Matthew 26:59

Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 26:59

BSB

Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death.

AKJV

Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

CPDV

Then the leaders of the priests and the entire council sought false testimony against Jesus, so that they might deliver him to death.

ERV

Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death;

NHEB

Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus so they could put him to death;

SMT

And the chief priests, and the elders, and the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus, so that they might put him to death;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 26:59

NowG1161ConjunctionthechiefpriestsG749Noun Masculine andG2532Conjunction eldersG4245Adjective andG2532Conjunction allG3650AdjectivethecouncilG4892Noun Neuter soughtG2212VerbFALSEwitnessG5577Noun Feminine againstG2596Preposition JesusG2424Noun Masculine toG3704 putG2289Verb himG846todeathG2289Verb

Commentary for Matthew 26:59

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 26:59

Summary

Religious leaders fabricate charges against Jesus

Place

Caiaphas's residence

Event

Leaders seek false witnesses

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD