Luke 22:2
The chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death, for they feared the people.
New Heart English 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 feast of unleavened bread, which is called the Passover, drew near.
3Satan entered into Judas, who was called Iscariot, who was numbered with the twelve.
Cross References
Psalms 2:1Why do the nations rage,and the peoples plot a vain thing?
Matthew 21:38But the farmers, when they saw the son, said among themselves, 'This is the heir. Come, let us kill him, and seize his inheritance.'
Matthew 26:3Then the chief priests and the elders of the people were gathered together in the court of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas.
Luke 20:19The chief priests and the scribes sought to lay hands on him that very hour, but they feared the people-for they knew he had spoken this parable against them.
John 11:57Now the chief priests and the Pharisees had commanded that if anyone knew where he was, he should report it, 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 →