¹⁸ Now the men were frightened^(A) when they were taken to his house.^(B) They thought, “We were brought here because of the silver that was put back into our sacks^(C) the first time. He wants to attack us^(D) and overpower us and seize us as slaves^(E) and take our donkeys.^(F)”

⁴ (His parents did not know that this was from the Lord,^(A) who was seeking an occasion to confront the Philistines;^(B) for at that time they were ruling over Israel.)^(C)

⁸ At this time some astrologers^[a](A) came forward and denounced the Jews.

Paying Taxes to Caesar^(A)

²⁰ Keeping a close watch on him, they sent spies, who pretended to be sincere. They hoped to catch Jesus in something he said,^(B) so that they might hand him over to the power and authority of the governor.^(C)