Book of Mark - Chapter 11 - Verse 18
And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.
Meaning
After Jesus entered Jerusalem and overturned the tables of the money changers in the temple, the scribes and chief priests became threatened by his teachings and actions. They heard the acclaim of the people in response to his doctrine and feared that it would undermine their own authority. In response, they sought ways to destroy him, seeing him as a threat to their power and influence. Despite Jesus' message of love, compassion, and forgiveness, his teachings challenged the status quo and exposed the hypocrisy of the religious leaders. This verse demonstrates the conflict between Jesus and the religious establishment of his time, highlighting the resistance he faced in spreading his message of truth and salvation.