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Mark 14:53
They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — They led Jesus away to the high priest, and the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled. This action follows a fleeing disciple leaving his linen cloth and precedes Peter following Jesus at a distance into the courtyard.
The words — ἀπήγαγον (apēgagon) translates as "they led away," and ἀρχιερέα (archierea) means "high priest." These terms describe the forced transport of Jesus to the chief religious authority and the subsequent gathering of the council.
The thread — Matthew 26:57 records the arrest and leading to Caiaphas, Luke 22:54 notes the seizure and journey to the high priest's house, and John 18:12 details the binding by soldiers and Jewish officers.
Why it lands — The text records the formal transfer of Jesus to the Jewish religious council, establishing the legal proceedings that follow. It demands recognition of the deliberate, coordinated movement of authorities against Jesus before any trial or denial occurs.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.
Cross-references
- Matthew 26:57 Those who had arrested Jesus led Him away to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and elders had gathered.
- Luke 22:54 Then they seized Jesus, led Him away, and took Him into the house of the high priest. And Peter followed at a distance.
- John 18:12 Then the band of soldiers, with its commander and the officers of the Jews, arrested Jesus and bound Him.
- Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.
- John 18:19 Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about His disciples and His teaching.
- Matthew 26:3 At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas,
- Mark 15:1 Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate.
- Acts 4:5 The next day the rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem,