And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.

They observed him, and sent spies to pretend as good people. They did this to understand his teachings and then hand him over to the governor's power and control.

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