New International Version 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. New Living Translation The leading priests and teachers of religious law were plotting how to kill Jesus, but they were afraid of the people’s reaction. English Standard Version And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to put him to death, for they feared the people. Berean Standard Bible and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people. Berean Literal Bible And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they might put Him to death, for they were afraid of the people. King James Bible And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. New King James Version And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people. New American Standard Bible And the chief priests and the scribes were trying to find a way to put Him to death, since they were afraid of the people. NASB 1995 The chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they might put Him to death; for they were afraid of the people. NASB 1977 And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they might put Him to death; for they were afraid of the people. Legacy Standard Bible And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they might put Him to death; for they were afraid of the people. Amplified Bible 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]. Berean Annotated Bible and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people. Christian Standard Bible The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put him to death, because they were afraid of the people. Holman Christian Standard Bible The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put Him to death, because they were afraid of the people. American Standard Version And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death; for they feared the people. Contemporary English Version The chief priests and the teachers of the Law of Moses were looking for a way to get rid of Jesus, because they were afraid of what the people might do. English Revised Version And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death; for they feared the people. GOD'S WORD® Translation The chief priests and the scribes were looking for some way to kill Jesus. However, they were afraid of the people. Good News Translation The chief priests and the teachers of the Law were afraid of the people, and so they were trying to find a way of putting Jesus to death secretly. International Standard Version So the high priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put him to death, because they were afraid of the crowd. NET Bible The chief priests and the experts in the law were trying to find some way to execute Jesus, for they were afraid of the people. New Heart English Bible The chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill him, for they feared the people. Webster's Bible Translation And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him: for they feared the people. Weymouth New Testament and the High Priests and the Scribes were contriving how to destroy Him. But they feared the people. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people. World English Bible The chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death, for they feared the people. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they may take Him up, for they were afraid of the people. Berean Literal Bible And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they might put Him to death, for they were afraid of the people. Young's Literal Translation and the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they may take him up, for they were afraid of the people. Smith's Literal Translation And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put Jesus to death: but they feared the people. Catholic Public Domain Version And the leaders of the priests, and the scribes, were seeking a way to execute Jesus. Yet truly, they were afraid of the people. New American Bible and the chief priests and the scribes were seeking a way to put him to death, for they were afraid of the people. New Revised Standard Version The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they were afraid of the people. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the high priests and the scribes sought how to kill him; but they were afraid of the people. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And the Chief Priests and Scribes were seeking how they would kill him, but they were afraid of the people. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. Godbey New Testament And the chief priests and scribes were seeking how they might kill Him; for they feared the people. Haweis New Testament And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might destroy him; for they were afraid of the people. Mace New Testament being nigh, the chief priests consulted with the Scribes, how they might put Jesus to death; for they were afraid of the people. Weymouth New Testament and the High Priests and the Scribes were contriving how to destroy Him. But they feared the people. Worrell New Testament and the high priests and scribes were seeking how they might put Him to death; for they were fearing the people. Worsley New Testament And the chief priests and scribes were consulting how they might put Him to death; for they were afraid of the people. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Plot to Kill Jesus1Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching, 2and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death; for they feared the people. 3Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve.… Cross References and the chief priests and scribes Matthew 26:3 At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, Mark 14:53 They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled. Matthew 2:4 And when he had assembled all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, Mark 14:1 Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were two days away, and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a covert way to arrest Jesus and kill Him. Matthew 26:4 and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him. John 11:53 So from that day on they plotted to kill Him. for they feared the people. Luke 20:19 When the scribes and chief priests realized that Jesus had spoken this parable against them, they sought to arrest Him that very hour. But they were afraid of the people. Mark 12:12 At this, the leaders sought to arrest Jesus, for they knew that He had spoken this parable against them. But fearing the crowd, they left Him and went away. Mark 11:32 But if we say, ‘From men’...” they were afraid of the people, for they all held that John truly was a prophet. John 11:47-53 Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. / If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” / But one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all! … John 7:32 When the Pharisees heard the crowd whispering these things about Jesus, they and the chief priests sent officers to arrest Him. John 7:45-49 Then the officers returned to the chief priests and Pharisees, who asked them, “Why didn’t you bring Him in?” / “Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered. / “Have you also been deceived?” replied the Pharisees. … John 11:57 But the chief priests and Pharisees had given orders that anyone who knew where He was must report it, so that they could arrest Him. John 12:10-11 So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, / for on account of him many of the Jews were deserting them and believing in Jesus. Acts 4:27-28 In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. / They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen. Acts 5:17-18 Then the high priest and all his associates, who belonged to the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They went out / and arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. Treasury of Scripture And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. Luke 19:47,48 And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him, … Luke 20:19 And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them. Psalm 2:1-5 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? … Jump to Previous Afraid Chance Chief Death Destroy Feared High Jesus Kill Law Priests Rid Scribes Seeking Sought Teachers WayJump to Next Afraid Chance Chief Death Destroy Feared High Jesus Kill Law Priests Rid Scribes Seeking Sought Teachers WayLuke 22 1. The leaders conspire against Jesus.3. Satan prepares Judas to betray him. 7. The apostles prepare the Passover. 