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Luke 22:66

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 22:66 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And as soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people was gathered together, both chief priests and scribes; and they led him away into their council, saying,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And as soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people was gathered together, both chief priests and scribes; and they led him away into their council, saying,
Luke 22:66 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
63And the men that held [Jesus] mocked him, and beat him.
64And they blindfolded him, and asked him, saying, Prophesy: who is he that struck thee?
65And many other things spake they against him, reviling him.
66And as soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people was gathered together, both chief priests and scribes; and they led him away into their council, saying,
67If thou art the Christ, tell us. But he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:
68and if I ask [you], ye will not answer.
69But from henceforth shall the Son of man be seated at the right hand of the power of God.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And as soon as it was day, etc.] (See Gill on “<402701>Matthew 27:1”). The elders of the people; or “the presbytery of the people”, that were chosen from among the people to sit in the sanhedrim; the Israelites, as distinct from priests and Levites, and the doctors: and the chief priests and the Scribes came together; which made up the great sanhedrim, or council of the nation: and led him into their council; or sanhedrim, the place where the sanhedrim sat, which was in the temple, and in the chamber called tyzgh tkçl, “the paved stone chamber” f681; here they usually met, and so the Persic version renders it, “where their congregation was daily there”.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 26:57-68. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Luke 22". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/luke-22.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Mat 26:63; Mar 14:61. Luke 22:70”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“22:66 At daybreak: It was Friday morning (see study note on 22:34). • all the elders of the people assembled: The Jewish high council (Greek Sanhedrin) was originally made up of the Jerusalem nobility, both civil leaders and priests, with the high priest as its head. In Jesus’ time, the Sadducees still controlled the Sanhedrin (Acts 5:17), though leading Pharisees had also gained a prominent place on the council (Acts 23:7).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“as soon: Mat 27:1; Mar 15:1 elders: Psa 2:1-3; Act 4:25-28, Act 22:5 Luke 22:67”
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