Matthew 26:59

A Conservative Version

Now the chief priests and the elders and the whole council sought FALSE testimony against Jesus, so that they might put him to death,

Cross References

Matthew 5:22

But I say to you, that every man who is angry at his brother without cause will be liable to the judgment, and whoever speaks an insult to his brother will be liable to the council, and whoever says, Foolish man, will be liable to

Proverbs 25:18

A man who bears FALSE witness against his neighbor is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

Psalm 27:12

Deliver me not over to the will of my adversaries. For FALSE witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.

John 18:19

The high priest therefore asked Jesus about his disciples, and about his doctrine.

John 18:21

Why question thou me? Question those who have heard what I said to them. Behold, these know the things that I said.