Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found none.

Bible References

Sought

1 Kings 21:10
Also seat two villains opposite him and have them testify, 'You cursed God and the king.' Then take him out and stone him to death."
Psalm 27:12
Do not turn me over to my enemies, for false witnesses who want to destroy me testify against me.
Psalm 35:11
Violent men perjure themselves, and falsely accuse me.
Matthew 26:59
The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were trying to find false testimony against Jesus so that they could put him to death.
Acts 6:11
Then they secretly instigated some men to say, "We have heard this man speaking blasphemous words against Moses and God."
Acts 24:1
After five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and an attorney named Tertullus, and they brought formal charges against Paul to the governor.

And found

Daniel 6:4
Consequently the supervisors and satraps were trying to find some pretext against Daniel in connection with administrative matters. But they were unable to find any such damaging evidence, because he was trustworthy and guilty of no negligence or corruption.
1 Peter 3:16
Yet do it with courtesy and respect, keeping a good conscience, so that those who slander your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame when they accuse you.

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