Mark 14:53 nasb — They led Jesus away to the high priest; and all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes *gathered together.

NASB

"They led Jesus away to the high priest; and all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes *gathered together."

— Mark 14:53, NASB

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Mark 14 — Context

50

And they all left Him and fled.

51

A young man was following Him, wearing nothing but a linen sheet over his naked body; and they *seized him.

52

But he pulled free of the linen sheet and escaped naked.

53

They led Jesus away to the high priest; and all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes *gathered together.

54

Peter had followed Him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest; and he was sitting with the officers and warming himself at the fire.

55

Now the chief priests and the whole Council kept trying to obtain testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, and they were not finding any.

56

For many were giving false testimony against Him, but their testimony was not consistent.

Mark 14:53 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 14:53 say?
Mark 14:53 in the NASB reads: “They led Jesus away to the high priest; and all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes *gathered together.”
Where is Mark 14:53 in the Bible?
Mark 14:53 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 14, verse 53.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 14:53.
What translation should I read Mark 14:53 in?
Mark 14:53 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 14:53?
Mark 14:53 reads (NASB): “They led Jesus away to the high priest; and all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes *gathered together.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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