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Matthew 26:58-60
Contemporary English Version
Matthew 26:58-60
Contemporary English Version
58 But Peter followed along at a distance and came to the courtyard of the high priest's palace. He went in and sat down with the guards to see what was going to happen.
59 The chief priests and the whole council wanted to put Jesus to death. So they tried to find some people who would tell lies about him in court.[a] 60 But they could not find any, even though many did come and tell lies. At last, two men came forward
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- 26.59 some people who would tell lies about him in court: The Law of Moses taught that two witnesses were necessary before a person could be put to death (see verse 60).
Matthew 26:58-60
New International Version
Matthew 26:58-60
New International Version
58 But Peter followed him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest.(A) He entered and sat down with the guards(B) to see the outcome.
59 The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin(C) were looking for false evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to death. 60 But they did not find any, though many false witnesses(D) came forward.
Finally two(E) came forward
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