KJV ORIGINAL
But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Meanwhile, the chief priests were literally plotting to kill Lazarus too.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When the truth threatens your power, some people will go to scary lengths to silence it.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, Jesus had recently raised Lazarus from the dead, a miracle that sparked widespread belief among the Jews and intensified opposition from the religious leaders. The chief priests, fearing that this event would lead to greater unrest and Roman intervention, saw Lazarus as a direct threat to their authority and the status quo. This plot reflects the deep-seated tensions between Jesus' growing influence and the established Jewish leadership during the first century.
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