So they watched Him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They were hoping to catch Him in His words in order to hand Him over to the rule and authority of the governor. Cross References Daniel 6:4 Thus the administrators and satraps sought a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him. Matthew 22:15 Then the Pharisees went out and conspired to trap Jesus in His words. Matthew 27:2 They bound Him, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate the governor. Mark 3:2 In order to accuse Jesus, they were watching to see if He would heal on the Sabbath. Mark 12:13 Later, they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to catch Jesus in His words. Luke 11:54 waiting to catch Him in something He might say. Luke 20:21 "Teacher," they inquired, "we know that You speak and teach correctly. You show no partiality, but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Luke 20:26 And they were unable to trap Him in His words before the people; and amazed at His answer, they fell silent. Treasury of Scripture And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him to the power and authority of the governor. they watched. Psalm 37:32,33 Psalm 38:12 Isaiah 29:20,21 feign. 2 Samuel 14:2 1 Kings 14:2-6 Psalm 66:3 they might deliver. Matthew 27:2 John 18:28-32 |