Jesus Before Caiaphas and the Council

Matthew 26

57 p Then q those who had seized Jesus led him to r Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered. 58 And s Peter was following him at a distance, as far as r the courtyard of the high priest, and going inside he sat with t the guards to see the end. 59 Now the chief priests and the whole Council 1 u were seeking false testimony against Jesus that they might put him to death, 60 but they found none, v though many false witnesses came forward. At last w two came forward 61 and said, "This man said, x 'I am able to y destroy the temple of God, and to rebuild it in three days.'" 62 And the high priest stood up and said, "Have you no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against you?" 2 63 z But Jesus remained silent. a And the high priest said to him, b "I adjure you by c the living God, d tell us if you are e the Christ, f the Son of God." 64 Jesus said to him, g "You have said so. But I tell you, from now on h you will see the Son of Man i seated at the right hand of Power and h coming on the clouds of heaven." 65 Then the high priest j tore his robes and said, k "He has uttered blasphemy. What further witnesses do we need? You have now heard his blasphemy. 66 What is your judgment?" They answered, l "He deserves death." 67 Then m they spit in his face n and o struck him. And some slapped him, 68 saying, "Prophesy to us, you p Christ! Who is it that struck you?"

  1. Cross References
    Luke 22:54
    Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest's house, and Peter was following at a distance.
  2. Cross References
    Matthew 26:57 - 68
    Then those who had seized Jesus led him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered.
    Mark 14:53 - 65
    And they led Jesus to the high priest. And all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes came together.
    John 18:12 - 13
    So the band of soldiers and their captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound him.
    John 18:19 - 24
    The high priest then questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching.
  3. Cross References
    Matthew 26:3
    Then the chief priests and the elders of the people gathered in the palace of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas.
  4. Cross References
    Matthew 26:57 - 68
    Then those who had seized Jesus led him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered.
    Mark 14:53 - 65
    And they led Jesus to the high priest. And all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes came together.
  5. Cross References
    John 18:15
    Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. Since that disciple was known to the high priest, he entered with Jesus into the court of the high priest.
  6. Cross References
    Matthew 26:57
    Then those who had seized Jesus led him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered.
  7. Cross References
    John 7:32
    The Pharisees heard the crowd muttering these things about him, and the chief priests and Pharisees sent officers to arrest him.
    John 18:3
    So Judas, having procured a band of soldiers and some officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, went there with lanterns and torches and weapons.
  8. Cross References
    Acts 6:11
    Then they secretly instigated men who said, "We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and God.
  9. Cross References
    Psalms 27:12
    Give me not up to the will of my adversaries; for false witnesses have risen against me, and they breathe out violence.
    Psalms 35:11
    Malicious witnesses rise up; they ask me of things that I do not know.
  10. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 19:15
    A single witness shall not suffice against a person for any crime or for any wrong in connection with any offense that he has committed. Only on the evidence of two witnesses or of three witnesses shall a charge be established.
  11. Cross References
    Acts 6:14
    For we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and will change the customs that Moses delivered to us.
    John 2:19
    Jesus answered them, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
  12. Cross References
    Matthew 27:40
    And saying, "You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross.
  13. Cross References
    Matthew 27:12
    But when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he gave no answer.
    Matthew 27:14
    But he gave him no answer, not even to a single charge, so that the governor was greatly amazed.
    Isaiah 53:7
    He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth.
    John 19:9
    He entered his headquarters again and said to Jesus, "Where are you from?" But Jesus gave him no answer.
  14. Cross References
    Matthew 26:63 - 66
    But Jesus remained silent. And the high priest said to him, "I adjure you by the living God, tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.
    Luke 22:67 - 71
    If you are the Christ, tell us." But he said to them, "If I tell you, you will not believe.
  15. Cross References
    Leviticus 5:1
    If anyone sins in that he hears a public adjuration to testify, and though he is a witness, whether he has seen or come to know the matter, yet does not speak, he shall bear his iniquity.
    1 Samuel 14:24
    And the men of Israel had been hard pressed that day, so Saul had laid an oath on the people, saying, "Cursed be the man who eats food until it is evening and I am avenged on my enemies." So none of the people had tasted food.
    1 Samuel 14:26
    And when the people entered the forest, behold, the honey was dropping, but no one put his hand to his mouth, for the people feared the oath.
    Mark 5:7
    And crying out with a loud voice, he said, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I adjure you by God, do not torment me.
  16. Cross References
    Matthew 16:16
    Simon Peter replied, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.
  17. Cross References
    John 10:24
    So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.
  18. Cross References
    Matthew 22:42 - 45
    Saying, "What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?" They said to him, "The son of David.
    Matthew 1:17
    So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ fourteen generations.
  19. Cross References
    Matthew 14:33
    And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God.
  20. Cross References
    Matthew 26:25
    Judas, who would betray him, answered, "Is it I, Rabbi?" He said to him, "You have said so.
  21. Cross References
    Matthew 16:27
    For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done.
    Matthew 24:30
    Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
  22. Cross References
    Matthew 16:27
    For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done.
    Matthew 24:30
    Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
  23. Cross References
    Psalms 110:1
    The Lord says to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.
    Hebrews 1:3
    He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.
    Mark 16:19
    So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God.
  24. Cross References
    Numbers 14:6
    And Joshua the son of Nun and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had spied out the land, tore their clothes
    Acts 14:14
    But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they tore their garments and rushed out into the crowd, crying out.
  25. Cross References
    Matthew 9:3
    And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, "This man is blaspheming.
    John 10:36
    Do you say of him whom the Father consecrated and sent into the world, 'You are blaspheming,' because I said, 'I am the Son of God'?
  26. Cross References
    Leviticus 24:16
    Whoever blasphemes the name of the Lord shall surely be put to death. All the congregation shall stone him. The sojourner as well as the native, when he blasphemes the Name, shall be put to death.
  27. Cross References
    Matthew 27:30
    And they spit on him and took the reed and struck him on the head.
    Isaiah 50:6
    I gave my back to those who strike, and my cheeks to those who pull out the beard; I hid not my face from disgrace and spitting.
    Mark 10:34
    And they will mock him and spit on him, and flog him and kill him. And after three days he will rise.
  28. Cross References
    Luke 22:63 - 65
    Now the men who were holding Jesus in custody were mocking him as they beat him.
    John 18:22
    When he had said these things, one of the officers standing by struck Jesus with his hand, saying, "Is that how you answer the high priest?
  29. Cross References
    Matthew 5:39
    But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
    Acts 23:2
    And the high priest Ananias commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth.
  30. Cross References
    Matthew 26:63
    But Jesus remained silent. And the high priest said to him, "I adjure you by the living God, tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.
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