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They took counsel together that they might take Jesus by deceit, and kill him.
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A Plot Born of Fear
Commentators unanimously explain that the religious leaders plotted to arrest Jesus "by subtlety" because they were afraid of the people. Jesus was so popular with the crowds, who viewed him as a prophet or even the Messiah, that the leaders feared a public arrest would cause a riot and a rescue attempt. Their deception was a tactic to avoid a public backlash.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
By subtlety. That is, by guile, deceit, or in some secret manner, so that the people would not know it.
Jesus was regarded by the p…
They took counsel together (συνεβουλευσαντο). Aorist middle indicative, indicating their puzzled state of mind. They have had no t…
19th Century
Anglican
That they might take Jesus by deceit — The plan implied in these words and in the phrase that follows, “not on the feast day,” see…
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Baptist
While Jesus was prophesying, His enemies were plotting. This fulfilled Psalm 2:2: “The rulers take counsel together against the Lord, and again…
Opposition to Jesus had been rising for some time (cf. 12:14; 21:45–46). God, however, is in control of these events. The leaders may plot; but if …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtlety The Jews had often attempted his life, but he escaped out of th…
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Our Lord had often told of his sufferings as at a distance; now he speaks of them as at hand. At the same time the Jewish council consulted how the…
13th Century
Catholic
The Evangelist, having related the preparatory events for the Passion, here begins to discuss Christ’s Passion, which is divided into two parts. Fi…
