Matthew 26:4

And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 26:4

BSB

and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him.

AKJV

And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtlety, and kill him.

CPDV

And they took counsel so that by deceitfulness they might take hold of Jesus and kill him.

ERV

and they took counsel together that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.

NHEB

They took counsel together that they might take Jesus by deceit, and kill him.

SMT

And they counselled together, that they might obtain Jesus by stratagem, and might kill.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 26:4

AndG2532Conjunction consultedG4823Verb thatG2443ConjunctiontheymighttakeG2902Verb JesusG2424Noun MasculinebysubtiltyG1388Masculine Neuter andG2532Conjunction killG615Verbhim

Commentary for Matthew 26:4

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

Overview of Matthew 26:4

Summary

Leaders plot to capture and murder Jesus

Place

Caiaphas's palace

Event

Plotting Jesus's death

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD