Matthew 26:57 nasb — Those who had seized Jesus led Him away to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered to…

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"Those who had seized Jesus led Him away to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together."

— Matthew 26:57, NASB

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Matthew 26 — Context

54

"How then will the Scriptures be fulfilled, which say that it must happen this way?"

55

At that time Jesus said to the crowds, "Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would against a robber? Every day I used to sit in the temple teaching and you did not seize Me.

56

"But all this has taken place to fulfill the Scriptures of the prophets." Then all the disciples left Him and fled.

57

Those who had seized Jesus led Him away to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together.

58

But Peter was following Him at a distance as far as the courtyard of the high priest, and entered in, and sat down with the officers to see the outcome.

59

Now the chief priests and the whole Council kept trying to obtain false testimony against Jesus, so that they might put Him to death.

60

They did not find any, even though many false witnesses came forward. But later on two came forward,

Matthew 26:57 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:57 say?
Matthew 26:57 in the NASB reads: “Those who had seized Jesus led Him away to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together.”
Where is Matthew 26:57 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:57 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 57.
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 26:57.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:57 in?
Matthew 26:57 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 Matthew 26:57?
Matthew 26:57 reads (NASB): “Those who had seized Jesus led Him away to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were 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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