Luke 22:6
He consented and sought an opportunity to deliver him to them in the absence of the multitude.
World English Bible British
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, and agreed to give him money.
7The day of unleavened bread came, on which the Passover must be sacrificed.
Cross References
Matthew 26:5But they said, “Not during the feast, lest a riot occur amongst the people.”
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 →