And those who had seized Jesus led Him away
to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered
together…Now the chief priests and the whole Council kept trying to obtain
false testimony against Jesus, in order that they might put Him to death; and
they did not find any, even though many false witnesses came forward…And while
He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He made no answer.” (Matthew
26:57, 59-60; 27:12)
