Luke 22:2

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Luke 22:2 New International Version (NIV)

and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some way to get rid of Jesus, for they were afraid of the people.

Luke 22:1-2 The Message (MSG)

The Feast of Unleavened Bread, also called Passover, drew near. The high priests and religion scholars were looking for a way to do away with Jesus but, fearful of the people, they were also looking for a way to cover their tracks.

Luke 22:2 King James Version (KJV)

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

Luke 22:2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

The chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they might put Him to death; for they were afraid of the people.

Luke 22:2 New Century Version (NCV)

The leading priests and teachers of the law were trying to find a way to kill Jesus, because they were afraid of the people.

Luke 22:2 American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Luke 22:2 New King James Version (NKJV)

And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people.

Luke 22:2 Amplified Bible (AMP)

The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put Him to death; for they were afraid of the people [who listened devotedly to His teaching, and who respected His spiritual wisdom].

Luke 22:2 New Living Translation (NLT)

The leading priests and teachers of religious law were plotting how to kill Jesus, but they were afraid of the people’s reaction.

Luke 22:1-2 The Passion Translation (TPT)

As the celebration of the Passover Lamb was approaching, the Jewish religious leaders and scholars of the law continually schemed to find a way to murder Jesus without starting a riot—for they feared the crowds.

Luke 22:2 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)

And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to put him to death, for they feared the people.