Matthew 26:3

Translations

Modern

At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas,

Traditional

Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,

Literal

Then the chief priests were gathered together—and the elders of the people—in the courtyard of the high priest, who is called Caiaphas,

Latin

Tunc congregati sunt principes sacerdotum, et seniores populi, in atrium principis sacerdotum, qui dicebatur Caiphas:

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English

At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas,

Notes

Matthew 26:3

Caiaphas was the high priest. He lived near the temple in Jerusalem's upper city. This meeting was not at the usual place or time, so it was urgent and probably secret. The Sanhedrin (the official Jewish council) usually met in the council chamber. The council chamber was located either at the southern end of the court of the Israelites in the temple or on the western edge of the temple hill.
Joseph Caiaphas was the son-in-law of Annas (see John 18:13). He served as high priest from AD 18 to 36 (John 11:49). He had the longest term of any high priest from Herod's rule until AD 70. They had removed Annas, his father-in-law, from his position but he was still called high priest as well (see Luke 3:2; John 18:13, 19–24).

Theme notes and profiles

Annas and Caiaphas

Events

Related verses

John 18:24
Then Annas sent Him, still bound, to Caiaphas the high priest.
John 11:47–53
Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs.
Mark 14:54
Peter followed Him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. And he sat with the officers and warmed himself by the fire.
John 11:57
But the chief priests and Pharisees had given orders that anyone who knew where He was must report it, so that they could arrest Him.
John 18:13–15
They brought Him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year.
Acts 4:5–6
The next day the rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem,
Acts 4:25–28
You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of Your servant, our father David: ‘Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?
Psalm 2:1–2
Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?
Matthew 26:57–58
Those who had arrested Jesus led Him away to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and elders had gathered.
John 18:28
Then they led Jesus away from Caiaphas into the Praetorium. By now it was early morning, and the Jews did not enter the Praetorium, to avoid being defiled and unable to eat the Passover.
Matthew 21:45–46
When the chief priests and Pharisees heard His parables, they knew that Jesus was speaking about them.
Psalm 56:6
They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps while they wait to take my life.

Parallels

Mark 14:1–2 Luke 22:1–2 John 11:45–57

People

Caiaphas: High priest during Jesus' ministry and trial

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bloody Sweat Caiaphas Elder Gospel of Matthew Passion Sanhedrin

Topics

Caiaphas: Jesus Tried Before Christian Minister: Caiaphas Conspiracy: Against Jesus Government: Constitutes Persecution of Jesus Priest: (The Function he Served Was Superior to That of Other Priests): Judicial Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Conspire to Destroy Jesus Scribe(s): Conspire Against Jesus Scribes: Modern: Active in Procuring Our Lord's Death The High Priest: Duties of Presiding in the Superior Court

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