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  • Actually they also attempted to get the trial done quietly. It was illegal for the Sanhedrin to try capital cases at night, yet that is exactly what they did with Jesus. Before the rooster crowed the next morning, the Sanhedrin had condemned him to death. (Matthew 26:66, 74) The decision had to be ratified by the Romans, and I think that took longer than the Jewish leaders hoped. Never-the-less Jesus was on the cross before noon the next day. (Matthew 27:45) Commented Aug 18, 2013 at 3:31
  • How many of the Sanhedrin wanted Jesus killed? Are most of them around at that time? Commented Oct 24, 2013 at 4:35
  • Reading more into the history and details of these events, we can truly see what a wicked and perverse generation that was. (Matthew 16:4) Commented Mar 18, 2014 at 17:02
  • I am glad i have found this answer. This question always troubled me. Commented Mar 30, 2022 at 21:42