And the scribes and the chief priests heard. And they sought how they might destroy Him. For they feared Him, because all the people were astonished at His doctrine.
And the chief priests and the scribes sought to lay hands on Him the same hour. And they feared the people, for they perceived that He had spoken this parable against them.
And all the chief priests and the Pharisees had given commands, that if anyone knew where He was, he should make it known so that they might seize Him.