Luke 22:6
and he freely consented, and began seeking a good opportunity for delivering him up, in the absence of a multitude, unto them.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.
In Context
5And they rejoiced, and bargained with him to give him, silver;
7Now the day of the unleavened bread a came,—on which it was needful to be sacrificing the passover.
Cross References
Matthew 26:5They were saying, however: Not during the feast, lest, an uproar, arise among 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 →