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Luke 22:2
And the chief priests and the scribes were looking for a chance to put him to death, but they went in fear of the people.
Luke 22:2 · Bible in Basic English
Luke 22:2 in other translations
And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.
and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death; for they feared the people.
The chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death, for they feared the people.
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In context
1 Now the feast of unleavened bread was near, which is called the Passover.
2 And the chief priests and the scribes were looking for a chance to put him to death, but they went in fear of the people.
3 And Satan came into Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve.
4 And he went away and had a discussion with the chief priests and the rulers, about how he might give him up to them.
5 And they were glad, and undertook to give him money.
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