51 Bible Verses about Chief priests

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Matthew 2:4

and having assembled all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he enquired of them where Christ was to be born.

Matthew 21:15

but when the chief priests and Scribes saw the wonders that he did, and the young people crying in the temple, "Hosanna to the son of David;" they were full of indignation.

Matthew 20:18

we are now going to Jerusalem, where the son of man will be betrayed to the chief priests, and to the Scribes, who will condemn him to die,

Mark 10:33

now, said he, we are going to Jerusalem, where the son of man will be delivered up to the chief priests, and to the Scribes, who will condemn him to die, and deliver him to the Gentiles.

Matthew 21:23

When he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the magistrates came to him as he was teaching, and said, by what authority dost thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?

Mark 11:27-28

Then they entred again into Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, the chief priests, the Scribes, and rulers of the Jews came about him, and asked him, by what authority do you behave thus? and who gave you that authority?

Luke 20:1-2

One day, as he was instructing the people in the temple, and preaching the gospel, the chief priests, and the Scribes, with the rulers came up to him, and thus accosted him, tell us by what authority do you act thus? and whence do you derive that authority?

Matthew 21:45-46

When the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he meant them. and they endeavoured to seize him, but were afraid of the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.

Luke 20:19

The chief priests, and the Scribes perceiving that he had applied this parable to them, were eager to seize upon him at that very time; but they were afraid of the people.

John 7:32

(the Pharisees being inform'd what the people rumour'd concerning him, they and the chief priests sent their officers to seize him.)

John 11:47

upon this the chief priests and the Pharisees being assembled in council, said, what shall we do? for this man performs many miracles.

Matthew 26:3-5

About this time the chief priests, and the elders of the people, assembled in the palace of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, and consulted how to seize Jesus by surprize, and take away his life. but they said, this must not be done on the feastday, for fear the people rise.

Mark 14:1

Within two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread. and the chief priests, with the Scribes, contriv'd how they might seize Jesus by surprize, and put him to death.

Matthew 26:59

Now the chief priests, the senators and the whole council, endeavour'd to get false evidence against Jesus, that he might be condemn'd to die.

Mark 14:55

Now the chief priests, and the whole council endeavour'd to get evidence against Jesus, to condemn him to die; but they found none.

Matthew 27:1

As soon as it was day, all the chief priests and senators of the people consulted measures against Jesus how they might put him to death.

Matthew 26:14

Then one of the twelve, Judas Iscariot by name, went to the chief priests,

Mark 14:10

Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went to the chief priests, in order to betray him to them.

Luke 22:4

accordingly he went and conferr'd with the chief priests and officers of the temple, about the method of seizing him.

Matthew 26:47

And before he had done speaking, Judas one of the twelve appear'd, with a numerous retinue, arm'd with swords and staves, being sent by the chief priests and elders of the people.

Mark 14:43

All of a sudden, while he was yet speaking, appear'd Judas, one of the twelve, attended by a great number of people with swords and clubs, who were sent by the chief priests, the Scribes, and rulers.

Luke 22:52

then said Jesus to the chief priests, the officers of the temple, and the rulers, who were come to take him, are you come here with swords and staves as in pursuit of a robber?

John 18:3

Judas then having got a company of soldiers, and officers, by order of the chief priests and Pharisees, came thither with lanterns, torches, and with arms.

Matthew 27:3-6

At the same time, Judas who had betrayed him, finding that he was condemned, repented, and carried back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and senators, saying, I have sinned in betraying the blood of the innocent: and they said, what is it to us? you must look to that. then throwing down the pieces of silver in the temple, he departed, and went and hanged himself.read more.
but the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, it is not lawful to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.

Matthew 27:12

but when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he return'd no answer.

Mark 15:3

the chief priests continuing to accuse him with much clamour,

Luke 22:66

As soon as it was day, the rulers of the people, the chief priests and the Scribes being assembled, they order'd him to be brought before their council,

Luke 23:10

but Jesus made him no answer, tho' the chief priests and Scribes maintain'd their charge with vehemence.

Matthew 27:20

but the chief priests and senators persuaded the people to demand Barabbas, and put to death Jesus.

Luke 23:4

at last Pilate said to the chief priests, and to the people, I don't find any crime in this man.

