And they were watching Him, if He will heal him on the Sabbath, that they might accuse Him.

And the Pharisees, having gone out immediately along with the Herodians, took counsel against Him in order that they might kill Him.

For He healed many; so that they were falling before Him so that they might touch Him, so many as had diseases.

And king Herod heard; for His name became known: and said, John the Baptist is risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works are wrought in Him.

And it being a high day, when Herod on his birthday made a feast to his mighty men, and chiliarchs, and the first men of Galilee;

for he did not know what he might say; for they were afraid.

And the scribes and high priests heard Him, seeking how they might destroy Him: for they feared Him, because all the multitude were delighted with His teaching.

And he sent a servant to the husbandmen in the season, that he might receive from the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard:

And it was the passover and feast of unleavened bread after two days. And the high priests and scribes were seeking how they might kill Him, having taken Him by stratagem.

And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went away to the chief priests, that he might betray Him to them.

And they, hearing, rejoiced, and promised to give him money. And he was seeking how he might betray Him opportunely.

And turning, He found them again sleeping, for their eyes were heavy; and they did not know what they might respond to Him.