When the chief priests and scribes heard this, they looked for a way to kill Him. For they were afraid of Him, because the whole crowd was astonished at His teaching.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
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Strong's King James
(18) The priests and the scribes heard and sought how to destroy Him, because they were afraid of Him because the whole crowd were amazingly overwhelmed at His teaching.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Message
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;
Young's Literal Translation