Mark 14:57 kjva — And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying,

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying,"

— Mark 14:57, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Mark 14 — Context

54

And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.

55

And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found none.

56

For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together.

57

And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying,

58

We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands.

59

But neither so did their witness agree together.

60

And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?

Mark 14:57 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 14:57 say?
Mark 14:57 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And there arose certain, and bare 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 (KJVA): “And there arose certain, and bare 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.
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