Matthew 26:58-60

EasyEnglish Bible

⁵⁸ Peter followed Jesus into the yard of Caiaphas' house. But he did not go near Jesus. He sat down in the yard with the police who worked in the temple. He wanted to see what would happen.

⁵⁹ The leaders of the priests and all the Jewish leaders wanted to punish Jesus with death. So they tried to find some people who would say things against Jesus that were not true. ⁶⁰ Many people did come. And they said things against Jesus that were not true. But still the Jewish leaders could not find a reason to kill Jesus.^[a]

Then two men stood up and they said,