And the scribes and the chief priests sought to lay [their] hands on him at [that] same hour, and they were afraid of the people, for they knew that he had told this parable with reference to them.

For we have found this man [to be] a public menace and one who causes riots among all the Jews throughout the Roman Empire and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,

But I do confess this to you, that according to the Way (which they call a sect), so I worship the God of our fathers, believing all things [that are] in accordance with the law and that are written in the prophets,

But we would like to hear from you what you think, for concerning this sect it is known to us that it is spoken against everywhere."

In this case, moreover, it is sought in stewards that one be found faithful.

But [it is] good to be sought zealously in good at all times, and not only when I am present with you.

but [when he] was in Rome, he diligently sought me and found [me].

For if that first [covenant] had been faultless, occasion would not have been sought for a second.

For you know that also afterwards, [when he] wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, because he did not find an occasion for repentance, although he sought it with tears.

Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace meant for you sought and made careful inquiry,