Matthew 26:57

And those who had made Jesus prisoner took him away to the house of Caiaphas, the high priest, where the scribes and those in authority over the people had come together.

Bible in Basic English

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 taken place so that the writings of the prophets might come true. Then all his disciples went from him in flight.

58But Peter went after him at a distance, to the house of the high priest, and went in and took his seat with the servants, to see the end.

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Cross References

Psalms 56:5\56:4\In God will I give praise to his word; in God have I put my hope; I will have no fear of what flesh may do to me.

Mark 14:53And they took Jesus away to the high priest; and there came together with him all the chief priests and those in authority and the scribes.

John 11:49But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, You have no knowledge of anything;

John 18:19Then the high priest put questions to Jesus about his disciples and his teaching.

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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