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Luke 20:19

King James Version (KJV)

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And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them.

Luke 20:19 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Luke 20:19

Theological / Devotional

Chief priests. For comment see on Matt. 21:23.

The same hour. They were ready to force the issue with Jesus (see Matt. 21:46).

They perceived. Here was the reason for their immediate anger.

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