Matthew 26:66

The Passion Translation

Turning to the council he said, “Now, what is your verdict?” “He’s guilty and deserves the death penalty!” they answered.

Cross References

Jeremiah 26:11

Then the priests and prophets said to the leaders and all the people, “This man deserves to die, since he has prophesied horrible things against this city, which you yourselves have heard.”

John 19:7

The Jewish leaders shouted back, “But we have the Law! And according to our Law, he must die, because he claimed to be the Son of God!”

Acts 7:52

Which prophet was not persecuted and murdered by your ancestors? Name just one! They killed them all—even the ones who prophesied long ago of the coming of the Righteous One! Now you follow in their steps and have become his betrayers and murderers.

James 5:6

You have condemned and murdered good and innocent people who had no power to defend themselves.