When the scribes and chief priests realized that Jesus had spoken this parable against them, they sought to arrest Him that very hour. But they were afraid of the people.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} the chief priests{G749} and{G2532} the scribes{G1122} the same{G1722}{G846} hour{G5610} sought{G2212}{(G5656)} to lay{G1911}{(G5629)} hands{G5495} on{G1909} him{G846}; and{G2532} they feared{G5399}{(G5675)} the people{G2992}: for{G1063} they perceived{G1097}{(G5627)} that{G3754} he had spoken{G2036}{(G5627)} this{G5026} parable{G3850} against{G4314} them{G846}.
Strong's King James
(19) The Torah-scribes and the leading priests tried to lay hands upon Him in His hour because they understood that He spoke this riddle against them but they feared the people.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Message
And the chief priests and the scribes sought to lay hands on him in that hour, and they feared the people, for they knew that against them he spake this simile.
Young's Literal Translation
