Matthew 2:8

And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said to them, "Go and inquire particularly about the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, so that I may go and do homage to him too."

Matthew 2:16

Then Herod saw that he had been tricked by the astrologers, and he was very angry, and he sent and made away with all the boys in Bethlehem and in all that neighborhood who were two years old or under, for that was the tune he had learned from the astrologers by his inquiries.

Matthew 21:46

and they wanted to have him arrested, but they were afraid of the people, for the people considered him a prophet.

Matthew 26:4-5

and plotted to arrest Jesus by stealth and put him to death.

Matthew 27:63-64

and said, "Sir, we remember that when this impostor was alive he said, 'After three days I will rise again!'

Matthew 28:2-6

And there was a great earthquake. For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and went and rolled the stone back and sat upon it.

Acts 4:17-18

But to keep it from spreading farther among the people, let us warn them to say nothing to anyone else at all about this person."

Acts 5:27-28

So they brought them before the council. The high priest called on them for an explanation.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform.

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Bible References

Imagined

Matthew 21:46
and they wanted to have him arrested, but they were afraid of the people, for the people considered him a prophet.
Matthew 26:4
and plotted to arrest Jesus by stealth and put him to death.
Acts 5:27
So they brought them before the council. The high priest called on them for an explanation.

Are not

Matthew 2:8
And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said to them, "Go and inquire particularly about the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, so that I may go and do homage to him too."
Matthew 27:63
and said, "Sir, we remember that when this impostor was alive he said, 'After three days I will rise again!'
Matthew 28:2
And there was a great earthquake. For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and went and rolled the stone back and sat upon it.
Acts 4:17
But to keep it from spreading farther among the people, let us warn them to say nothing to anyone else at all about this person."

General references

Luke 20:43
Until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet!" '