Luke 22:2
The chief priests and the scribes discussed how they could put Jesus to death, for they were afraid of the people.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.
In Context
1Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread was approaching, which is called the Passover.
3Then Satan entered into Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve.
Cross References
Psalms 2:1Why are the nations in turmoil, 1 and why do the peoples make plots that will fail? 1
Matthew 21:38But when the vine growers saw the son, they said among themselves, 'This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and take over the inheritance.'
Matthew 26:3Then the chief priests and the elders of the people were gathered together in the palace of the high priest, who was named Caiaphas.
Luke 20:19So the scribes and the chief priests sought to lay hands on him in that very hour, for they knew that he had spoken this parable against them. But they were afraid of the people.
John 11:57Now the chief priests and the Pharisees had given an order that if anyone knew where Jesus was, he should report it so that they might seize him.
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 →