Luke 22:6

So Judas assented, and looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus to them, in the absence of a crowd.

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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 glad of this, and agreed to pay him.

7When the day of the Festival of the unleavened bread came, on which the Passover lambs had to be killed,

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Cross References

Matthew 26:5but they said, “Not during the Festival, or the people may 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 →

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