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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/matthew/26.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />and they schemed to arrest Jesus secretly and kill him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/26.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />plotting how to capture Jesus secretly and kill him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and plotted together in order to arrest Jesus by stealth and kill him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and they plotted together, in order that they might seize Jesus by guile and kill <i>Him</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill <i>him</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and plotted to take Jesus by trickery and kill <i>Him.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and they plotted together to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and they plotted together to seize Jesus by stealth and kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and they plotted together to seize Jesus by stealth, and kill <i>Him.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and they plotted together to seize Jesus by stealth and kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and plotted together to arrest Jesus by stealth and kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and they conspired to arrest Jesus in a treacherous way and kill him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and they conspired to arrest Jesus in a treacherous way and kill Him.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and they took counsel together that they might take Jesus by subtlety, and kill him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They planned how they could sneak around and have Jesus arrested and put to death. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and they took counsel together that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They made plans to arrest Jesus in an underhanded way and to kill him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and made plans to arrest Jesus secretly and put him to death. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They conspired to arrest Jesus by treachery and to kill him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They planned to arrest Jesus by stealth and kill him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They took counsel together that they might take Jesus by deceit, and kill him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and consulted how to get Jesus into their power by stratagem and put Him to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They took counsel together that they might take Jesus by deceit and kill him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and they consulted together that they might take Jesus by guile, and kill [Him],<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and they plotted together, in order that they might seize Jesus by guile and kill <i>Him</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and they consulted together that they might take Jesus by guile, and kill him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they counselled together, that they might obtain Jesus by stratagem, and might kill.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they consulted together, that by subtilty they might apprehend Jesus, and put him to death. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they took counsel so that by deceitfulness they might take hold of Jesus and kill him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and they consulted together to arrest Jesus by treachery and put him to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and they conspired to arrest Jesus by stealth and kill him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they took counsel concerning Jesus, to arrest him by a snare and kill him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/26.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And they held a council about Yeshua, so that they might seize him by deceit and murder him.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/26.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And they consulted together that they might take Jesus by craft and kill him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/26.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And they immediately passed the verdict that they would take Jesus by stratagem, and kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/26.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And they consulted together, how they might seize Jesus by guile, and put him to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/26.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and consulted how to seize Jesus by surprize, and take away his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and consulted how to get Jesus into their power by stratagem and put Him to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/26.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />and they consulted together that they might take Jesus by guile and kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/26.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and were consulting how they might take Jesus by treachery and put Him to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/26-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=7899" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm">The Plot to Kill Jesus</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4823.htm" title="4823: synebouleusanto (V-AIM-3P) -- From sun and bouleuo; to give advice jointly, i.e. Recommend, deliberate or determine.">they conspired</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2902.htm" title="2902: kratēsōsin (V-ASA-3P) -- From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain.">arrest</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsoun (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/1388.htm" title="1388: dolō (N-DMS) -- Deceit, guile, treachery. From an obsolete primary verb, dello; a trick, i.e. wile.">covertly</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/615.htm" title="615: apokteinōsin (V-ASA-3P) -- To put to death, kill; fig: I abolish. From apo and kteino; to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy.">kill Him.