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<a href="/nasb/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then the chief priests and the elders of the people were gathered together in the court of the high priest, named Caiaphas; <a href="/nasb77/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then the chief priests and the elders of the people were gathered together in the court of the high priest, named Caiaphas; <a href="/lsb/matthew/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the chief priests and the elders of the people were gathered together in the court of the high priest, named Caiaphas; <a href="/amp/matthew/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the chief priests and the elders of the people gathered in the courtyard of the [elegant home of the Jewish] high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, <a href="/csb/matthew/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the chief priests and the elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, who was named Caiaphas, <a href="/hcsb/matthew/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the chief priests and the elders of the people assembled in the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas, <a href="/asv/matthew/26.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then were gathered together the chief priests, and the elders of the people, unto the court of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas; <a href="/cev/matthew/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> At that time the chief priests and the nation's leaders were meeting at the home of Caiaphas the high priest. <a href="/erv/matthew/26.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then were gathered together the chief priests, and the elders of the people, unto the court of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas; <a href="/gwt/matthew/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then the chief priests and the leaders of the people gathered in the palace of the chief priest Caiaphas. <a href="/gnt/matthew/26.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then the chief priests and the elders met together in the palace of Caiaphas, the High Priest, <a href="/isv/matthew/26.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then the high priests and the elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, who was named Caiaphas. <a href="/msb/matthew/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> At that time the chief priests, scribes, and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, <a href="/net/matthew/26.htm">NET Bible</a> Then the chief priests and the elders of the people met together in the palace of the high priest, who was named Caiaphas. <a href="/nheb/matthew/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then the chief priests and the scribes and the elders of the people gathered together in the court of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas. <a href="/wbt/matthew/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then assembled the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, in the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas, <a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then the High Priests and Elders of the People assembled in the court of the palace of the High Priest Caiaphas, <a href="/web/matthew/26.htm">World English Bible</a> Then the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders of the people were gathered together in the court of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Then were gathered together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, into the court of the chief priest who was called Caiaphas; <a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then the chief priests and the elders of the people were gathered together in the courtyard of the high priest, who is called Caiaphas, <a href="/ylt/matthew/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Then were gathered together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, to the court of the chief priest who was called Caiaphas; <a href="/slt/matthew/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then were gathered together the chief priests, and scribes, and the more ancient of the people, into the court-yard of the chief priest, called Caiaphas,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then were gathered together the chief priests and ancients of the people into the court of the high priest, who was called Caiphas: <a href="/cpdv/matthew/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then the leaders of the priests and the elders of the people were gathered together in the court of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas. <a href="/nabre/matthew/26.htm">New American Bible</a> Then the chief priests and the elders of the people assembled in the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas, <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the chief priests and the elders of the people gathered in the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then the high priests and the scribes and the elders of the people assembled in the court yard of the high priest, who is called Caiaphas. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/26.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Then the Chief Priests and the Scribes and the Elders of the people were gathered together to the court of The High Priest, who is called Qaiapha,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/26.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people met together at the palace of the chief priest, who was called Caiaphas. <a href="/godbey/matthew/26.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then the chief priests, and scribes, and elders of the people, were assembled in the hall of the high priest, called Caiaphas. <a href="/haweis/matthew/26.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then were the chief priests and scribes, and the elders of the people gathered together in the palace of the high-priest, called Caiaphas. <a href="/mace/matthew/26.htm">Mace New Testament</a> About this time the chief priests, and the elders of the people, assembled in the palace of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, <a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then the High Priests and Elders of the People assembled in the court of the palace of the High Priest Caiaphas, <a href="/worrell/matthew/26.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Then the high priests and the elders of the people were gathered together into the court of the high priest who was called Caiaphas; <a href="/worsley/matthew/26.