Matthew 26:59

59The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for false evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to death.

59Now the chief priests and the entire 26:59 Or SanhedrinCouncil kept trying to obtain false testimony against Jesus, so that they might put Him to death.

59Now the chief priests and the whole Council kept trying to obtain false testimony against Jesus, so that they might put Him to death.

59Now the chief priests and the whole Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) tried to get false witnesses to testify against Jesus, so that they might [have a reason to] put Him to death.

59Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin26:59 Or the whole Council were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death.

59The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for something to use against Jesus. They wanted to put him to death.