They are mentioned along with the chief priests who conspired to have Jesus put to death, and they also employed the forces under their command to have Jesus arrested. ​ — Luke 22: 4, 52.
Neid nimetatakse koos peapreestritega, kes sepitsesid vandenõu Jeesuse hukkamiseks. Samuti palkasid templiülemad inimesi, kes Jeesuse nende käsul vahistaksid.