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# They sought to arrest Jesus
"They" refers to the chief priests, scribes, and elders. This group may be referred to as the "Jewish leaders."
# sought
"wanted"
# but they feared the crowd
They were afraid of what the crowd would do to them if they arrested Jesus. This can be made clear. Alternate translation: "but they feared what the crowd would do if they arrested him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
# against them
"to accuse them"