Matthew 26:59

The Passion Translation

The chief priests and the entire supreme Jewish council of leaders were doing their best to bring false charges against Jesus, because they were looking for a reason to put him to death.

Cross References

Matthew 5:22

But I’m telling you, if you hold anger in your heart toward a fellow believer, you are subject to judgment. And whoever demeans and insults a fellow believer is answerable to the congregation. And whoever calls down curses upon a fellow believer is in danger of being sent to a fiery hell.

Proverbs 25:18

Lying about and slandering people are as bad as hitting them with a club, or wounding them with an arrow, or stabbing them with a sword.

Psalm 27:12

Don’t let them defeat me, Lord. You can’t let me fall into their clutches! They keep accusing me of things I’ve never done, breathing out violence against me.

John 18:19

The high priest interrogated Jesus concerning his disciples and his teachings.

John 18:21

Why would you ask me for evidence to condemn me? Ask those who have heard what I’ve taught. They can tell you.”