Matthew 26:57

And those who seized Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest where the scholars and the elders were assembled together.

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In The King James Version

And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

In Context

56But all this has come to pass, so that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples fled, having forsook him.

58But Peter followed him from afar, as far as the courtyard of the high priest. And having entered inside, he sat with the subordinates to see the outcome.

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Cross References

Psalms 56:5All the day long they wrest my words. All their thoughts are against me for evil.

Mark 14:53And they led Jesus away to the high priest. And all the chief priests and the elders and the scholars assemble with him.

John 11:49And a certain one of them, Caiaphas, being high priest that year, said to them, Ye know nothing at all,

John 18:19The high priest therefore asked Jesus about his disciples, and about his doctrine.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 26:48-57

Christ Betrayed by Judas; The Priest's Servant Smitten by Peter; Christ Deserted by His Disciples. 47 And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. 48 Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. 49 And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. 50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then… Read the whole commentary →

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