And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.
The chief priests and religious leaders were plotting how they could kill Jesus, but they were scared of how the people would react.
Even the powerful get nervous when they're plotting against someone the people actually love.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, this verse is set during the Passion Week, as Jesus is in Jerusalem preparing for his crucifixion. The chief priests and scribes were the Jewish religious leaders who opposed Jesus because his growing popularity and teachings threatened their authority and the established religious order. They plotted to kill him covertly, knowing that his support among the common people could spark unrest or rebellion if they acted openly.
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