Luke 22:1-2
The Feast of Unleavened Bread, also called Passover, drew near. 2 The high priests and religion scholars were looking for a way to do away with Jesus but, fearful of the people, they were also looking for a way to cover their tracks.

Fearful of the people, they were also looking for a way to cover their tracks. God was with them but they wanted to do away with Him? This is still going on!