KJV ORIGINAL
And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When the religious leaders and head priests heard what Jesus said, they started plotting how to get rid of him. They were scared of him because everyone was completely blown away by what he was teaching.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus' truth was so powerful that the people in charge felt threatened enough to want him gone.
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