Matthew 26:62 nasb — The high priest stood up and said to Him, "Do You not answer? What is it that these men are testifying against You?"

NASB

"The high priest stood up and said to Him, "Do You not answer? What is it that these men are testifying against You?""

— Matthew 26:62, NASB

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Matthew 26 — Context

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,

61

and said, "This man stated, 'I am able to destroy the temple of God and to rebuild it in three days.'"

62

The high priest stood up and said to Him, "Do You not answer? What is it that these men are testifying against You?"

63

But Jesus kept silent. And the high priest said to Him, "I adjure You by the living God, that You tell us whether You are the Christ, the Son of God."

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Jesus *said to him, "You have said it yourself; nevertheless I tell you, hereafter you will see THE SON OF MAN SITTING AT THE RIGHT HAND OF POWER, and COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF HEAVEN."

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Then the high priest tore his robes and said, "He has blasphemed! What further need do we have of witnesses? Behold, you have now heard the blasphemy;

Matthew 26:62 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:62 say?
Matthew 26:62 in the NASB reads: “The high priest stood up and said to Him, "Do You not answer? What is it that these men are testifying against You?"”
Where is Matthew 26:62 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:62 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 62.
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 26:62.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:62 in?
Matthew 26:62 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 26:62?
Matthew 26:62 reads (NASB): “The high priest stood up and said to Him, "Do You not answer? What is it that these men are testifying against You?"” 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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