Matthew 26:57

Those who had arrested Jesus led Him away to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes 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 this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled.

58But Peter followed Him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. And he went in and sat down with the guards to see the outcome.

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Cross References

Psalms 56:5All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise.

Mark 14:53They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled with him.

John 11:49But one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all!

John 18:19Meanwhile, the high priest questioned 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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