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people were then assembled together into the palace of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas: <a href="/parallel/matthew/26-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=7890" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm">The Plot to Kill Jesus</a> …2“You know that the Passover is two days away, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.” 3<a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: Tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.">At that time</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/749.htm" title="749: archiereis (N-NMP) -- High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.">chief priests</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4245.htm" title="4245: presbyteroi (Adj-NMP) -- Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian presbyter.">elders</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2992.htm" title="2992: laou (N-GMS) -- Apparently a primary word; a people.">people</a> <a href="/greek/4863.htm" title="4863: synēchthēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain.">assembled</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/833.htm" title="833: aulēn (N-AFS) -- From the same as aer; a yard; by implication, a mansion.">courtyard</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/749.htm" title="749: archiereōs (N-GMS) -- High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.">high priest,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">whose</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legomenou (V-PPM/P-GMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">name was</a> <a href="/greek/2533.htm" title="2533: Kaiapha (N-GMS) -- Caiaphas, Jewish high priest. Of Chaldee origin; the dell; Caiaphas, an Israelite.">Caiaphas,</a> 4and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/14-1.htm">Mark 14:1-2</a> Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were two days away, and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a covert way to arrest Jesus and kill Him. / “But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.” <a href="/luke/22-1.htm">Luke 22:1-2</a> Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching, / and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people. <a href="/john/11-47.htm">John 11:47-53</a> Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. / If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” / But one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all! ... <a href="/john/18-3.htm">John 18:3</a> So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons. <a href="/acts/4-5.htm">Acts 4:5-6</a> The next day the rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem, / along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and many others from the high priest’s family. <a href="/john/7-32.htm">John 7:32</a> When the Pharisees heard the crowd whispering these things about Jesus, they and the chief priests sent officers to arrest Him. <a href="/john/7-45.htm">John 7:45-48</a> Then the officers returned to the chief priests and Pharisees, who asked them, “Why didn’t you bring Him in?” / “Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered. / “Have you also been deceived?” replied the Pharisees. ... <a href="/john/12-10.htm">John 12:10</a> So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, <a href="/john/18-12.htm">John 18:12-14</a> Then the band of soldiers, with its commander and the officers of the Jews, arrested Jesus and bound Him. / They brought Him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. / Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it would be better if one man died for the people. <a href="/acts/5-17.htm">Acts 5:17-18</a> Then the high priest and all his associates, who belonged to the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They went out / and arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. <a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Acts 23:12-15</a> When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. / They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. ... <a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Psalm 2:1-2</a> Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: <a href="/psalms/31-13.htm">Psalm 31:13</a> For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life. <a href="/psalms/56-5.htm">Psalm 56:5-6</a> All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise. / They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps while they wait to take my life. <a href="/psalms/83-3.htm">Psalm 83:3-5</a> With cunning they scheme against Your people and conspire against those You cherish, / saying, “Come, let us erase them as a nation; may the name of Israel be remembered no more.” / For with one mind they plot together; they form an alliance against You—</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, to the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,assembled.<a href="/matthew/21-45.htm">Matthew 21:45,46</a> And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them… <a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Psalm 2:1,2</a> Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? … <a href="/psalms/56-6.htm">Psalm 56:6</a> They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.the palace.<a href="/matthew/26-58.htm">Matthew 26:58</a> But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.<a href="/jeremiah/17-27.htm">Jeremiah 17:27</a> But if ye will not hearken unto me to hallow the sabbath day, and not to bear a burden, even entering in at the gates of Jerusalem on the sabbath day; then will I kindle a fire in the gates thereof, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem, and it shall not be quenched.<a href="/mark/14-54.htm">Mark 14:54</a> And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.Caiaphas.<a href="/matthew/26-25.htm">Matthew 26:25</a> Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.<a href="/john/11-49.htm">John 11:49</a> And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all,<a href="/john/18-13.htm">John 18:13,14,24</a> And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year… <a href="/acts/4-5.htm">Acts 4:5,6</a> And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/22-41.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/acts/4-6.htm">Caiaphas</a> <a href="/acts/4-6.htm">Ca'iaphas</a> <a href="/matthew/23-6.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/matthew/5-25.htm">Court</a> <a href="/matthew/21-23.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/matthew/25-32.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">High</a> <a href="/matthew/24-45.htm">House</a> <a href="/nahum/2-6.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/matthew/8-4.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/matthew/21-45.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/matthew/20-25.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/matthew/23-34.htm">Scribes</a> <a href="/matthew/25-32.