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Matthew 12:14

Matthew 12:14
Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And charged them that they should not make him known. This charge was given, either to the multitude that followed him, and were healed by him, that when they returned to the respective places from…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Matthew 12:14-21

This account is found also in Mar 3:6-12. Mat 12:14 The Pharisees ... held a council ... - Mark adds that the Herodians also took a part in this plot. They were probably a “political” party attached…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Matthew 12:14-21

As in the midst of Christ's greatest humiliations, there were proofs of his dignity, so in the midst of his greatest honours, he gave proofs of his humility; and when the mighty works he did gave him…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The Pharisees plot against Jesus, who retires

Mar 3:6-12; Luk 6:11-12.

14. held a council against him St Mark adds that the Herodians joined the Pharisees.

how they might destroy him By argument and…