Then the Pharisees went out with the Herodians and immediately conspired against Him, how they might destroy Him.

And they sought to lay hold of Him, but they feared the crowd, for they knew that He has spoken the parable against them. And leaving Him, they went away.

Now after two days it was the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they might get hold of Him by guile, and [how] they might kill [Him].

But they said, "Not during the feast, lest there be a disturbance of the people."

Thus says the Lord that delivered you, the God of Israel, Sanctify him that despises his life, him that is abhorred by the nations that are the servants of princes; kings shall behold him, and princes shall arise, and shall worship him, for the Lord's sake; for the Holy One of Israel is faithful, and I have chosen you.

But when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonders which He did, and the children crying out in the temple and saying, "Hosanna to the Son of David," they became indignant

"But when the farmers saw the son, they said among themselves, 'This is the heir. Come, let us kill him, and let us gain possession of his inheritance.'

"And taking him, they cast [him] out of the vineyard and killed [him].

Now when the chief priests and Pharisees heard His parables, they knew that He was speaking about them.

And seeking to seize Him, they feared the crowds, since they considered Him as a prophet.

Then the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders of the people were assembled into the court of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,

and plotted to take Jesus by guile and kill Him.

And He was teaching daily in the temple. But the chief priests, the scribes, and the leaders of the people were seeking to destroy Him,

Therefore from that day [on] they took counsel together, that they might kill Him.

And the Passover of the Jews was near, and many went from the country up to Jerusalem before the Passover, so that they might purify themselves.

Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a command, that if anyone knew where He was, he should report [it], so that they might seize Him.

"But should we say, 'From men' "--they feared the people, for all had counted John to have been a prophet indeed.

for Herod was afraid of John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and he was protecting him. And when he heard him, he did many things, but he would hear him gladly.

And it came to pass when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said to Elijah, Are you he that perverts Israel?

And Elijah said, I do not pervert Israel; but it is you and your father's house, in that you forsake the Lord your God, and you have gone after the Baals.

And Ahab said to Elijah, Have you found me, O my enemy? And he said, I have found [you]; because you have wickedly sold yourself to work evil in the sight of the Lord, to provoke Him to anger;

And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, There is one man here [for us] to inquire of the Lord by; but I hate him, for he does not speak good of me, but only evil; Micaiah son of Imlah. And Jehoshaphat king of Judah said, Let not the king say such things!

And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat king of Judah, Did I not say to you that this man does not prophesy good to me, for [he speaks] nothing but evil?

And seeking to seize Him, they feared the crowds, since they considered Him as a prophet.

And as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment which is going to be, Felix became afraid and answered, "Go away for now; but when I have opportunity I will summon you."

And if anyone wants to harm them, fire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies. And if anyone wants to harm them, he must be killed in this way.

And when they finish their testimony, the Beast who ascends out of the bottomless pit will make war with them, and will overcome them, and will kill them.

Then some of the peoples, tribes, languages, and nations saw their corpse three-and-a-half days, and they will not allow their corpses to be put into a tomb.

And they were astonished at His doctrine, for He was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.

And so it was, when Jesus finished these words, the crowds were astonished at His teaching,

And all were bearing witness to Him, and were marveling at the gracious words which came out of His mouth. And they said, "Is this not Joseph's son?"

The attendants answered them, "No man ever spoke like this Man!"