Mark 14:56

For a number gave false witness against him and their witness was not in agreement.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together.

In Context

55Now 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.

57Then some got up and gave false witness against him, saying,

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Cross References

1 John 5:8There are three witnesses, the Spirit, the water, and the blood: and all three are in agreement.

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 →

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