πρεσβύτερος

“When Jesus returned to the temple courts and began to teach, the chief priests and elders of the people came up to Him. “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You this authority?””

“When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders.”

“When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people conspired against Jesus to put Him to death.”

“And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer.”

“But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death.”

“From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.”

“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.”

“Those who had arrested Jesus led Him away to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and elders had gathered.”

““Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat.””