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Mark 14:57

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 14:57 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And there stood up certain, and bare false witness against him, saying,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And there stood up certain, and bare false witness against him, saying,
Mark 14:57 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 14

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
54And Peter had followed him afar off, even within, into the court of the high priest; and he was sitting with the officers, and warming himself in the light [of the fire].
55Now the chief priests and the whole council sought witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found it not.
56For many bare false witness against him, and their witness agreed not together.
57And there stood up certain, and bare false witness against him, saying,
58We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another made without hands.
59And not even so did their witness agree together.
60And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?
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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 there arose certain, etc..] Two false witnesses, as in (<402660>Matthew 26:60), who stood up in court; for witnesses were obliged to stand, whilst they gave in their testimony: “says R. Bo, in the name of R. Hona, witnesses ought dwml, “to stand”, whilst they bear witness; as it is said, (<051917>Deuteronomy 19:17). “Both the men shall stand” f254, etc..” [ And bare false witness against him, saying; as follows.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this fully explained in the notes at Matthew 26:57-75. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Mark 14". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/mark-14.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“and bare: Mar 15:29; Jer 26:8, Jer 26:9, Jer 26:18; Mat 26:60, Mat 26:61, Mat 27:40; Joh 2:18-21; Act 6:13, Act 6:14 Mark 14:58”
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