Matthew 26:59
“Now the chief priests, the elders, and the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus, that they might put him to death;”
What does Matthew 26:59 mean?
The religious leaders were determined to execute Jesus, so they actively hunted for witnesses willing to lie about him in court. This reveals how far they were willing to go, corrupting their own justice system because the truth wouldn't give them the verdict they wanted. It's a stark picture of what happens when pride and fear override integrity, and it shows us how innocent people can be condemned when power matters more than truth.