Matthew 26:59

The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for false evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to death.

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

Now the chief priests and the whole Council were seeking false testimony against Jesus that they might put him to death,

Then the leaders of the priests and the entire council sought false testimony against Jesus, so that they might deliver him to death