Mark 11:18

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Summary

And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.

And

Astonished

Bible References

And

The Pharisees went away and immediately conspired with the Herodians. They tried to decide how they might destroy him.

They tried to capture him but feared the crowd. They perceived that he spoke the illustration against them. So they left him and went away.

It was just two days until the feast of the Passover and the unleavened bread. The chief priests and the scribes sought how they might quietly capture and kill him.

Israel's Holy God and Savior says to the one who is deeply despised, hated by the nations and is the servant of rulers: Kings will see you released and will rise to show their respect. Princes will also see it and they will bow low to honor you.

The chief priests and the scribes saw the powerful works he did. They heard the children crying out in the Temple: Glory to the son of David. This made them very angry.

The chief priest and the elders of the people assembled at the court of Caiaphas, the high priest.

Everyday he taught in the temple. The chief priests, scribes and other important men of the people looked for ways to destroy him.

So from that day forth they took counsel that they might put him to death.

Astonished

They were astonished at his doctrine, for he taught with authority and not like the scribes.

When Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were astonished at what he taught.

All witnessed this and wondered at the kind words that he spoke. They said: Is this not Joseph's son?

No man has ever spoken the way he speaks, they replied.