Matthew 26:3-4
Then the Chief Priests and the Councillors of the Nation met in the house of the High Priest, who was called Caiaphas,
John 15:25
And so is fulfilled what is said in their Law--'They hated me without cause.'
Acts 23:15
So we want you now, with the consent of the Council, to suggest to the Commanding Officer that he should bring Paul down before you, as though you intended to go more fully into his case; but, before he comes here, we will be ready to make away with him."
Acts 25:3
And asked a favor of him, to Paul's injury--to have Paul brought to Jerusalem. All the while they were plotting to make away with him on the road.