Translations
Modern
“But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”
Traditional
But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.
Literal
But they were saying, “Not during the feast, lest a riot might take place among the people.”
Latin
Dicebant autem: Non in die festo, ne forte tumultus fieret in populo.
Original
Greek
English
“But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”
Notes
At Passover, Jerusalem was crowded with pilgrims. The Jewish leaders feared losing their authority if they caused or permitted anything that looked like a revolt against Rome (see Matthew 21:8–11, 14–16).
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Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bloody Sweat Caiaphas Elder Gospel of Matthew Passion
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Government: Constitutes Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Conspire to Destroy Jesus