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Luke 22:2

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The chief priests and religious leaders were plotting how they could kill Jesus, but they were scared of how the people would react.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even the powerful get nervous when they're plotting against someone the people actually love.

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