Matthew 26:57

Those who'd arrested Jesus took him to the home of Caiaphas, the high priest, where the religious teachers and elders had gathered.

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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 is happening to fulfill what the prophets wrote.” Then all the disciples abandoned him and ran away.

58Peter followed him at a distance, and went into the high priest's courtyard. He sat there with the guards to see how things would end.

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Cross References

Psalms 56:5They constantly twist my words against me; they spend all their time thinking of evil things to do to me.

Mark 14:53They took Jesus to the high priest's house where all the chief priests, elders, and religious teachers had gathered.

John 11:49“You don't understand anything!” said Caiaphas, who was high priest that year.

John 18:19Then the chief priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and what he had been 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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