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">5</span>“But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-53.htm">John 11:53</a></span><br />So from that day on they plotted to kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-1.htm">Mark 14:1-2</a></span><br />Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were two days away, and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a covert way to arrest Jesus and kill Him. / “But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-2.htm">Luke 22:2</a></span><br />and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/5-18.htm">John 5:18</a></span><br />Because of this, the Jews tried all the harder to kill Him. Not only was He breaking the Sabbath, but He was even calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-1.htm">John 7:1</a></span><br />After this, Jesus traveled throughout Galilee. He did not want to travel in Judea, because the Jews there were trying to kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-19.htm">John 7:19</a></span><br />Has not Moses given you the law? Yet not one of you keeps it. Why are you trying to kill Me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-37.htm">John 8:37</a></span><br />I know you are Abraham’s descendants, but you are trying to kill Me because My word has no place within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-40.htm">John 8:40</a></span><br />But now you are trying to kill Me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God. Abraham never did such a thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-47.htm">John 11:47-48</a></span><br />Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. / If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-33.htm">Acts 5:33</a></span><br />When the Council members heard this, they were enraged, and they resolved to put the apostles to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-23.htm">Acts 9:23</a></span><br />After many days had passed, the Jews conspired to kill him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Acts 23:12-15</a></span><br />When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. / They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Psalm 2:1-2</a></span><br />Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-13.htm">Psalm 31:13</a></span><br />For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">Psalm 37:12</a></span><br />The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtlety, and kill him.</p><p class="hdg">consulted.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-2.htm">Psalm 2:2</a></b></br> The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, <i>saying</i>,</p><p class="hdg">by.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/23-33.htm">Matthew 23:33</a></b></br> <i>Ye</i> serpents, <i>ye</i> generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/3-1.htm">Genesis 3:1</a></b></br> Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/7-19.htm">Acts 7:19</a></b></br> The same dealt subtilly with our kindred, and evil entreated our fathers, so that they cast out their young children, to the end they might not live.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/21-46.htm">Arrest</a> <a href="/matthew/22-15.htm">Consulted</a> <a href="/matthew/22-15.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/matthew/26-2.htm">Death</a> <a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/matthew/12-14.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/isaiah/53-9.htm">Guile</a> <a href="/matthew/26-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/24-9.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/matthew/23-29.htm">Order</a> <a href="/matthew/22-15.htm">Plotted</a> <a href="/matthew/24-30.htm">Power</a> <a href="/matthew/21-46.htm">Seize</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-23.htm">Sly</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-3.htm">Stealth</a> <a href="/mark/14-1.htm">Stratagem</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-4.htm">Subtilty</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-19.htm">Subtlety</a> <a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">Together</a> <a href="/matthew/22-18.htm">Trick</a> <a href="/matthew/25-17.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/26-55.htm">Arrest</a> <a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Consulted</a> <a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/matthew/26-31.htm">Death</a> <a href="/mark/7-22.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/mark/3-6.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/john/1-47.htm">Guile</a> <a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/3-4.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/matthew/26-56.htm">Order</a> <a href="/john/11-53.htm">Plotted</a> <a href="/matthew/26-64.htm">Power</a> <a href="/matthew/26-48.htm">Seize</a> <a href="/mark/14-1.htm">Sly</a> <a href="/mark/14-1.htm">Stealth</a> <a href="/mark/14-1.htm">Stratagem</a> <a href="/acts/13-10.htm">Subtilty</a> <a href="/mark/14-1.htm">Subtlety</a> <a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">Together</a> <a href="/mark/12-13.htm">Trick</a> <a href="/matthew/26-54.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-1.htm">Jesus foretells his own death.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">The rulers conspire against him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">The woman anoints his feet.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Judas bargains to betray him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-17.htm">Jesus eats the Passover;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">institutes his holy supper;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-30.htm">foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">prays in the garden;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">and being betrayed by a kiss,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">is carried to Caiaphas,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">69. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">and denied by Peter.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This conspiracy highlights the growing tension between Jesus and the Jewish authorities. Their plotting fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/psalms/2-2.htm">Psalm 2:2</a>, where rulers take counsel against the Lord and His Anointed. The Greek term used here implies a deliberate and secretive plan, indicating the depth of their hostility.<p><b>to arrest Jesus</b><br>The intent to arrest Jesus was driven by fear of His influence and popularity among the people. The leaders were threatened by His teachings and miracles, which challenged their authority. This arrest was not to be a public spectacle, as they feared the reaction of the crowds who revered Jesus as a prophet. The arrest would eventually lead to His trial and crucifixion, fulfilling the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a>, where the Messiah is led like a lamb to the slaughter.<p><b>covertly</b><br>The leaders sought to capture Jesus in a stealthy manner to avoid public uproar. This secrecy underscores their awareness of Jesus' innocence and their own unjust motives. The covert nature of their plan reflects the darkness of their intentions, contrasting with Jesus' openness and truth. This aligns with <a href="/john/3-19.htm">John 3:19-20</a>, where those who do evil hate the light and do not come to it.