They plotted to kill Jesus
A list of scriptures where people plotted the death of Jesus:
Early Plotting (Pre-Ministry and Early Ministry)
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Matthew 2:13-16 (Herod’s attempt to kill Jesus as a child)
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Luke 4:28-30 (Nazarenes’ attempt to throw Jesus off a cliff)
Pharisees and Scribes
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Matthew 12:14 (Pharisees plot to destroy Jesus)
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Mark 3:6 (Pharisees and Herodians plot to kill Jesus)
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Luke 6:11 (Pharisees and scribes seek to harm Jesus)
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John 5:18 (Jews seek to kill Jesus)
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John 7:1 (Jews seek to kill Jesus)
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John 8:37, 40 (Jews seek to stone Jesus)
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John 10:31 (Jews attempt to stone Jesus)
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John 11:53 (Pharisees and chief priests plot to arrest and kill Jesus)
Chief Priests and Elders
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Matthew 26:3-4 (Chief priests and elders plot to arrest Jesus)
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Mark 14:1-2 (Chief priests and scribes plot to arrest Jesus)
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Luke 22:2 (Chief priests and officers plot to arrest Jesus)
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John 11:47-53 (Chief priests and Pharisees plot to arrest and kill Jesus)
Judas Iscariot’s Betrayal
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Matthew 26:14-16 (Judas agrees to betray Jesus)
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Mark 14:10-11 (Judas agrees to betray Jesus)
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Luke 22:3-6 (Satan enters Judas; he agrees to betray Jesus)
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John 13:2 (Satan prompts Judas to betray Jesus)
Final Plotting (Passion Week)
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Matthew 26:47-50 (Judas betrays Jesus)
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Mark 14:43-46 (Judas betrays Jesus)
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Luke 22:47-53 (Judas betrays Jesus)
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John 18:2-5 (Judas betrays Jesus)
Additional References
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Acts 2:22-23 (Peter mentions Jewish leaders’ role in Jesus’ death)
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Acts 4:27-28 (Peter and John mention Jewish leaders’ role in Jesus’ death)
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1 Thessalonians 2:14-15 (Paul mentions Jewish leaders’ role in Jesus’ death)
These scriptures demonstrate the escalating opposition to Jesus’ ministry, ultimately leading to His crucifixion.