Matthew 26:59

New American Standard Bible 2020

Now the chief priests and the entire Council kept trying to obtain false testimony against Jesus, so that they might put Him to death.

Cross References

Psalm 27:12

Do not turn me over to the desire of my enemies, For false witnesses have risen against me, And the violent witness.

Proverbs 25:18

Like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow Is a person who gives false testimony against his neighbor.

Matthew 5:22

But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother shall be answerable to the court; and whoever says to his brother, ‘You good-for-nothing,’ shall be answerable to the supreme court; and whoever says, ‘You fool,’ shall be guilty enough to go into the fiery hell.

John 18:19

The high priest then questioned Jesus about His disciples, and about His teaching.

John 18:21

Why are you asking Me? Ask those who have heard what I spoke to them. Look: these people know what I said.”