The religious leaders once asked Jesus by what power or authority he performed signs and miracles?
Jesus referred to the religious leaders of his time as a "brood of vipers."
In the Bible, they accused Jesus of blasphemy.
Jesus told the man that his sins were forgiven. The religious leaders believed that Jesus did not have the right to forgive people of their sins. :)
They were the Religious leaders of the church
They tried to trick Jesus on a sabath.
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The Pharisees which were Jewish religious leaders
Jesus answered: "I will ask you one question. You answer me, and I will also tell you by what authority I do these things." When the scribes and older men were unwilling to give an answer, Jesus said: "Neither am I telling you by what authority I do these things." (Mark 11:27-33)
They were the pharasees.
When Jesus refers to the religious leaders as a "brood of vipers" in the Bible, he is criticizing them for being deceitful and hypocritical, comparing them to venomous snakes that are dangerous and harmful. Jesus is highlighting their dishonesty and lack of true righteousness.
Since Jesus is the son of God, He would be king of the Jews. Him being a king would make him a threat to King Ceaser, and the religious leaders feared that they would lose their positions.
They falsely charged Jesus of blasphemy. Mark 14:64