Matthew 26:57

Those who had arrested Jesus took him to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the teachers of the Law and elders had assembled.

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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

56The whole of this occurred in fulfillment of the prophetic scriptures. Then the disciples all forsook him and fled.

58Peter followed him at a distance as far as the high priest’s courtyard, to see the outcome.

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Cross References

Psalms 56:5They torture me all the day, they ceaselessly plan to hurt me,

Mark 14:53Then they took Jesus to the high priest; and all the chief priests, elders, and the teachers of the Law assembled.

John 11:49One of them, however, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them,

John 18:19The high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and about 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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