Matthew 26:57

Then all his disciples forsook him and fled; but those who had apprehended Jesus led him away to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had assembled.

Montgomery New Testament

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

56"But all this has happened in order that the Scriptures might be fulfilled."

58Now Peter was following him, afar off, as far as the courtyard of the high priest; and when he got in, he was sitting with the officers, to see the end.

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Cross References

Mark 14:53Then they took Jesus to the high priest, and all the chief priests and elders and Scribes came with him.

John 11:49But one of their number, Caiaphas by name, who was high priest that year, said to them,

John 18:19Then the 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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