Matthew 26:59

Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death.

Note Or the whole Council

Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

Now the chief priests, the elders, and the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus, that they might put him to death,

Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death;