27 Bible Verses about Opposition To Christ From Scribes

Some of the scribes said among themselves: This man has no respect for God.

Scribes that came down from Jerusalem said: He has Beelzebub. He casts out demons by the prince of the demons.

Some of the scribes sitting there reasoned in their hearts: Why does this man speak this way? He blasphemes for only God is the one who can forgive sins.

The chief priests and the scribes saw the powerful works he did. They heard the children crying out in the Temple: Glory to the son of David. This made them very angry.

And the Pharisees and their scribes complained to Jesus disciples. They asked: Why do you eat and drink with the tax collectors and sinners?

The scribes and the Pharisees watched to see if he would heal on the Sabbath. They looked for a way to accuse him.

When the scribes of the Pharisees saw he was eating with the tax collectors and sinners they asked his disciples: Why does he take food and drink with such men?

Pharisees and teachers of the Law complained: This man welcomes sinners and even eats with them!

When he left there the scribes and the Pharisees became hostile with him. They tried to quarrel with him about many things.

From that time forward Jesus made it clear to his disciples how he would have to go to Jerusalem. He told them he would undergo much at the hands of the authorities, including the chief priests and scribes. He let them know he would be put to death. The third day he would come back from the dead.

The Son of man must suffer many things, he told them. The elders, chief priests and scribes will reject him and kill him. The third day he will be raised up.

Then he taught them that the Son of man must suffer many things. The elders, chief priests, and the scribes will reject him. He will be killed and after three days he will rise from the dead.

When we get to Jerusalem, he said, The Son of man will be handed over to the chief priests and scribes. They will give orders for him to be put to death.

When we go to Jerusalem the Son of man will be turned over to the chief priests and the scribes. They will condemn him to death and hand him over to the people of the nations.

The chief priests and the scribes heard it, and sought how they might destroy him. They feared him because the crowd was astonished at his teaching.

It was just two days until the feast of the Passover and the unleavened bread. The chief priests and the scribes sought how they might quietly capture and kill him.

Everyday he taught in the temple. The chief priests, scribes and other important men of the people looked for ways to destroy him.

The chief priests and the scribes searched for a way to put him to death. But they feared the people.

Suddenly, as he spoke, Judas one of the twelve arrived. A great crowd with swords and spears were with him. They were from the chief priests, scribes and elders.

One day when he was teaching the people in the temple, and preaching the good news he saw the chief priests, scribes and elders.

The scribes and the chief priests attempted to capture him in that very hour. They feared the people. They perceived that he spoke this illustration against them.

The chief priests and the scribes vehemently accused him.

They led Jesus away to the high priest. The chief priests, elders and scribes came together with him.

Early in the morning the chief priests met hurriedly with the elders, the teachers of the Law, and the entire Council. They made their plans. They led Jesus away in chains and handed him over to Pilate.

The next day the assembly of the elders of the people was gathered together. They included chief priests and scribes. They led him away to their council, saying:

In like manner the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked him.

Likewise, also the chief priests mocked among themselves with the scribes said, He saved others. He cannot save himself.