Matthew 26:59

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

Deuteronomy 19:16-21

“If a malicious witness testifies against someone accusing him of a crime,

1 Kings 21:8-13

So she wrote letters in Ahab’s name and sealed them with his seal. She sent the letters to the elders and nobles who lived with Naboth in his city.

Psalm 27:12

Do not give me over to the will of my foes,
for false witnesses rise up against me,
breathing violence.

Psalm 35:11-12

Malicious witnesses come forward;
they question me about things I do not know.

Psalm 94:20-21

Can a corrupt throne—
one that creates trouble by law—
become Your ally?

Proverbs 25:18

A man giving false testimony against his neighbor
is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.

But I tell you, everyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Fool!’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But whoever says, ‘You moron!’ will be subject to hellfire.

Mark 14:55-56

The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they could find none.

Acts 6:11-13

Then they persuaded some men to say, “We heard him speaking blasphemous words against Moses and God!”

Acts 24:1-13

After five days Ananias the high priest came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus. These men presented their case against Paul to the governor.

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Summary

Matthew 26:59

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

Sought

General references

Exodus 20:16

Ecclesiastes 3:16

Acts 24:9

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