Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Conspire to Destroy Jesus

At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, …

Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests

…and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver.

While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people.

At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them.

They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders. …

They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled. …

Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate.

…and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people. …

And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear.

Then they seized Jesus, led Him away, and took Him into the house of the high priest. And Peter followed at a distance.

At daybreak the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and scribes, met together. They led Jesus into their Sanhedrin and said, …

Then the whole council rose and led Jesus away to Pilate.

And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.”

Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs.

At this, they shouted, “Away with Him! Away with Him! Crucify Him!” “Shall I crucify your King?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” replied the chief priests.

Then Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified, and the soldiers took Him away.

There they crucified Him, and with Him two others, one on each side, with Jesus in the middle.