Matthew 26:59 - Compare All Versions

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The high priests, conspiring with the Jewish Council, tried to cook up charges against Jesus in order to sentence him to death. But even though many stepped up, making up one false accusation after another, nothing was believable.

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

Now the chief priests and the whole Council kept trying to obtain false testimony against Jesus, so that they might put Him to death.

The leading priests and the whole Jewish council tried to find something false against Jesus so they could kill him.

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

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

Now the chief priests, the elders, and all the council sought false testimony against Jesus to put Him to death

Now the chief priests and the whole Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) tried to get false witnesses to testify against Jesus, so that they might [have a reason to] put Him to death.

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.

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.

Now the chief priests and the whole council were seeking false testimony against Jesus that they might put him to death