Matthew 26:59

New Living Translation

Inside, the leading priests and the entire high council were trying to find witnesses who would lie about Jesus, so they could put him to death.

Cross References

Psalm 27:12

Do not let me fall into their hands. For they accuse me of things I’ve never done; with every breath they threaten me with violence.

Proverbs 25:18

Telling lies about others is as harmful as hitting them with an ax, wounding them with a sword, or shooting them with a sharp arrow.

Matthew 5:22

But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the court. And if you curse someone, you are in danger of the fires of hell.

John 18:19

Inside, the high priest began asking Jesus about his followers and what he had been teaching them.

John 18:21

Why are you asking me this question? Ask those who heard me. They know what I said.”