Matthew 26:59

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

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

Matthew 26:59 — American Standard Version

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Context — Matthew 26

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56But all this is come to pass, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples left him, and fled.

57And they that had taken Jesus led him away to [the house of] Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together.

58But Peter followed him afar off, unto the court of the high priest, and entered in, and sat with the officers, to see the end.

59Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death;

60and they found it not, though many false witnesses came. But afterward came two,

61and said, This man said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.

62And the high priest stood up, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?

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