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17 lines
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# They sought to arrest Jesus
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"They" refers to the chief priests, scribes, and elders. This group may be referred to as the "Jewish leaders."
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# sought
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"wanted"
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# but they feared the crowd
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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
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"to accuse them"
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