Devine Scripture

Matthew 26:59

Matthew chapter 26 · verse 59 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death;

Context

v.58But Peter followed him afar off, unto the court of the high priest, and entered in, and sat with the officers, to see the end.

v.59This passage

v.60and they found it not, though many false witnesses came. But afterward came two,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 25:18

    A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor Is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

  • Matthew 5:22

    but I say unto you, that every one who is angry with his brother shall be in danger of the judgment; and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council; and whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of the hell of fire.

  • Psalms 27:12

    Deliver me not over unto the will of mine adversaries: For false witnesses are risen up against me, And such as breathe out cruelty.

  • Psalms 94:20

    Shall the throne of wickedness have fellowship with thee, Which frameth mischief by statute?

  • Acts 24:1

    And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with certain elders, andwithan orator, one Tertullus; and they informed the governor against Paul.

  • Mark 14:55

    Now the chief priests and the whole council sought witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found it not.