Dictionary of Bible Themes A group of individuals in charge of temple worship in Jerusalem, and regarded as leading representatives of the Jewish people, who came into conflict with Jesus Christ and plotted his death. 2 Chronicles 19:11OT references to the chief priest See also 2 Kings 25:18pp Jer 52:24 2 Chronicles 24:6,11Seraiah 2 Chronicles 31:10Jehoiada: Ezra 7:5Azariah Ezra was descended from Aaron the chief priest Matthew 2:4The chief priests were in charge of temple worship in Jerusalem Matthew 21:15They were expected to pronounce on matters of Jewish law and interpretation of Scripture Temple discipline was their responsibility. Matthew 16:21Jesus Christ predicted his suffering at the hands of the chief priests and elders See also pp Mk 8:31 Matthew 20:18pp Lk 9:22 pp Mk 10:33 Matthew 21:23The response of the chief priests to Jesus Christ They were puzzled by Jesus Christ's teaching See also pp Mk 11:27-28 Matthew 21:45-46pp Lk 20:1-2 John 7:32,45; 11:47pp Lk 20:19 Matthew 26:3-5As official representatives of the Jewish people, they feared the political repercussions of Jesus Christ's popularity. They and the elders plotted Jesus Christ's death See also Matthew 26:59pp Mk 14:1 Matthew 27:1pp Mk 14:55 Matthew 26:14They collaborated with Judas Matthew 26:47pp Mk 14:10 pp Lk 22:4 pp Mk 14:43 Matthew 27:3-6pp Lk 22:52 pp Jn 18:3 Matthew 27:12The role of the chief priests in the trial of Jesus Christ They made accusations against Jesus Christ Luke 22:66; 23:10pp Mk 15:3 Matthew 27:20Luke 23:4,13 They persuaded the crowd against Jesus Christ John 19:6Matthew 27:41 They mocked Jesus Christ Mark 15:10pp Mk 15:31 Luke 24:20They handed Jesus Christ over to Pilate John 18:35Matthew 27:62-66 They persuaded Pilate to have the tomb guarded Matthew 28:11-15They bribed the soldiers John 19:15,21They rejected Jesus Christ as king Acts 4:23; 5:24The chief priests' attempt to prevent the preaching of the gospel By silencing the apostles Acts 9:14,21; 26:10,12By authorising Paul to arrest believers Acts 22:30; 23:14; 25:2,15The involvement of the chief priests in the arrest and trial of Paul See also 2530 Christ, death of2545 Christ, opposition to 2560 Christ, resurrection 2585 Christ, trial 5107 Paul 7469 temple, Herod's 7550 Pharisees 7555 Sadducees 7565 Sanhedrin 7718 elders |
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