New Testament · VERSE 59

Matthew 26:59

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

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Matthew 26:59 in context

Matthew 26:57

And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

Matthew 26:58

But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest’s palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.

Matthew 26:59SELECTED VERSE

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

Matthew 26:60

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

Matthew 26:61

And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.

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