Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they may take him up, for they were afraid of the people.