And the scribes and high priests heard it and sought how to destroy him. For they feared him, because all the people marveled at his doctrine.

After two days followed Easter, and the days of sweet bread. And the high priests and the scribes sought means, how they might take him by craft and put him to death.

When they heard that, they were glad, and promised that they would give him money. And he sought, how he might conveniently betray him.

And the high priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus, to put him to death; And they found none.