Luke 22:66
New International Version
At daybreak the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and the teachers of the law, met together, and Jesus was led before them.

New Living Translation
At daybreak all the elders of the people assembled, including the leading priests and the teachers of religious law. Jesus was led before this high council,

English Standard Version
When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people gathered together, both chief priests and scribes. And they led him away to their council, and they said,

Berean Standard Bible
At daybreak the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and scribes, met together. They led Jesus into their Sanhedrin and said,

Berean Literal Bible
And when it became day, the elderhood of the people were gathered together, both chief priests and scribes, and they led Him into their council, saying,

King James Bible
And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,

New King James Version
As soon as it was day, the elders of the people, both chief priests and scribes, came together and led Him into their council, saying,

New American Standard Bible
When it was day, the Council of elders of the people assembled, both chief priests and scribes, and they led Him away to their council chamber, saying,

NASB 1995
When it was day, the Council of elders of the people assembled, both chief priests and scribes, and they led Him away to their council chamber, saying,

NASB 1977
And when it was day, the Council of elders of the people assembled, both chief priests and scribes, and they led Him away to their council chamber, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
And as the day came, the Sanhedrin of elders of the people assembled, both chief priests and scribes, and they led Him away to their Sanhedrin, saying,

Amplified Bible
When day came, the Council of the elders of the people (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) assembled, both chief priests and scribes; and they led Jesus away to the council chamber, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
When daylight came, the elders of the people, both the chief priests and the scribes, convened and brought him before their Sanhedrin.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When daylight came, the elders of the people, both the chief priests and the scribes, convened and brought Him before their Sanhedrin.

American Standard Version
And as soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people was gathered together, both chief priests and scribes; and they led him away into their council, saying,

Contemporary English Version
At daybreak the nation's leaders, the chief priests, and the teachers of the Law of Moses got together and brought Jesus before their council.

English Revised Version
And as soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people was gathered together, both chief priests and scribes; and they led him away into their council, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
In the morning the council of the people's leaders, the chief priests and the scribes, gathered together. They brought Jesus in front of their highest court and asked him,

Good News Translation
When day came, the elders, the chief priests, and the teachers of the Law met together, and Jesus was brought before the Council.

International Standard Version
As soon as day came, the elders of the people, the high priests, and the scribes assembled and brought him before their Council.

Majority Standard Bible
At daybreak the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and scribes, met together. They led Jesus into their Sanhedrin and said,

NET Bible
When day came, the council of the elders of the people gathered together, both the chief priests and the experts in the law. Then they led Jesus away to their council

New Heart English Bible
As soon as it was day, the council of the elders of the people gathered together, both chief priests and scribes, and they led him away into their council, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people, and the chief priests, and the scribes came together, and led him into their council,

Weymouth New Testament
As soon as it was day, the whole body of the Elders, both High Priests and Scribes, assembled. Then He was brought into their Sanhedrin, and they asked Him,

World English Bible
As soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people were gathered together, both chief priests and scribes, and they led him away into their council, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And when it became day there was gathered together the eldership of the people, chief priests also, and scribes, and they led Him up to their own Sanhedrin,

Berean Literal Bible
And when it became day, the elderhood of the people were gathered together, both chief priests and scribes, and they led Him into their council, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And when it became day there was gathered together the eldership of the people, chief priests also, and scribes, and they led him up to their own sanhedrim,

Smith's Literal Translation
And when it was day, the council of elders of the people was gathered together, and the chief priests and scribes, and they brought him to their council,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And as soon as it was day, the ancients of the people, and the chief priests and scribes, cane together; and they brought him into their council, saying: If thou be the Christ, tell us.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when it was daytime, the elders of the people, and the leaders of the priests, and the scribes convened. And they led him into their council, saying, “If you are the Christ, tell us.”

New American Bible
When day came the council of elders of the people met, both chief priests and scribes, and they brought him before their Sanhedrin.

New Revised Standard Version
When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people, both chief priests and scribes, gathered together, and they brought him to their council.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
As soon as it was daybreak, the elders and the high priests and the scribes gathered together, and brought him up to their council chamber.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And when day had dawned, the Elders and the Chief Priests and the Scribes were gathered together and they brought him to the place of their assembly.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And when it was day, the elders of the people, the chief priests also and scribes, met together, and led him up to the Sanhedrin, and said:

Godbey New Testament
And when it was day, the eldership of the people was convened, and the chief priests and scribes, and they led Him into their sanhedrim.

