either stated or implied that the plotters “were afraid of the people.” It must be borne in mind that Jesus had many followers, especially among the Galileans who had come to the feast. Add to this the fact that especially during Passover the thought of deliverance from the Roman yoke was uppermost in the minds of many, and it will be evident that there was sound basis for the fear in the hearts of Christ’s opponents. According to Matt. 26:57 the plotters met in the palace of Caiaphas the highpriest.