And the Scribes and the High-priests sought to thrust on him their hands, in that very hour; and feared the people; for they perceived that, against them, spake he this parable.

And the High-priests and the Scribes were seeking, how they might get rid of him; for they feared the people.

Then, went the Pharisees and took, counsel, that they might ensnare him, in discourse.

Were very attentive to hear him

and read therein, before the broad place which was before the water-gate, from the time it was light, until the noon of the day, in presence of the men and the women, and such as had understanding, - and, the ears of all the people, were unto the book of the law.

The officers answered - Never, man spake thus!

And, a certain woman, by name Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, devout towards God, was hearkening, whose heart, the Lord, fully opened, to be giving heed unto the things being spoken by Paul.

General references

And the High-priests and the Scribes were seeking, how they might get rid of him; for they feared the people.