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">Caiaphas</a> <a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">Ca'iaphas</a> <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/matthew/26-58.htm">Court</a> <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/matthew/26-9.htm">High</a> <a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">House</a> <a href="/matthew/26-58.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/mark/5-22.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">Scribes</a> <a href="/matthew/26-4.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 26</div>1. <a href="/matthew/26-1.htm">Jesus foretells his own death.</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">The rulers conspire against him.</a> 6. <a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">The woman anoints his feet.</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Judas bargains to betray him.</a> 17. <a href="/matthew/26-17.htm">Jesus eats the Passover;</a> 26. <a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">institutes his holy supper;</a> 30. <a href="/matthew/26-30.htm">foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial;</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">prays in the garden;</a> 47. <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">and being betrayed by a kiss,</a> 57. <a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">is carried to Caiaphas,</a> 69. <a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">and denied by Peter.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>At that time This phrase indicates a specific period during the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus. It situates the narrative within the context of the Passover festival, a significant Jewish celebration commemorating the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. This timing is crucial as it fulfills the prophetic timeline and highlights the tension between Jesus' mission and the religious authorities.the chief priests and elders of the people The chief priests were influential leaders within the Jewish religious hierarchy, primarily from the Sadducees, who controlled the temple and its rituals. The elders were respected leaders and members of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council. Together, they represented the highest religious authority in Israel, responsible for maintaining religious order and interpreting the law. Their involvement underscores the institutional opposition to Jesus.assembled in the courtyard of the high priest The courtyard was a common area within the high priest's residence, often used for gatherings and discussions. This setting indicates a formal and secretive meeting, away from the public eye, suggesting the gravity and clandestine nature of their intentions. The high priest's residence was likely a large, well-fortified structure, reflecting his status and power.whose name was Caiaphas Caiaphas was the high priest from AD 18 to 36, appointed by the Roman authorities, which highlights the political nature of his position. His role in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus is significant, as he was instrumental in orchestrating the events leading to Jesus' death. Caiaphas' involvement fulfills the prophecy of the suffering servant and highlights the rejection of Jesus by the religious establishment. His tenure as high priest during this pivotal moment in history underscores the intersection of religious authority and political power.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/c/chief_priests.htm">Chief Priests</a> Religious leaders responsible for temple rituals and maintaining Jewish law. They held significant influence over religious and political matters in Jerusalem. 2. <a href="/topical/e/elders_of_the_people.htm">Elders of the People</a> Senior figures in Jewish society, often part of the Sanhedrin, the ruling council. They were respected for their wisdom and experience. 3. <a href="/topical/c/caiaphas.htm">Caiaphas</a> The high priest during this period, known for his role in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. His position was both religious and political, making him a key figure in Jewish leadership. 4. <a href="/topical/c/courtyard_of_the_high_priest.htm">Courtyard of the High Priest</a> A place of gathering for the Jewish leaders, indicating a formal and significant meeting. It was likely a part of Caiaphas's residence, used for important discussions. 5. <a href="/topical/a/assembly.htm">Assembly</a> The gathering of these leaders signifies a planned and deliberate action, highlighting the gravity of their intentions against Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_religious_hypocrisy.htm">The Danger of Religious Hypocrisy</a> The chief priests and elders, despite their religious roles, were more concerned with power and control than with truth and righteousness. Believers must guard against allowing religious positions to become a means of self-serving agendas. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_human_affairs.htm">God's Sovereignty in Human Affairs</a> Even as the leaders plotted against Jesus, God's redemptive plan was unfolding. This reminds us that God can use even the schemes of men to accomplish His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_following_christ.htm">The Cost of Following Christ</a> Jesus faced opposition from the highest religious authorities. As His followers, we should be prepared to face challenges and opposition for our faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_discernment.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Discernment</a> The leaders failed to recognize Jesus as the Messiah due to their hardened hearts. We must seek spiritual discernment to understand God's work in our lives and the world. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_opposition_to_christ.htm">Unity in Opposition to Christ</a> The assembly of diverse leaders against Jesus shows how opposition to Christ can unite unlikely allies. Believers should be aware of the spiritual battle and stand firm in unity with Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 26</a> <a href="/q/why_do_gospels_differ_on_jesus'_arrest.htm">Why do different Gospels have different reasons for why Jesus was arrested?</a> <a href="/q/insights_from_day_36_on_spiritual_growth.htm">What events define the 33 AD journey to the cross?</a> <a href="/q/was_jesus_a_historical_figure.htm">Was Jesus a historical figure?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_matt_26_14-16_fit_historical_norms.htm">How does the betrayal arrangement in Matthew 26:14–16 align historically with known practices of the Jewish leadership and Roman authorities of that era? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) Then assembled together.