Cross references
Matthew 26:59
Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death.
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Matthew 26:59 has 10 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 0 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Deuteronomy 19:16–21 (3 votes) and Mark 14:55–56 (3 votes). 42 other verses point back to it. It links with 18 other books, from Genesis 39 to James 1.
Which verses does Matthew 26:59 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Deuteronomy 19:16–213 votes
If a false witness testifies against someone, accusing him of a crime, both parties to the dispute must stand in the presence of the LORD, before the priests and judges who are in office at that time. …
- Mark 14:55–563 votes
Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any. For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent.
- Acts 6:11–133 votes
Then they prompted some men to say, “We heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.” So they stirred up the people, elders, and scribes and confronted Stephen. They seized him and brought him before the Sanhedrin, …
- 1 Kings 21:8–132 votes
Then Jezebel wrote letters in Ahab’s name, sealed them with his seal, and sent them to the elders and nobles who lived with Naboth in his city. In the letters she wrote: “Proclaim a fast and give Naboth a seat of honor among the people. …
- Psalm 27:122 votes
Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.
- Psalm 35:11–122 votes
Hostile witnesses come forward; they make charges I know nothing about. They repay me evil for good, to the bereavement of my soul.
- Psalm 94:20–212 votes
Can a corrupt throne be Your ally—one devising mischief by decree? They band together against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death.
- Proverbs 25:182 votes
Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.
- Matthew 5:222 votes
But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.
- Acts 24:1–132 votes
Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul. When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation. …
Which verses point to Matthew 26:59?
The 10 strongest of 42.