Translations
Modern
“Why do we need any more testimony?” they declared. “We have heard it for ourselves from His own lips.”
Traditional
And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.
Literal
And they said, “What need do we have of any more testimony? For we ourselves heard it from His mouth.”
Latin
At illi dixerunt: Quid adhuc desideramus testimonium? ipsi enim audivimus de ore ejus.
Original
Greek
English
“Why do we need any more testimony?” they declared. “We have heard it for ourselves from His own lips.”
Notes
Why do we need any more testimony?: The high council believed that when Jesus claimed to be the Christ and the Son of God, he was blaspheming (speaking against God). They thought this was proof of his guilt.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Luke, Gospel of Passion
Topics
Blasphemy: False Indictments For: Jesus Court: Civil: Composition of, and Mode of Procedure Government: Constitutes Indictments: First, of Blasphemy Jesus, the Christ: Tried by the Council (In Jerusalem) Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Conspire to Destroy Jesus Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Put on Trial and Condemn Jesus Prisoners: Jesus