Matthew 26:59 in the World English Bible
Now the chief priests, the elders, and the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus, that they might put him to death,
Context
58 But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest’s palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.
59 Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;
60 But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,