Luke 20:20

"The chief priests and the scribes sought to lay hands on him that very hour, but they feared the people—for they knew he had spoken this parable against them."

Key Reflection

This verse reveals the tension between Jesus' popularity among the people and his adversaries' desire to silence him. Despite their intent to seize him, they hesitated due to his growing influence and the potential backlash from the crowd, highlighting the dynamic interplay of public opinion and religious power in Jesus' time.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verses 20-38. See Barnes "Mt 22:15, also Mt 22:16-33 See Barnes "Mr 12:13, also Mr 12:14-27. Verse 20. No Barnes text on this verse. {m} "that they might take" Mt 22:15 __________________________________________________________________

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