Matthew 26:63 cpdv — But Jesus was silent. And the high priest said to him, “I bind you by an oath to the living God to tell us if you are t…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But Jesus was silent. And the high priest said to him, “I bind you by an oath to the living God to tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.” "

— Matthew 26:63, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 26 — Context

60

And they did not find any, even though many false witnesses had come forward. Then, at the very end, two false witnesses came forward,

61

and they said, “This man said: ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God, and, after three days, to rebuild it.’ ”

62

And the high priest, rising up, said to him, “Have you nothing to respond to what these ones testify against you?”

63

But Jesus was silent. And the high priest said to him, “I bind you by an oath to the living God to tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.”

64

Jesus said to him: “You have said it. Yet truly I say to you, hereafter you shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of the power of God, and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

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Then the high priest tore his garments, saying: “He has blasphemed. Why do we still need witnesses? Behold, you have now heard the blasphemy.

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How does it seem to you?” So they responded by saying, “He is guilty unto death.”

Matthew 26:63 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:63 say?
Matthew 26:63 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But Jesus was silent. And the high priest said to him, “I bind you by an oath to the living God to tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.” ”
Where is Matthew 26:63 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:63 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 63.
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 26:63.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:63 in?
Matthew 26:63 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 26:63?
Matthew 26:63 reads (CPDV): “But Jesus was silent. And the high priest said to him, “I bind you by an oath to the living God to tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.” ” 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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