Haweis New Testament
And when the day broke, the elders of the people and the chief priests and scribes assembled, and brought him into their sanhedrim, saying,

Mace New Testament
As soon as it was day, the rulers of the people, the chief priests and the Scribes being assembled, they order'd him to be brought before their council,

Weymouth New Testament
As soon as it was day, the whole body of the Elders, both High Priests and Scribes, assembled. Then He was brought into their Sanhedrin, and they asked Him,

Worrell New Testament
And, when it was day, the eldership of the people was gathered together, both high priests and scribes; and they led Him away into their Sanhedrin, saying,

Worsley New Testament
And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people, and chief-priests, and scribes, assembled together, and ordered Him up into their council:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Faces the Council
65And they said many other blasphemous things against Him. 66 At daybreak the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and scribes, met together. They led Jesus into their Sanhedrin and said, 67“If You are the Christ, tell us.” Jesus answered, “If I tell you, you will not believe.…

Cross References
Matthew 26:57-68
Those who had arrested Jesus led Him away to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and elders had gathered. / But Peter followed Him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. And he went in and sat down with the guards to see the outcome. / Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. ...

Mark 14:53-65
They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled. / 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. / Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any. ...

John 18:12-14
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.

John 18:19-24
Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about His disciples and His teaching. / “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered. “I always taught in the synagogues and at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. / Why are you asking Me? Ask those who heard My message. Surely they know what I said.” ...

Acts 4:5-12
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. / They had Peter and John brought in and began to question them: “By what power or what name did you do this?” ...

Acts 22:30
The next day the commander, wanting to learn the real reason Paul was accused by the Jews, released him and ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand before them.

Acts 23:1-10
Paul looked directly at the Sanhedrin and said, “Brothers, I have conducted myself before God in all good conscience to this day.” / At this, the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth. / Then Paul said to him, “God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! You sit here to judge me according to the law, yet you yourself violate the law by commanding that I be struck.” ...

Acts 24:1-9
Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul. / When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation. / In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude. ...

Acts 25:6-12
After spending no more than eight or ten days with them, Festus went down to Caesarea. The next day he sat on the judgment seat and ordered that Paul be brought in. / When Paul arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many serious charges that they could not prove. / Then Paul made his defense: “I have committed no offense against the law of the Jews or against the temple or against Caesar.” ...

Acts 26:30-32
Then the king and the governor rose, along with Bernice and those seated with them. / On their way out, they said to one another, “This man has done nothing worthy of death or imprisonment.” / And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.”

Isaiah 53:7-8
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. / By oppression and judgment He was taken away, and who can recount His descendants? For He was cut off from the land of the living; He was stricken for the transgression of My people.

Psalm 2:1-2
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:

Psalm 22:12-13
Many bulls surround me; strong bulls of Bashan encircle me. / They open their jaws against me like lions that roar and maul.

Psalm 27:12
Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.

Psalm 35:11
Hostile witnesses come forward; they make charges I know nothing about.


Treasury of Scripture

And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,

as soon.

Matthew 27:1
When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:

Mark 15:1
And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound Jesus, and carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate.

elders.

Psalm 2:1-3
Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? …

Acts 4:25-28
Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things? …

Acts 22:5
As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished.

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Luke 22
1. The leaders conspire against Jesus.
3. Satan prepares Judas to betray him.
7. The apostles prepare the Passover.
19. Jesus institutes his holy supper;
21. covertly foretells of the traitor;
24. rebukes the rest of his apostles from ambition;
31. assures Peter his faith should not fail;
34. and yet he should deny him thrice.
39. He prays in the mount, and sweats blood;
47. is betrayed with a kiss;
50. he heals Malchus' ear;
54. he is thrice denied by Peter;
63. shamefully abused;
66. and confesses himself to be the Son of God.














At daybreak
The phrase "at daybreak" signifies the early morning, a time when the Jewish Sanhedrin would convene to ensure that their proceedings were conducted in the light of day, adhering to legal and traditional norms. The Greek word used here, "ἡμέρα" (hēmera), emphasizes the transition from darkness to light, symbolizing the exposure of deeds and intentions. In a spiritual sense, this can be seen as the moment when the hidden plans against Jesus are brought into the open, reflecting the broader biblical theme of light revealing truth.

the council of the elders of the people
This phrase refers to the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish judicial and ecclesiastical council. The Greek term "συνέδριον" (synedrion) denotes an assembly or council, and historically, this body was composed of chief priests, scribes, and elders. The Sanhedrin held significant authority in Jewish society, and their involvement underscores the gravity of the situation. This assembly's role in Jesus' trial highlights the fulfillment of prophecies regarding the Messiah's rejection by the leaders of His own people.

