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

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,

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