Matthew 12:14

14 But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus.

Matthew 12:14 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
14 Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him.
English Standard Version (ESV)
14 But the Pharisees went out and conspired against him, how to destroy him.
New Living Translation (NLT)
14 Then the Pharisees called a meeting to plot how to kill Jesus.
The Message Bible (MSG)
14 The Pharisees walked out furious, sputtering about how they were going to ruin Jesus.
American Standard Version (ASV)
14 But the Pharisees went out, and took counsel against him, how they might destroy him.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
14 The Pharisees left and plotted to kill Jesus.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
14 But the Pharisees went out and plotted against Him, how they might destroy Him.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
14 But the Pharisees went out and planned how to kill Jesus.

Matthew 12:14 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 12:14

Then the Pharisees went out
Of the synagogue, being, as Luke says, filled with madness, at the unanswerableness of his arguments; and because of the violation of the sabbath, as they thought; and most of all, because of the miracle wrought by him; and which was so glaringly a proof of his being Lord of the sabbath, and could not fail of creating him esteem among the people: and held a council against him, how they might destroy him. Mark says, the council was held by them with the Herodians; of whom, (See Gill on Matthew 22:16) who, though they differed from them both in religion and politics, yet might be thought very proper persons to advise with about this matter; and especially, as they might have a greater interest at court, than they had. Nor did they scruple to enter into such a consultation, though on the sabbath day, and about the taking away of the life of an innocent person; which shows what scared consciences, and hard hearts they had, and how full of hypocrisy they were.

Matthew 12:14 In-Context

12 How much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.”
13 Then he said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” So he stretched it out and it was completely restored, just as sound as the other.
14 But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus.
15 Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. A large crowd followed him, and he healed all who were ill.
16 He warned them not to tell others about him.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Genesis 37:18; Psalms 71:10; Matthew 26:4; Matthew 27:1; Mark 3:6; Luke 6:11; John 5:18; John 7:1,19; John 11:53
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