both the chief priests and scribes
The chief priests and scribes were influential religious leaders in Jewish society. The chief priests, or "ἀρχιερεῖς" (archiereis), were responsible for temple rituals and maintaining religious order, while the scribes, or "γραμματεῖς" (grammateis), were experts in the Law. Their presence in the council indicates the religious and legal dimensions of the trial. Historically, these groups often opposed Jesus due to His challenges to their authority and interpretations of the Law, fulfilling the prophetic tension between the Messiah and the established religious order.

convened
The word "convened" suggests a formal gathering with a specific purpose. The Greek "συνήχθη" (synēchthē) implies a deliberate assembly, highlighting the premeditated nature of the council's actions against Jesus. This convening was not merely a spontaneous meeting but a calculated step in the unfolding of divine prophecy, where human intentions intersect with God's sovereign plan.

and led Him into their Sanhedrin
The act of leading Jesus into their Sanhedrin signifies the transition from informal accusations to formal charges. The Greek "ἀπήγαγον" (apēgagon) conveys the idea of bringing or leading someone with authority. This movement into the Sanhedrin marks a pivotal moment in the Passion narrative, where Jesus stands before the religious authorities who seek to condemn Him. It reflects the fulfillment of His mission to be the sacrificial Lamb, willingly submitting to the path laid out by the Father.

saying
The introduction of direct speech with "saying" indicates the beginning of a critical dialogue. The Greek "λέγοντες" (legontes) sets the stage for the interrogation that follows. This moment is charged with tension, as the words spoken by the council will reveal their intentions and set the course for the events leading to the crucifixion. It is a reminder of the power of words in the biblical narrative, where spoken declarations often carry profound spiritual and historical significance.

(66-71) And as soon as it was day.--See Notes on Matthew 27:11-14; Mark 15:2-5. The special mention of the hour, though agreeing with what is implied in the other Gospels, is peculiar to St. Luke.

The elders of the people.--Literally, the presbytery of the people. St. Luke uses here, and in Acts 22:5, the collective singular noun, instead of the masculine plural. St. Paul uses it of the assembly of the elders of the Church, in 1Timothy 4:14.

Verses 66-71. - The third trial before the Sanhedrin. Verse 66. - And as soon as it was day. The Sanhedrin as a council could only meet by day; all the preliminaries had been settled and the course of procedure fully arranged when the legal time for the meeting of the state council arrived. The elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes earns together, and led him into their council. These were the three constitutional parts of the Sanhedrin. The name of the famous Sanhedrin, curiously enough, is a Greek, not a Hebrew or Aramaic word, being derived from συνέδριον, an assembly. We first come on the word, says Dr. Farrar, when this state council summoned before them Hyrcanus II., son of Alexander Jannaeus. In the time of our Lord, the Roman government had taken from them the power of carrying out capital sentences; hence their bringing Jesus before Pilate. There is a remarkable tradition that the council left their proper place of assembly, Gazith, and sat in another chamber (forty years before the destruction of the temple). Now, it was forbidden to condemn to death except in Gazith (see 'Avoda Zara,' pp. 61, etc.). Dr. Westcott quotes from Derenbourg ('Essai sur l'Histoire et la Geographie de Palestine'), who suggests the probability of the night sitting of Anrias and Caiaphas and the members of the Sanhedrin favorable to their policy (the second trial) being held at "the Booths of the Sons of Hanan" (Annas), These booths, or shops, were under two cedars on the Mount of Olives (Jerusalem Talmud, 'Taanith,' 4:8). There were four of these booths, which were for the sale of objects legally pure. In one of these pigeons were sold for the sacrifices of all Israel. Derenbourg conjectures that these booths on the Mount of Olives were part of the famous Booths of the Sons of Hanan (Annas), to which the Sanhedrin retired when it left the chamber Gazith.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
At daybreak
ἡμέρα (hēmera)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

council of the elders
πρεσβυτέριον (presbyterion)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4244: Neuter of a presumed derivative of presbuteros; the order of elders, i.e., Israelite Sanhedrin or Christian 'presbytery'.

of the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: 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
Strong's 2992: Apparently a primary word; a people.

both
τε (te)
Conjunction
Strong's 5037: And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.

[the] chief priests
ἀρχιερεῖς (archiereis)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 749: High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

scribes,
γραμματεῖς (grammateis)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1122: From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary.

met together.
συνήχθη (synēchthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4863: From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain.

They led
ἀπήγαγον (apēgagon)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 520: To lead, carry, take away; met: To be led astray, seduced. From apo and ago; to take off.

Jesus
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

into
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

their
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

council
συνέδριον (synedrion)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4892: A council, tribunal; the Sanhedrin, the meeting place of the Sanhedrin.

[and] said,
λέγοντες (legontes)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.


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