What did the Jewish religious leaders accuse Jesus of during His earthly ministry?
They accused Him of being an imposter, of being demonic, of having a demon, and of being a Samaritan. The religious leaders of Israel constantly made these accusations during His earthly ministry, refusing to give Him credit for who He was. They asked, "Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a demon?"
Les explains that during Christ's earthly ministry, as He was confronted by the Jews—especially the religious leaders of Israel—they constantly accused Him of being an imposter. They claimed He was demonic and would not give Him credit for who He was. In John 8, they said He had a demon. Verse 48 records their accusation: "Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a demon?" Jesus answered that He did not have a demon but honored His Father, while they dishonored Him. He also stated He sought not His own glory; there is one who seeks and judges.