Matthew 26:59 asv — Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death;

American Standard Version

"Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death; "

— Matthew 26:59, American Standard Version

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Matthew 26 — Context

56

But all this is come to pass, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples left him, and fled.

57

And they that had taken Jesus led him away to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together.

58

But Peter followed him afar off, unto the court of the high priest, and entered in, and sat with the officers, to see the end.

59

Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death;

60

and they found it not, though many false witnesses came. But afterward came two,

61

and said, This man said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.

62

And the high priest stood up, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?

Matthew 26:59 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:59 say?
Matthew 26:59 in the American Standard Version reads: “Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death; ”
Where is Matthew 26:59 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:59 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 59.
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 26:59.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:59 in?
Matthew 26:59 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 26:59?
Matthew 26:59 reads (ASV): “Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death; ” 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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