Matthew 26:66 nasb — what do you think?" They answered, "He deserves death!"

NASB

"what do you think?" They answered, "He deserves death!""

— Matthew 26:66, NASB

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Matthew 26 — Context

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."

65

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;

66

what do you think?" They answered, "He deserves death!"

67

Then they spat in His face and beat Him with their fists; and others slapped Him,

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and said, "Prophesy to us, You Christ; who is the one who hit You?"

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Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and a servant-girl came to him and said, "You too were with Jesus the Galilean."

Matthew 26:66 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:66 say?
Matthew 26:66 in the NASB reads: “what do you think?" They answered, "He deserves 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 (NASB): “what do you think?" They answered, "He deserves 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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