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# chief priests #
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## Definition: ##
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The chief priests were important Jewish religious leaders during the time that Jesus lived on earth.
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* The chief priests were responsible for everything needed for the worship services at the temple. They were also in charge of the money that was given to the temple.
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* They were higher in rank and power than the ordinary priests. Only the high priest had more authority.
* The chief priests were some of Jesus' main enemies and they strongly influenced the Roman leaders to arrest and kill him.
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## Translation Suggestions: ##
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* The term "chief priests" could also be translated as "head priests" or "leading priests" or "ruling priests."
* Make sure this term is translated differently from the term "high priest."
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(See also: [chief ](../other/chief.md ), [high priest ](../kt/highpriest.md ), [Jewish leaders ](../other/jewishleaders.md ), [priest ](../kt/priest.md ))
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## Bible References: ##
* [Acts 09:13-16 ](en/tn/act/help/09/13 )
* [Acts 22:30 ](en/tn/act/help/22/30 )
* [Acts 26:12-14 ](en/tn/act/help/26/12 )
* [Luke 20:1-2 ](en/tn/luk/help/20/01 )
* [Mark 08:31-32 ](en/tn/mrk/help/08/31 )
* [Matthew 16:21-23 ](en/tn/mat/help/16/21 )
* [Matthew 26:3-5 ](en/tn/mat/help/26/03 )
* [Matthew 26:59-61 ](en/tn/mat/help/26/59 )
* [Matthew 27:41-42 ](en/tn/mat/help/27/41 )
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