Matthew 26:57

Jesus Before Caiaphas and the Council

57 1Then 2those who had seized Jesus led him to 3Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered.

Matthew 26:57 In-Context

55 At that hour Jesus said to the crowds, "Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me? Day after day I sat in the temple teaching, and you did not seize me.
56 But all this has taken place that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples left him and fled.
57 Then those who had seized Jesus led him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered.
58 And Peter was following him at a distance, as far as the courtyard of the high priest, and going inside he sat with the guards to see the end.
59 Now the chief priests and the whole Councilwere seeking false testimony against Jesus that they might put him to death,

Cross References 3

  • 1. Luke 22:54
  • 2. For ver. 57-68, see Mark 14:53-65; [John 18:12, 13, 19-24]
  • 3. ver. 3
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