Mark 14:57 bbe — Then some got up and gave false witness against him, saying,

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"Then some got up and gave false witness against him, saying,"

— Mark 14:57, Bible in Basic English

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“And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying,”
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“And there stood up certain, and bare false witness against him, saying, ”
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Mark 14 — Context

And Peter had come after him at a distance, even into the house of the high priest; and he was seated with the captains, warming himself in the light of the fire.

Now the chief priests and all the Sanhedrin were looking for witness against Jesus so that they might put him to death; and they were unable to get any.

For a number gave false witness against him and their witness was not in agreement.

Then some got up and gave false witness against him, saying,

He said in our hearing, I will put an end to this Temple which is made with hands, and in three days I will make another without hands.

And even so their witness was not in agreement.

And the high priest got up in the middle of them, and said to Jesus, Do you say nothing in answer? what is it which these say against you?

Mark 14:57 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 14:57 say?

Mark 14:57 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then some got up and gave false witness against him, saying,”

Where is Mark 14:57 in the Bible?

Mark 14:57 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 14, verse 57.

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 14:57.

What translation should I read Mark 14:57 in?

Mark 14:57 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 14:57?

Mark 14:57 reads (BBE): “Then some got up and gave false witness against him, saying,” 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.

Mark 14:57 bbe — Then some got up and gave false witness against him, saying,

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