--We learn from <a href="/context/john/11-49.htm" title="And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said to them, You know nothing at all,">John 11:49-50</a>. that the plan, as far as Caiaphas was concerned, had been formed before, immediately after the raising of Lazarus. What had happened since--the kingly entry, the expulsion of the money-changers, the way in which our Lord had baffled their attempt to entrap Him in His speech--would all work as so many motives to immediate action. The meeting now assembled may have been either a formal session of the Sanhedrin, or an informal conference of its chief members prior to the regular meeting. The former seems, on the whole, the more probable. The "chief priests" were the heads of the twenty-four courses; the elders of the people were the representatives--how elected or selected we do not know--of the citizens of Jerusalem. St. Mark and St. Luke name "scribes" instead of "elders." These two bodies may have been identical, but more probably the scribes of the Council represented the whole class of interpreters of the Law, who bore that name in its wider sense.The high priest, who was called Caiaphas.--The name was a distinctive one added to his proper name of Joseph. Of his previous history we know that he had married the daughter of Annas, who had filled the office of high priest before him (<a href="/john/18-13.htm" title="And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.">John 18:13</a>), and who still occupied, possibly as Nasi or President, an influential position in the Council and retained his titular pre-eminence. (See Note on <a href="/luke/3-2.htm" title="Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came to John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.">Luke 3:2</a>.) He had been high priest from the commencement of our Lord's ministry, and had, therefore, watched His ministry in Jerusalem with a jealous fear. We may probably trace his influence in the mission of the scribes from Jerusalem, whom we have seen as opponents of that ministry in Galilee (<a href="/mark/3-22.htm" title="And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He has Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casts he out devils.">Mark 3:22</a>; <a href="/luke/5-17.htm" title="And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.">Luke 5:17</a>). The meeting in his house implied a coalition of parties commonly opposed, for Caiaphas and his personal adherents were Sadducees (<a href="/acts/5-17.htm" title="Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation,">Acts 5:17</a>), and as such, courted the favour of their Roman rulers (<a href="/john/11-48.htm" title="If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation.">John 11:48</a>), while the scribes were, for the most part, Pharisees, and assertors of national independence. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 3-5. - Conspiracy of the Jewish rulers. (<a href="/mark/14-1.htm">Mark 14:1</a>; <a href="/luke/22-2.htm">Luke 22:2</a>.) Verse 3. - Then. While Christ was announcing his approaching death, the rulers were plotting its accomplishment. He was certain; they were in doubt and perplexity about it. The chief priests (see on Matthew 16:21). The office of high priest had originally been held for life; but of late the civil power had often deposed one and appointed another, so that there were at times many who had held the post, and who, as well as their deputies, and the heads of the courses, claimed the title of chief priest. These were all members of the Sanhedrim And the scribes, These words are omitted on very good authority by many modern editors. They are not found in the Vulgate, though they occur in the parallel passages in the other synoptists. If genuine, they, in connection with "elders" and "priests," would signify that all the elements of the Sanhedrin were present at this council. The palace (αὐλὴν) of the high priest. This, then, was not a formal meeting, or it would have been held in the hall Gazith, "the hall of hewn stones," on the south side of the court of the priests. It was assembled in the court of the high priest's house, because it comprised persons who were not Sanhedrists, such as temple officials, and connections of the high priest, forming what was known as the priestly council, which was the official medium between the Roman authorities and the people. Who was called Caiaphas. Josephus ('Ant.,' 18:02. 2) speaks of him as "Joseph, who is also Caiaphas;" hence the way in which he is introduced in the present passage. He had been elevated to his high post by the Romans, who found in him a submissive tool. His father-in-law. Annas had been appointed by Quirinius, but after nine years had been deposed; he was succeeded in turn by Ismael, Eleazar son of Annas, Simon, and fourthly by Caiaphas, who superseded his immediate predecessor by the favour of the procurator Valerius Gratus, the tenant of the office before Pontius Pilate. The ex-high priest, Annas, was counted still by some rigorists as holding the office, and he appears to have possessed high authority (see <a href="/john/18-13.htm">John 18:13</a>; <a href="/acts/4-6.htm">Acts 4:6</a>). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/26-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>At that time, Τότε (Tote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5119.htm">Strong's 5119: </a> Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. chief priests ἀρχιερεῖς (archiereis) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_749.htm">Strong's 749: </a> High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. elders πρεσβύτεροι (presbyteroi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4245.htm">Strong's 4245: </a> Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. people λαοῦ (laou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2992.htm">Strong's 2992: </a> Apparently a primary word; a people. assembled συνήχθησαν (synēchthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4863.htm">Strong's 4863: </a> From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain. in εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. courtyard αὐλὴν (aulēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_833.htm">Strong's 833: </a> From the same as aer; a yard; by implication, a mansion. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. high priest, ἀρχιερέως (archiereōs) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_749.htm">Strong's 749: </a> High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest. whose τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. name was λεγομένου (legomenou) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. Caiaphas, Καϊάφα (Kaiapha) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2533.htm">Strong's 2533: </a> Caiaphas, Jewish high priest. 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