Luke 20:19 At this, the scribes (scholars and theologians) and the chief priests sought (tried to find some way) to throw their hands on Him in that very hour, and yet they feared the people. You see, they realized that He spoke this illustration (parable) with an aim toward them.

JMNT⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹⁹ At this, the scribes (scholars and theologians) and the chief priests sought (tried to find [some way]) to throw [their] hands on Him in that very hour, and yet they feared the people. You see, they realized that He spoke this illustration (parable) [with an aim] toward them.