unfoldingWord_en_tn/mrk/12/12.md

# They sought to arrest Jesus

"They" refers to the chief priests, scribes, and elders. This group may be referred to as the "Jewish leaders."

# sought

"wanted"

# but they feared the crowd

They were afraid of what the crowd would do to them if they arrested Jesus. This can be made clear. Alternate translation: "but they feared what the crowd would do if they arrested him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# against them

"to accuse them"
Remainder of books formated per verse 2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00			`# They sought to arrest Jesus`

			`"They" refers to the chief priests, scribes, and elders. This group may be referred to as the "Jewish leaders."`

			`# sought`

			`"wanted"`

			`# but they feared the crowd`

Replace all AT: with Alternate translation: 2018-02-10 00:34:10 +00:00			`They were afraid of what the crowd would do to them if they arrested Jesus. This can be made clear. Alternate translation: "but they feared what the crowd would do if they arrested him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])`
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			`# against them`

			`"to accuse them"`