Mark 14:55
Now the chief priests and all the Sanhedrin were looking for witness against Jesus so that they might put him to death; and they were unable to get any.
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56For a number gave false witness against him and their witness was not in agreement.
Cross References
1 Kings 21:10And get two good-for-nothing persons to come before him and give witness that he has been cursing God and the king. Then take him out and have him stoned to death.
Psalms 27:12Do not give me into their hands, because false witnesses have come out against me, and men breathing destruction.
Daniel 6:4\6:3\Then this Daniel did his work better than the chief rulers and the captains, because there was a special spirit in him; and it was the king's purpose to put him over all the kingdom.
Matthew 26:59Now the chief priests and all the Sanhedrin were looking for false witness against Jesus, so that they might put him to death;
Acts 6:11Then they got men to say, He has said evil against Moses and against God, in our hearing.
1 Peter 3:16Being conscious that you have done no wrong; so that those who say evil things about your good way of life as Christians may be put to shame.
Matthew Henry on Mark 14:54-66
Christ Brought before the High Priest. 53 And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes. 54 And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire. 55 And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found none. 56 For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together. 57 And there… Read the whole commentary →