Matthew 26:59 - New International Version (Anglicised)

The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for false evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to death.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Now the chief priests and the whole council (the Sanhedrin) sought to get false witnesses to testify against Jesus, so that they might put Him to death;

American Standard Version (1901)

Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death;

Common English Bible

The chief priests and the whole council were looking for false testimony against Jesus so that they could put him to death.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Then the leaders of the priests and the entire council sought false testimony against Jesus, so that they might deliver him to death.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And the chief priests and the whole council sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death:

Matthew 26:59 Tagairtí Cros

Psalm 27:12

Do not hand me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, spouting malicious accusations.

Proverbs 25:18

Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow is one who gives false testimony against a neighbour.

Matthew 5:22

But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, “Raca,” is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, “You fool!” will be in danger of the fire of hell.

John 18:19

Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching.

John 18:21

Why question me? Ask those who heard me. Surely they know what I said.’