But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward
One witness is not enough to convict anyone accused of any crime or offense they may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.
Ruthless witnesses come forward; they question me on things I know nothing about.
Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, spouting malicious accusations.
keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.
and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.