Matthew 26:59

New International Version

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

Matthew 26:59

King James Version

⁵⁹Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

⁵⁶Many testified falsely against him, but their statements did not agree.

⁵⁶For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together.

⁵⁷Then some stood up and gave this false testimony against him:

⁵⁷And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying,

New International Version (NIV)