Thematic Bible: Corrupted by money

Then they bribed men, who said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God.

Verse Concepts

False Accusations, Examples OfBlasphemy, Falsely AccusedIrreverenceLiesPersecution, Forms Of

SecrecyHoly Spirit, Types OfActing In SecretBlasphemy

And set up false witnesses, who said, This man ceases not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:

Verse Concepts

CrimesHoliness, As Set Apart For God

Judaism

Now when they were going, behold, some of the guards came into the city, and announced unto the chief priests all the things that were done. And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave much money unto the soldiers, Saying, Say this, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept. read more.
And if this comes to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and protect you. So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.