Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death; for they feared the people.
World English Bible (WEB)
The chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death, for they feared the people.
Strong's King James
And{G2532} the chief priests{G749} and{G2532} scribes{G1122} sought{G2212}{(G5707)} how{G4459} they might kill{G337}{(G5661)} him{G846}; for{G1063} they feared{G5399}{(G5711)} the people{G2992}.
The F.O.G *
(2) The leading priests and Torah-scribes desired how they might put Him to death because they were afraid of the people.
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
and the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they may take him up, for they were afraid of the people.