Matthew 27:1
As soon as day broke, all the high priests and elders held a consultation against Jesus, to put Him to death.
Matthew 26:3-4
Then the high priests and the elders of the people met in the palace of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas,
Matthew 26:59
Now the high priests and the whole council were trying to get false testimony against Jesus, to have Him put to death;
Luke 23:1-2
Then the whole body of them arose and brought Him to Pilate.
Luke 23:5
But they continued emphatically insisting, "He is exciting the people by teaching all over Judea. He started in Galilee and now He is here."