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The Hebrew form of the Greek word “synedrion”, a council. The high court of the Jews, presided over by the high priest. Its 71 members included chief priests, elders and teachers of the law.
Herod called together the Sanhedrin on hearing of the birth of Jesus Christ Mt 2:4 This is probably a reference to the entire Sanhedrin.
Jesus Christ acknowledged the authority of the Sanhedrin Mt 5:22
Jesus Christ foretold that he would suffer at the hands of the Sanhedrin Mt 16:21 pp Mk 8:31 pp Lk 9:22 See also Mt 20:18 pp Mk 10:33
These prophecies were fulfilled Mt 26:57-68 pp Mk 14:58-65
The Sanhedrin plotted to kill Jesus Christ after he had raised Lazarus Jn 11:47-53
The Sanhedrin, powerless to execute anyone, brought Jesus Christ to Pilate Jn 18:28-31
Ac 4:5-21 See also Ac 5:21,27,34,41
Stephen angered the Sanhedrin by his defence Ac 7:54,57-58
Paul was commissioned by the chief priests to persecute the church Ac 9:14 Ac 22:5 makes it clear that the entire Sanhedrin was involved. See also Ac 9:1-2,21; Ac 26:10-12
Paul was brought before the Sanhedrin Ac 22:30-23:1 See also Ac 23:6,28; Ac 24:20
Conspirators plotted to bring Paul before the Sanhedrin again, but he escaped Ac 23:12-15,20
The Sanhedrin brought Paul to the Roman governor, Festus Ac 25:1-2,15
2585 | Christ, trial |
5107 | Paul |
5313 | flogging |
5514 | scribes |
5817 | conspiracies |
5875 | hatred |
7330 | chief priests |
7464 | teachers of the law |
7550 | Pharisees |
7555 | Sadducees |
8794 | persecution |