Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,

Bible References

General references

Matthew 26:3
Then the chief priests and the elders of the people gathered in the courtyard of the [elegant home of the Jewish] high priest, whose name was Caiaphas,
Matthew 27:1
When it was morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) conferred together against Jesus, [plotting how] to put Him to death [since under Roman rule they had no power to execute anyone];
Psalm 2:1
Why are the nations in an uproar [in turmoil against God],
And why do the people devise a vain and hopeless plot?
John 11:47
So the chief priests and Pharisees convened a council [of the leaders in Israel], and said, “What are we doing? For this man performs many signs (attesting miracles).
John 12:10
So the chief priests planned to kill Lazarus also,
Acts 4:5
On the next day, their magistrates and elders and scribes (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) were gathered together in Jerusalem;
Acts 5:33
Now when they heard this, they were infuriated and they intended to kill the apostles.