Matthew 26:59

New King James Version

Now the chief priests, the elders, and all the council sought false testimony against Jesus to put Him to death,

Cross References

Matthew 5:22

But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire.

Proverbs 25:18

A man who bears false witness against his neighbor Is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow.

Psalm 27:12

Do not deliver me to the will of my adversaries; For false witnesses have risen against me, And such as breathe out violence.

John 18:19

The high priest then asked Jesus about His disciples and His doctrine.

John 18:21

Why do you ask Me? Ask those who have heard Me what I said to them. Indeed they know what I said.”