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

Berean Study Bible
Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the chief priests and the whole council sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death:

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

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

World English Bible
Now the chief priests, the elders, and the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus, that they might put him to death;

Young's Literal Translation
And the chief priests, and the elders, and all the council, were seeking false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death,

Matthew 26:59 Additional Translations ...