine eyes concerning the boy and concerning thy bondwoman, In all that Sarah may say unto thee, hearken to her voice, - For in Isaac, shall there be called to thee - a seed.
And God said unto Abraham Let it not be grievous in thine eyes concerning the boy and concerning thy bondwoman, In all that Sarah may say unto thee, hearken to her voice, - For in Isaac, shall there be called to thee - a seed.
Genesis 22:9
Then came they into the place which God had named to him, and Abraham built there the altar, and aid in order the pieces of wood, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar, above the pieces of wood.
Then came they into the place which God had named to him, and Abraham built there the altar, and aid in order the pieces of wood, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar, above the pieces of wood.
Genesis 22:10
And Abraham put forth his hand, and took the knife, - to slay his son.
And Abraham put forth his hand, and took the knife, - to slay his son.
Genesis 22:12
Then he said, Do not put forth thy hand unto the young man, neither do to him - anything at all, - for, now, know I that one who reverest God, thou art, when thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only one, from me.
Then he said, Do not put forth thy hand unto the young man, neither do to him - anything at all, - for, now, know I that one who reverest God, thou art, when thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only one, from me.
Genesis 22:16
and said, By myself, have I sworn is the oracle of Yahweh, - Because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only one,
and said, By myself, have I sworn is the oracle of Yahweh, - Because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only one,
Judges 11:31
then shall it be, that, whosoever cometh forth out of the doors of my house, to meet me, when I return successful, from the sons of Ammon, shall belong unto Yahweh, and I will offer him up, as an ascending-sacrifice.
then shall it be, that, whosoever cometh forth out of the doors of my house, to meet me, when I return successful, from the sons of Ammon, shall belong unto Yahweh, and I will offer him up, as an ascending-sacrifice.
Judges 11:39
And it came to pass, at the end of two months, that she returned unto her father, and he fulfilled on her his vow which he had vowed, - she not having known man. And it became a statute, in Israel: -
And it came to pass, at the end of two months, that she returned unto her father, and he fulfilled on her his vow which he had vowed, - she not having known man. And it became a statute, in Israel: -
2 Kings 3:27
So he took his firstborn son who was to have reigned in his stead, and offered him up as an ascending-sacrifice upon the wall. And so it came to pass that there was great indignation against Israel. And they brake up from against him, and returned to their own land.
So he took his firstborn son who was to have reigned in his stead, and offered him up as an ascending-sacrifice upon the wall. And so it came to pass that there was great indignation against Israel. And they brake up from against him, and returned to their own land.
2 Chronicles 3:1
Then began Solomon, to build the house of Yahweh, in Jerusalem, in Mount Moriah, where he had appeared unto David his father, - -in the place which David had prepared, in the threshing-floor of Ornan the Jebusite.
Then began Solomon, to build the house of Yahweh, in Jerusalem, in Mount Moriah, where he had appeared unto David his father, - -in the place which David had prepared, in the threshing-floor of Ornan the Jebusite.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And the chief priests and Scribes,.... Matthew adds, "and the elders of the people"; which made up the great sanhedrim and council of the nation; these met together, not in their usual place the temple, but at the palace of Caiaphas, the high priest; see Matthew 24:3.
And sought how they might kill him; that is, "Jesus", as the Vulgate Latin and Ethiopic versions read; they had determined before, upon the advice of Caiaphas, to put him to death, and very likely had fixed what kind of death he should die; see John 11:49 and now they consult together, of the manner of bringing it about, and at what time; and the majority were not for doing it on a feast day, when there was a great concourse of people, but with more privacy:
for they feared the people: which were now in great multitudes with him, who came along with him, from Galilee, and other parts; and had hosanna'd him into the city, and still abode with him, and their numbers were increasing; and the sanhedrim were aware, that at the passover there would be still a greater company of people from all parts of the land; and they might conclude, that he would have a large number of his friends come out of Galilee, where he had been for the most part teaching, and working miracles; and they were afraid, should they lay hold on him publicly, the people would rise and stone them; at least would rescue him out of their hands, and disappoint them of their designs.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See the notes at Matthew 26:1-2.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Luke 22:2. They feared the people. — The great mass of the people seem to have been convinced that Christ was at least a prophet sent from God; and it is likely they kept steady in their attachment to him. The multitude, who are represented as clamouring for his blood at the crucifixion, appear to have been a mere mob, formed out of the creatures of the chief priests and Pharisees.
