Mark 14:55 cpdv — Yet truly, the leaders of the priests and the entire council sought testimony against Jesus, so that they might deliver…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Yet truly, the leaders of the priests and the entire council sought testimony against Jesus, so that they might deliver him to death, and they found none. "

— Mark 14:55, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 14 — Context

52

But he, rejecting the fine linen cloth, escaped from them naked.

53

And they led Jesus to the high priest. And all the priests and the scribes and the elders came together.

54

But Peter followed him from a distance, even into the court of the high priest. And he sat with the servants at the fire and warmed himself.

55

Yet truly, the leaders of the priests and the entire council sought testimony against Jesus, so that they might deliver him to death, and they found none.

56

For many spoke false testimony against him, but their testimony did not agree.

57

And certain ones, rising up, bore false witness against him, saying:

58

“For we heard him say, ‘I will destroy this temple, made with hands, and within three days I will build another, not made with hands.’ ”

Mark 14:55 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 14:55 say?
Mark 14:55 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Yet truly, the leaders of the priests and the entire council sought testimony against Jesus, so that they might deliver him to death, and they found none. ”
Where is Mark 14:55 in the Bible?
Mark 14:55 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 14, verse 55.
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 14:55.
What translation should I read Mark 14:55 in?
Mark 14:55 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 14:55?
Mark 14:55 reads (CPDV): “Yet truly, the leaders of the priests and the entire council sought testimony against Jesus, so that they might deliver him to death, and they found none. ” 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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