<p><b>and kill Him</b><br>The ultimate goal of the conspiracy was to put Jesus to death. This decision was not just a political maneuver but a fulfillment of divine prophecy. Jesus had foretold His death multiple times (e.g., <a href="/matthew/16-21.htm">Matthew 16:21</a>), indicating that it was part of God's redemptive plan. The leaders' desire to kill Jesus also echoes the sacrificial system, where the innocent lamb is slain for the sins of the people, pointing to Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (<a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/c/chief_priests_and_elders.htm">Chief Priests and Elders</a></b><br>Religious leaders of the Jewish community who were responsible for maintaining the temple and religious law. They felt threatened by Jesus' teachings and influence.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure of the New Testament, believed by Christians to be the Son of God and the Messiah. His teachings and actions often challenged the established religious order.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/conspiracy.htm">Conspiracy</a></b><br>The secret plan devised by the chief priests and elders to arrest and kill Jesus. This event marks the beginning of the Passion account, leading to Jesus' crucifixion.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where these events took place, significant as the religious and political center of Jewish life.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/passover.htm">Passover</a></b><br>The Jewish festival during which these events occurred, commemorating the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. It is significant that Jesus' death coincides with this festival, symbolizing liberation and sacrifice.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_opposition.htm">The Reality of Opposition</a></b><br>Just as Jesus faced opposition, believers today may encounter resistance when standing for truth. Understanding this can prepare us for spiritual battles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_human_plans.htm">God's Sovereignty in Human Plans</a></b><br>Despite human schemes, God's purposes prevail. This should encourage believers to trust in God's ultimate plan, even when circumstances seem dire.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_discipleship.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a></b><br>Following Jesus may lead to persecution or misunderstanding. Believers are called to remain faithful, knowing that Jesus Himself faced similar trials.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_integrity.htm">The Importance of Integrity</a></b><br>The covert nature of the conspiracy highlights the importance of transparency and integrity in our actions and decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a></b><br>Jesus' death was not an accident but a fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. This reinforces the reliability of Scripture and God's promises.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 26</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_gospels_differ_on_jesus'_arrest.htm">Why do different Gospels have different reasons for why Jesus was arrested?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_happened_at_jesus'_crucifixion.htm">What events define the crucifixion in Journey to the Cross?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_jesus_considered_a_pacifist.htm">Is Jesus considered a pacifist?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_passion_of_christ_entail.htm">What does the Passion of Christ entail?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">That they might take Jesus by subtilty.</span>--The plan implied in these words and in those that follow ("not on the feast day") would seem to have been hastened in its accomplishment by the unexpected treachery of Judas. They had intended to wait till the feast was over, but the temptation thus offered was too great to be resisted, and they accordingly stepped out of the limits which their caution had suggested, and were content to run the risk even of an "uproar among the people" within the twenty-four hours of the Paschal Feast.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">By subtilty.</span> They had decided to put Jesus to death; the question was how to get possession of his Person when there would be no attempt at a rescue, nor any tumult in his favour. The original is literally, <span class="accented">They took counsel in order that they might take</span>, etc. They seem scarcely to have reckoned on any legal trial; once they had him quietly in their hands, they would find means to dispose of him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/26-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">they conspired</span><br /><span class="grk">συνεβουλεύσαντο</span> <span class="translit">(synebouleusanto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4823.htm">Strong's 4823: </a> </span><span class="str2">From sun and bouleuo; to give advice jointly, i.e. Recommend, deliberate or determine.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">ἵνα</span> <span class="translit">(hina)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> </span><span class="str2">In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">arrest</span><br /><span class="grk">κρατήσωσιν</span> <span class="translit">(kratēsōsin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2902.htm">Strong's 2902: </a> </span><span class="str2">From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jesus</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦν</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsoun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">covertly</span><br /><span class="grk">δόλῳ</span> <span class="translit">(dolō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1388.htm">Strong's 1388: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deceit, guile, treachery. From an obsolete primary verb, dello; a trick, i.e. wile.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">kill [Him].</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀποκτείνωσιν</span> <span class="translit">(apokteinōsin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_615.htm">Strong's 615: </a> </span><span class="str2">To put to death, kill; fig: I abolish. From apo and kteino; to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/26-4.htm">Matthew 26:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/26-4.htm">Matthew 26:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/26-4.htm">Matthew 26:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/26-4.htm">Matthew 26:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/26-4.htm">Matthew 26:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/26-4.htm">Matthew 26:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/26-4.htm">Matthew 26:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/26-4.htm">Matthew 26:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/26-4.htm">Matthew 26:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/26-4.htm">Matthew 26:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/26-4.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 26:4 They took counsel together that they might (Matt. 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