John 19:6

as soon as the chief priests and officers saw him, they cried out, "crucify him, crucify him." Pilate said to them, take him yourselves, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him.

Matthew 27:41

the chief priests, with the scribes and senators, derided him in like manner.

Mark 15:31

in like manner the chief priests and the Scribes in derision said to one another: he pretended to save others, himself he cannot save.

Mark 15:10

for he perceived plainly, it was out of malice, that the chief priests had prosecuted him.

Luke 24:20

and of his being deliver'd up by our chief priests and magistrates to be condemn'd to die, whom they actually crucified:

John 18:35

Pilate answered, am I a Jew? your own nation, and the chief priests have delivered thee up to me: what hast thou done?

Matthew 27:62-66

Now the next day after the preparation of the sabbath, the chief priests and Pharisees went together to Pilate, saying, sir, we remember that this impostor, when he was alive, said, "after three days I will rise again." pray therefore order a guard to be posted at the sepulchre till the third day, for fear his disciples should come and steal him away, and then tell the people, "he is risen from the dead:" for this last imposture would be of worse consequence than the first.read more.
to whom Pilate replied, you have a guard, go then, and make it as secure as you can. accordingly they went, and having clapt a seal upon the stone, they posted a guard to secure the sepulchre.

Matthew 28:11-15

Now when they were gone, some of the guards went into the city, and informed the chief priests of all that had happened. and when they were assembled with the senators, and had consulted together, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers, thus instructing them; do you say "his disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.read more.
if this come to the governor's ears, we will appease him, and secure you." so they took the money, and did as they were directed: and this report is still current among the Jews at this day.

John 19:15

but they cried out, away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate said to them, shall I crucify your king? the chief priests answered, we have no king but Cesar.

Acts 4:23

As soon as they were discharg'd, they went to their brethren, and reported all that the chief priests and senators had said to them:

Acts 5:24

Upon hearing this, the high priest, the captain of the temple, and the chief priests wonder'd bow this could be.

Acts 9:14

and is impower'd by the chief priests, to imprison all that make profession of thy name.

Acts 26:10

where numbers of converts I threw into jail, by warrant from the high priests: and when they were put to death, I myself was an accomplice.

Acts 22:30

as he was resolv'd to know for certain, the next day, what the Jews laid to his charge, he took off his chains, and summon'd the chief priests, and the council to appear, when Paul was brought, and presented before them.

Acts 23:14

went to the chief priests and senators, and said, "we have bound our selves by oath not to eat till we have slain Paul.

Acts 25:2

when the high priest and the chief of the Jews waited upon him with an information against Paul,

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Deceit » Exemplified » Chief priests

Mark 14:1

Within two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread. and the chief priests, with the Scribes, contriv'd how they might seize Jesus by surprize, and put him to death.

Deception » Instances of » Chief priests

Mark 14:1

Within two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread. and the chief priests, with the Scribes, contriv'd how they might seize Jesus by surprize, and put him to death.

Envy » Exemplified » Chief priests

Mark 15:10

for he perceived plainly, it was out of malice, that the chief priests had prosecuted him.

Hatred to Christ » Exemplified » Chief priests

Matthew 27:1-2

As soon as it was day, all the chief priests and senators of the people consulted measures against Jesus how they might put him to death. and when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor of Judea.

Murder » Exemplified » Chief priests

Matthew 27:1

As soon as it was day, all the chief priests and senators of the people consulted measures against Jesus how they might put him to death.

Revenge » Exemplified » Chief priests

Acts 5:33

When they heard that, they were so enraged, they consulted to take away their lives.

Scoffing » Instances of » Chief priests

Matthew 27:41

the chief priests, with the scribes and senators, derided him in like manner.

Scorning and mocking » Exemplified » Chief priests

Matthew 27:41

the chief priests, with the scribes and senators, derided him in like manner.

Unbelief » Exemplified » Chief priests

Luke 22:67

and said to him, if you are the Christ, say so. but he answer'd, if I should tell you so, you will not believe it.

Unbelief » Instances of » Chief priests

Luke 22:67

and said to him, if you are the Christ, say so. but he answer'd, if I should tell you so, you will not believe it.

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