Matthew 26:59 - New International Version (Anglicised)

⁵⁹ 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

⁵⁹ Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁵⁹ 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)

⁵⁹ Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death;

Common English Bible

⁵⁹ 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

⁵⁹ 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

⁵⁹ 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.’