Matthew 26:59

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Now the leading priests and the entire Council [called “the Sanhedrin”] looked for false witnesses [to testify] against Jesus, in order to put Him to death.

Cross References

Matthew 5:22

But I say to you that every person who is angry toward his brother will be subject to judgment; and whoever calls his brother ‘stupid idiot’ is subject to [being sentenced by] the [Jewish] Council, and whoever says, ‘go to hell’ is subject to going to the fire of hell [himself].

John 18:19

Meanwhile, the head priest asked Jesus about His disciples and His teaching. [Note: This was probably Annas, the former “head priest” who later sent Jesus to the current head priest, Caiaphas. See verse 24].

John 18:21

Why are you asking me? Ask the people who have heard me about what I said to them. Look, these people know what I said.”