Luke 22:2

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 22:2

BSB

and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death; for they feared the people.

AKJV

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

CPDV

And the leaders of the priests, and the scribes, were seeking a way to execute Jesus. Yet truly, they were afraid of the people.

ERV

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

NHEB

The chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill him, for they feared the people.

SMT

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

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 22:2

AndG2532ConjunctionthechiefpriestsG749Noun Masculine andG2532Conjunction scribesG1122Noun Masculine soughtG2212Verb howG4459theymightkillG337Verb himG846 forG1063ConjunctiontheyfearedG5399VerbthepeopleG2992Noun Masculine

Commentary for Luke 22:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 22:2

Summary

Religious leaders plot secretly due to public fear

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Leaders plotting Jesus's death

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD