Now therefore you and the Sanhedrin should make representations to the Tribune for him to bring him down to you, under the impression that you intend to inquire more minutely about him; and we are prepared to assassinate him before he comes near the place."

"desiring the favour he might be sent for to Jerusalem." they having prepar'd measures to assassinate him upon the road.

for such a conduct the Jews seiz'd upon me in the temple, designing to assassinate me;