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Luke 22:2
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Luke 22:2
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and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some way to get rid of Jesus, for they were afraid of the people.
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Luke 22:2 in Other Translations
KJV
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And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.
ESV
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And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to put him to death, for they feared the people.
NLT
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The leading priests and teachers of religious law were plotting how to kill Jesus, but they were afraid of the people’s reaction.
MSG
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The high priests and religion scholars were looking for a way to do away with Jesus but, fearful of the people, they were also looking for a way to cover their tracks.
CSB
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The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put Him to death, because they were afraid of the people.
Luke 22:2 In-Context
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Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching,
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and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some way to get rid of Jesus, for they were afraid of the people.
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Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve.
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And Judas went to the chief priests and the officers of the temple guard and discussed with them how he might betray Jesus.
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They were delighted and agreed to give him money.
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Matthew 12:14
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