ris3n's Apologetics Codex

Passage

Matthew 26.57-68

Book: Matthew · ASV / WEB / KJV / YLT

Immediate context (±2 verses)

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ASV (ASV)

"55. In that hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a robber with swords and staves to seize me? I sat daily in the temple teaching, and ye took me not. 56. But all this is come to pass, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples left him, and fled."

"57. And they that had taken Jesus led him away to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together. 58. But Peter followed him afar off, unto the court of the high priest, and entered in, and sat with the officers, to see the end. 59. Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death; 60. and they found it not, though many false witnesses came. But afterward came two, 61. and said, This man said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days. 62. And the high priest stood up, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee? 63. But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou art the Christ, the Son of God. 64. Jesus said unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Henceforth ye shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven. 65. Then the high priest rent his garments, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy: what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard the blasphemy: 66. what think ye? They answered and said, He is worthy of death. 67. Then did they spit in his face and buffet him: and some smote him with the palms of their hands, 68. saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ: who is he that struck thee?"

"69. Now Peter was sitting without in the court: and a maid came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus the Galilaean. 70. But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest." (Matthew 26:55-70, ASV)

WEB (WEB)

"55. In that hour Jesus said to the multitudes, “Have you come out as against a robber with swords and clubs to seize me? I sat daily in the temple teaching, and you didn’t arrest me. 56. But all this has happened, that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples left him, and fled."

"57. Those who had taken Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together. 58. But Peter followed him from a distance, to the court of the high priest, and entered in and sat with the officers, to see the end. 59. Now the chief priests, the elders, and the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus, that they might put him to death; 60. and they found none. Even though many false witnesses came forward, they found none. But at last two false witnesses came forward, 61. and said, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.’” 62. The high priest stood up, and said to him, “Have you no answer? What is this that these testify against you?” 63. But Jesus held his peace. The high priest answered him, “I adjure you by the living God, that you tell us whether you are the Christ, the Son of God.” 64. Jesus said to him, “You have said it. Nevertheless, I tell you, after this you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of the sky.” 65. Then the high priest tore his clothing, saying, “He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Behold, now you have heard his blasphemy. 66. What do you think?” They answered, “He is worthy of death!” 67. Then they spit in his face and beat him with their fists, and some slapped him, 68. saying, “Prophesy to us, you Christ! Who hit you?”"

"69. Now Peter was sitting outside in the court, and a maid came to him, saying, “You were also with Jesus, the Galilean!” 70. But he denied it before them all, saying, “I don’t know what you are talking about.”" (Matthew 26:55-70, WEB)

KJV (KJV)

"55. In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me. 56. But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled."

"57. And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled. 58. But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end. 59. Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death; 60. But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses, 61. And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days. 62. And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee? 63. But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God. 64. Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven. 65. Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy. 66. What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death. 67. Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands, the palms: or, rods 68. Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?"

"69. Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee. 70. But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest." (Matthew 26:55-70, KJV)

YLT (YLT)

"55. In that hour said Jesus to the multitudes, 'As against a robber ye did come forth, with swords and sticks, to take me! daily with you I was sitting teaching in the temple, and ye did not lay hold on me; 56. but all this hath come to pass, that the Writings of the prophets may be fulfilled;' then all the disciples, having left him, fled."

"57. And those laying hold on Jesus led [him] away unto Caiaphas the chief priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together, 58. and Peter was following him afar off, unto the court of the chief priest, and having gone in within, he was sitting with the officers, to see the end. 59. And the chief priests, and the elders, and all the council, were seeking false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death, 60. and they did not find; and many false witnesses having come near, they did not find; and at last two false witnesses having come near, 61. said, 'This one said, I am able to throw down the sanctuary of God, and after three days to build it.' 62. And the chief priest having stood up, said to him, 'Nothing thou dost answer! what do these witness against thee? 63. and Jesus was silent. And the chief priest answering said to him, 'I adjure thee, by the living God, that thou mayest say to us, if thou art the Christ, the Son of God.' 64. Jesus saith to him, 'Thou hast said; nevertheless I say to you, hereafter ye shall see the Son of Man sitting on the right hand of the power, and coming upon the clouds, of the heaven.' 65. Then the chief priest rent his garments, saying,, 'He hath spoken evil; what need have we yet of witnesses? lo, now ye heard his evil speaking; 66. what think ye?' and they answering said, 'He is worthy of death.' 67. Then did they spit in his face and buffet him, and others did slap, 68. saying, 'Declare to us, O Christ, who he is that struck thee?'"

"69. And Peter without was sitting in the court, and there came near to him a certain maid, saying, 'And thou wast with Jesus of Galilee!' 70. And he denied before all, saying, 'I have not known what thou sayest.'" (Matthew 26:55-70, YLT)

Setting

  • Speaker: Matthew (traditionally) the tax-collector-apostle / narrator + Jesus's direct teaching
  • Audience: Jewish-Christian audience (heavy OT-fulfillment emphasis)
  • Location: first-century Palestine (events); possibly Antioch (composition)
  • Time period: events c. 4 BC, AD 30/33; composed c. AD 60-80

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Why these four translations

ris3n chose ASV, WEB, KJV, and YLT for two reasons together. They are the most literal English translations available (formal-equivalence: word-for-word renderings that preserve the Hebrew and Greek grammar rather than smoothing it into modern dynamic-equivalence idiom). And they are in the public domain in the United States, which means fair-use quotation at any length requires no publisher license. Modern licensed translations (NASB95, ESV, NIV) restrict volume of quotation under their copyright terms, so they are not used at stub-level coverage here. NASB95 appears only on hand-curated rich passage hubs under Lockman Foundation's fair-use allowance.

The four:

  • ASV (American Standard Version, 1901). The basis of the modern critical-text English tradition.
  • WEB (World English Bible, contemporary). Public-domain revision in the ASV line, in current English.
  • KJV (King James Version, 1611). Reformation-era, Textus Receptus base.
  • YLT (Young's Literal Translation, Robert Young, 1862). Hyper-literal preservation of Hebrew and Greek grammar; useful for word-study work even where English reads stiff.

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