Luke 22:6
He agreed, and began to look for an opportunity to hand over Jesus when a crowd would not be there.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.
In Context
5They were delighted, and offered him money.
7The Day of Unleavened Bread arrived when the Passover animal had to be sacrificed.
Cross References
Matthew 26:5But they said, “Let's not do this during the festival so that the people don't riot.”
Matthew Henry on Luke 22:2-7
The Treachery of Judas. 1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. 2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. 3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. 4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. 5 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. 6 And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the… Read the whole commentary →