Matthew 26:57

Those who had taken Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together.

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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 happened that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples left him and fled.

58But Peter followed him from a distance to the court of the high priest, and entered in and sat with the officers, to see the end.

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Cross References

Psalms 56:5All day long they twist my words. All their thoughts are against me for evil.

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

John 11:49But a certain one of them, Caiaphas, being high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all,

John 18:19The high priest therefore asked 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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