Matthew 26:3 net — Then the chief priests and the elders of the people met together in the palace of the high priest, who was named Caiaph…

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"Then the chief priests and the elders of the people met together in the palace of the high priest, who was named Caiaphas."

— Matthew 26:3, NET Bible

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“Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,”
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Matthew 26 — Context

The Plot Against Jesus When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he told his disciples,

“You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.”

Then the chief priests and the elders of the people met together in the palace of the high priest, who was named Caiaphas.

They planned to arrest Jesus by stealth and kill him.

But they said,“Not during the feast, so that there won’t be a riot among the people.”

Jesus’ Anointing Now while Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper,

Matthew 26:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:3 say?

Matthew 26:3 in the NET Bible reads: “Then the chief priests and the elders of the people met together in the palace of the high priest, who was named Caiaphas.”

Where is Matthew 26:3 in the Bible?

Matthew 26:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 3.

Who wrote Matthew?

Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.

What is the book of Matthew about?

Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.

What are the major themes of Matthew?

Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 26:3.

What translation should I read Matthew 26:3 in?

Matthew 26:3 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 Matthew 26:3?

Matthew 26:3 reads (NET): “Then the chief priests and the elders of the people met together in the palace of the high priest, who was named Caiaphas.” 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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