19. Jesus institutes his holy supper; 21. covertly foretells of the traitor; 24. rebukes the rest of his apostles from ambition; 31. assures Peter his faith should not fail; 34. and yet he should deny him thrice. 39. He prays in the mount, and sweats blood; 47. is betrayed with a kiss; 50. he heals Malchus' ear; 54. he is thrice denied by Peter; 63. shamefully abused; 66. and confesses himself to be the Son of God. and the chief priests and scribes These leading members of Israel’s religious establishment included the high priestly families and trained interpreters of the Law. Many served on the Sanhedrin and held considerable influence over worship, public life, and legal affairs. Mat 26:3 At that time the chief priests and elders of the people… were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, Their hostility had grown as Jesus openly exposed hypocrisy, challenged corrupt practices, and declared authority that belonged to God alone. They regarded Him as a threat to their position and sought a means to remove Him without provoking public resistance. Mrk 14:1 Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread… for they feared the people. Jesus remained widely respected by the crowds, who had witnessed His works and heard His teaching. The leaders therefore acted cautiously, waiting for an opportunity to arrest Him away from public attention. Luk 20:19 When the scribes and chief priests realized… Persons / Places / Events 1. Chief PriestsThese were the leading priests in the Jewish religious hierarchy, responsible for temple rituals and maintaining religious order. They held significant influence and authority within the Jewish community. 2. Scribes Experts in the Jewish Law, the scribes were responsible for teaching and interpreting the Scriptures. They were often aligned with the Pharisees and held considerable sway over public opinion. 3. Jesus The central figure of the New Testament, Jesus is the Messiah and Son of God. His teachings and actions often challenged the established religious order, leading to tension with the religious leaders. 4. The People Referring to the general populace of Jerusalem and surrounding areas, who were often captivated by Jesus' teachings and miracles. Their support for Jesus was a concern for the religious leaders. 5. Plot to Kill Jesus This event marks the beginning of the religious leaders' active conspiracy to arrest and execute Jesus, driven by fear of losing their authority and influence over the people. Teaching Points Fear of Man vs. Fear of GodThe religious leaders were more concerned with maintaining their power and influence than seeking God's will. Believers should prioritize God's approval over human approval. The Danger of Religious Hypocrisy The chief priests and scribes, despite their knowledge of the Scriptures, failed to recognize Jesus as the Messiah. This serves as a warning against allowing religious tradition to blind us to God's truth. The Sovereignty of God in Adversity Despite the plot against Him, Jesus' path to the cross was part of God's redemptive plan. Trust in God's sovereignty, even when facing opposition or persecution. The Power of Public Opinion The leaders' fear of the people shows the influence of public opinion. Christians should be discerning and not swayed by popular opinion when it contradicts biblical truth. The Cost of Discipleship Jesus' impending suffering and death remind believers of the cost of following Him. True discipleship may involve sacrifice and opposition. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 22:2?2. How does Luke 22:2 illustrate the religious leaders' fear of public opinion? 3. What role does fear play in the leaders' decision-making in Luke 22:2? 4. How can we avoid letting fear of others influence our decisions today? 5. Compare the leaders' fear in Luke 22:2 with Proverbs 29:25. What insights emerge? 6. How can we ensure our actions align with God's will, not public pressure? 7. Why did the chief priests and scribes seek to kill Jesus in Luke 22:2? 8. How does Luke 22:2 reflect the tension between religious authority and Jesus' teachings? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Luke 22:2? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 22? Verse 2. - And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. The determination, long maturing, had, during the last few days of public teaching, been come to on the part of the Sanhedrin. They had determined to put the dangerous public Teacher to death. The bitter hatred on the part of the Jewish rulers had been gradually growing in intensity during the two years and a half of the public ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. The raising of Lazarus seems to have finally decided the governing body with as little delay as possible to compass the Reformer's death. The temporary withdrawal of the Lord after the great miracle deferred their purpose for a season; after, however, a retirement for a few weeks, Jesus appeared again, shortly before the Passover, and taught publicly in the temple, at a season when Jerusalem was crowded with pilgrims arriving for the great feast. Never had his teaching excited such interest, never had it stirred up such burning opposition as at this juncture. This decided the Jewish rulers to carry out their design on the life of the Galilaean Teacher with as little delay as possible. The only thing that perplexed them was how this could safely be accomplished, owing to the favor in which he was held by the people, especially by the crowds of pilgrims from the provinces then in Jerusalem. Luke 22:2 exposes leaders who, despite spiritual titles, secretly scheme to kill the Messiah. Their relentless search, murderous intent, and people-pleasing fear show hearts far from God, yet their rebellion cannot thwart His plan; instead, it propels Jesus toward the cross, accomplishing the salvation Scripture promised. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek andκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. chief priests ἀρχιερεῖς (archiereis) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 749: High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. scribes γραμματεῖς (grammateis) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1122: From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary. were looking ἐζήτουν (ezētoun) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2212: To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot. for a way πῶς (pōs) Adverb Strong's 4459: Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much! to put [Jesus] to death; ἀνέλωσιν (anelōsin) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 337: From ana and haireomai; to take up, i.e. Adopt; by implication, to take away, i.e. Abolish, murder. for γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. they feared ἐφοβοῦντο (ephobounto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 5399: From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. people. λαόν (laon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2992: Apparently a primary word; a people. Additonal Resources Luke 22:2 Blue Letter BibleLuke 22:2 Bible Gateway Luke 22:2 Bible.com Luke 22:2 NIV |
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