Matthew 26:60

They did not find any, even though many false witnesses came forward. But later two came forward

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In The King James Version

But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,

In Context

59Now the chief priests and the whole council were looking for false testimony against Jesus so that they might put him to death.

61and said, “This man said, 'I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.'”

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Cross References

Psalms 27:12Do not give me up to the desires of my enemies, 1 for false witnesses have risen up against me, 1 and they breathe out violence! 1

Daniel 6:4Then the other chief administrators and the provincial governors looked for mistakes in the work Daniel did for the kingdom, but they could find no corruption or failure in his duty because he was faithful. No mistakes or negligence was found in him.

Titus 2:8and a correct message, so that anyone who opposes you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 26:58-69

Christ in the High Priest's Palace. 57 And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled. 58 But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end. 59 Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death; 60 But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false… Read the whole commentary →

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