Thematic Bible: Jewish Council


Thematic Bible




They stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes. Then they rushed at Stephen, grabbed him, and brought him before the Council.

So the high priests and the Pharisees assembled the Council and said, "What are we going to do? This man is performing many signs.

After the apostles heard this, they went into the Temple at daybreak and began to teach. The high priest and those who were with him arrived, called the Council and all the elders of Israel together, and sent word to the prison to have the men brought in.

He called together all the high priests and scribes of the people and asked them where the Messiah was to be born.

Meanwhile, the high priests and the whole Council were looking for false testimony against Jesus in order to have him put to death.

The next day, since the tribune wanted to find out exactly what Paul was being accused of by the Jews, he released him and ordered the high priests and the entire Council to meet. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand before them.


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