Matthew 26:66 asv — what think ye? They answered and said, He is worthy of death.

American Standard Version

"what think ye? They answered and said, He is worthy of death. "

— Matthew 26:66, American Standard Version

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Matthew 26 — Context

63

But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou art the Christ, the Son of God.

64

Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Henceforth ye shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven.

65

Then the high priest rent his garments, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy: what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard the blasphemy:

66

what think ye? They answered and said, He is worthy of death.

67

Then did they spit in his face and buffet him: and some smote him with the palms of their hands,

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saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ: who is he that struck thee?

69

Now Peter was sitting without in the court: and a maid came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus the Galilæan.

Matthew 26:66 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:66 say?
Matthew 26:66 in the American Standard Version reads: “what think ye? They answered and said, He is worthy of death. ”
Where is Matthew 26:66 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:66 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 66.
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 26:66.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:66 in?
Matthew 26:66 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 26:66?
Matthew 26:66 reads (ASV): “what think ye? They answered and said, He is worthy of 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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