Mark 11:18

KJV1611 – Modern English

And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people were astonished at his teaching.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Καὶ ἤκουσαν οἱ γραμματεῖς καὶ οἱ ἀρχιερεῖς, καὶ ἐζήτουν πῶς αὐτὸν ἀπολέσωσιν: ἐφοβοῦντο γὰρ αὐτόν, ὅτι πᾶς ὁ ὄχλος ἐξεπλήσσετο ἐπὶ τῇ διδαχῇ αὐτοῦ.

Transliteration

And ēkousan the grammateis and the archiereis, and they ezētoun how him they might apolesōsin: they ephobounto gar him, because all the ochlos exeplēsseto at the didachē of him.

Grammar Details

• *ēkousan*: aorist active indicative, 3rd plural - they heard
• *grammateis*: nominative, masculine, plural - scribes
• *archiereis*: nominative, masculine, plural - chief priests
• *ezētoun*: imperfect active indicative, 3rd plural - they were seeking
• *apolesōsin*: aorist active subjunctive, 3rd plural - they might destroy
• *ephobounto*: imperfect middle indicative, 3rd plural - they were fearing
• *gar*: conjunction - for/because
• *ochlos*: nominative, masculine, singular - crowd
• *exeplēsseto*: imperfect passive indicative, 3rd singular - was amazed/astonished
• *didachē*: dative, feminine, singular - teaching

Word Meanings

• *ēkousan*: heard/listened
• *grammateis*: scribes/experts in the law
• *archiereis*: chief priests/high priests
• *ezētoun*: were seeking/looking for ways
• *apolesōsin*: might destroy/kill/do away with
• *ephobounto*: were fearing/afraid of
• *ochlos*: crowd/multitude/throng
• *exeplēsseto*: was amazed/astonished/astounded
• *didachē*: teaching/instruction/doctrine

Other Translations

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  The chief priests and the scribes heard this and began seeking a way to destroy him. They were afraid of him, because the whole crowd was amazed at his teaching.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  And{G2532} the chief priests{G749} and{G2532} the scribes{G1122} heard{G191} it, and{G2532} sought{G2212} how{G4459} they might destroy{G622} him:{G846} for{G1063} they feared{G5399} him,{G846} for{G3754} all{G3956} the multitude{G3793} was astonished{G1605} at{G1909} his{G846} teaching.{G1322}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  And{G2532} the scribes{G1122} and{G2532} chief priests{G749} heard{G191}{(G5656)} it, and{G2532} sought{G2212}{(G5707)} how{G4459} they might destroy{G622}{(G5692)} him{G846}: for{G1063} they feared{G5399}{(G5711)} him{G846}, because{G3754} all{G3956} the people{G3793} was astonished{G1605}{(G5712)} at{G1909} his{G846} doctrine{G1322}.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  And the Scribes and hye prestes hearde yt and sought howe to distroye him. For they feared him because all the people marveled at his doctrine.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  And the scrybes and hye prestes herde of it. And they sought how they might destroye him, but they were afrayed of him, for all the people marueled at his doctryne.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And the Scribes and hie Priestes heard it, and sought howe to destroy him: for they feared him, because the whole multitude was astonied at his doctrine.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  And the scribes & hye priestes hearde it, and sought howe to destroy hym: For they feared hym, because all the people was astonyed at his doctrine.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  And the scribes and chief priests heard [it], and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  The chief priests and the scribes heard it, and sought how they might destroy him. For they feared him, because all the multitude was astonished at his teaching.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  And the scribes and the chief priests heard, and they were seeking how they shall destroy him, for they were afraid of him, because all the multitude was astonished at his teaching;

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And the chief priests and the scribes heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, for all the multitude was astonished at his teaching.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And the chief priests and the scribes heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, for all the multitude was astonished at his teaching.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And it came to the ears of the chief priests and scribes, and they took thought how they might put him to death; being in fear of him, because all the people were full of wonder at his teaching.

• World English Bible (2000)

  The chief priests and the scribes heard it, and sought how they might destroy him. For they feared him, because all the multitude was astonished at his teaching.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  The chief priests and the experts in the law heard it and they considered how they could assassinate him, for they feared him, because the whole crowd was amazed by his teaching.

Referenced Verses

• Matt 7:28 : 28 And it happened, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished at His teaching.
• Mark 12:12 : 12 They sought to arrest him, but feared the crowd, for they knew he had spoken the parable against them. So they left him and went away.
• Mark 14:1-2 : 1 After two days was the feast of the Passover and of Unleavened Bread; and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by deceit and kill him. 2 But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar of the people.
• Luke 4:22 : 22 And all bore witness to him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is this not Joseph's son?
• Luke 19:47 : 47 And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the leaders of the people sought to destroy him,
• Luke 20:19 : 19 And the chief priests and the scribes tried to lay hands on him at that very hour; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them.
• John 7:46 : 46 The officers answered, No man ever spoke like this man.
• John 11:53-57 : 53 Then from that day on, they plotted to put him to death. 54 Therefore Jesus no longer walked openly among the Jews; but went from there into a country near the wilderness, to a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples. 55 And the Jews' Passover was near at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the Passover, to purify themselves. 56 Then they sought for Jesus and spoke among themselves, as they stood in the temple, What do you think—that he will not come to the feast? 57 Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a command, that if anyone knew where he was, he should report it, so that they might seize him.
• Acts 24:25 : 25 And as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go away for now; when I have a convenient time, I will call for you.
• Rev 11:5-9 : 5 And if anyone desires to harm them, fire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies; and if anyone desires to harm them, he must be killed in this manner. 6 These have power to shut heaven, that it does not rain in the days of their prophecy; and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to strike the earth with all plagues, as often as they desire. 7 And when they have finished their testimony, the beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit will make war against them, overcome them, and kill them. 8 And their dead bodies will lie in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified. 9 And those from the peoples, tribes, tongues, and nations will see their dead bodies three and a half days, and will not allow their dead bodies to be put in graves. 10 And those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them, make merry, and send gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented those who dwelt on the earth.
• Matt 21:15 : 15 And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying out in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David, they were very displeased,
• Matt 21:38-39 : 38 But when the vine dressers saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him and seize his inheritance. 39 And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him.
• Matt 21:45-46 : 45 And when the chief priests and Pharisees heard his parables, they perceived that he spoke of them. 46 But when they sought to seize him, they feared the multitude because they considered him a prophet.
• Matt 26:3-4 : 3 Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, to the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas, 4 And consulted that they might take Jesus by stealth, and kill him.
• Mark 1:22 : 22 And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.
• Mark 3:6 : 6 And the Pharisees went out and immediately took counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him.
• Mark 6:20 : 20 For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
• Mark 11:32 : 32 But if we say, From men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.
• 1 Kgs 18:17-18 : 17 And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said to him, Are you he who troubles Israel? 18 And he answered, I have not troubled Israel; but you and your father's house have, in that you have forsaken the commandments of the LORD, and you have followed Baalim.
• 1 Kgs 21:20 : 20 And Ahab said to Elijah, Have you found me, O my enemy? And he answered, I have found you: because you have sold yourself to work evil in the sight of the LORD.
• 1 Kgs 22:8 : 8 And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may inquire of the Lord: but I hate him; for he does not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.
• 1 Kgs 22:18 : 18 And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell you that he would prophesy no good concerning me, but evil?
• Isa 49:7 : 7 Thus says the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despises, to him whom the nation abhors, to the servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD who is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose you.