{Sought} (ez(8874)oun). Imperfect active of z(8874)e(935c), were
seeking, conative imperfect. {How they might put him to death}
(	o p(9373) anel(9373)in auton). Second aorist active deliberative
subjunctive (retained in indirect question) of anaire(935c), to take
up, to make away with, to slay. Common in Old Greek. Luke uses it
so here and in  23:32  and eighteen times in the Acts, a
favourite word with him. Note the accusative neuter singular
article 	o with the whole clause, "as to the how, etc." {For
they feared} (ephobounto gar). Imperfect middle describing the
delay of the "how." The triumphal entry and the temple speeches
of Jesus had revealed his tremendous power with the people,
especially the crowds from Galilee at the feast. They were afraid
to go on with their plan to kill him at the feast.