Luke 11:54

laying in wait for him, in order to catch a word from his lips.

Mark 12:13

But they sent some of the Pharisees to Jesus afterward, and some of the Herodians to entrap him in conversation.

Matthew 22:15

Then the Pharisees went and took counsel how they might ensnare him during conversation.

Matthew 22:18

And Jesus, because he knew their malice, said:

Matthew 22:35

and one of them, a lawyer, tested him by asking a question.

Mark 3:2

And they kept watching Jesus to see whether he would cure him on the Sabbath; so as to have some charge to bring against him.

Luke 20:20

So they watched him, and sent spies who pretended to be honest men, in order to seize on his speech, and to deliver him up to authority and jurisdiction of the governor.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.

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Bible References

Seeking

Matthew 22:15
Then the Pharisees went and took counsel how they might ensnare him during conversation.
Mark 12:13
But they sent some of the Pharisees to Jesus afterward, and some of the Herodians to entrap him in conversation.

General references

Mark 3:2
And they kept watching Jesus to see whether he would cure him on the Sabbath; so as to have some charge to bring against him.