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The chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death, for they feared the people.
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A Plot Hindered by Popularity
Scholars explain that the religious leaders were actively and continuously plotting to kill Jesus. However, their plans were stalled by a significant obstacle: their fear of the common people. Jesus's immense popularity, especially with the crowds gathered for Passover, made the leaders worry that a public arrest would cause a riot.
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Sought (εζητουν). Imperfect active of ζητεω, were seeking, conative imperfect.
How they might put him to death
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17th Century
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