Mark 14:53
New International Version
They took Jesus to the high priest, and all the chief priests, the elders and the teachers of the law came together.

New Living Translation
They took Jesus to the high priest’s home where the leading priests, the elders, and the teachers of religious law had gathered.

English Standard Version
And they led Jesus to the high priest. And all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes came together.

Berean Standard Bible
They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled.

Berean Literal Bible
And they led away Jesus to the high priest. And all the chief priests, and the elders, and the scribes come together.

King James Bible
And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.

New King James Version
And they led Jesus away to the high priest; and with him were assembled all the chief priests, the elders, and the scribes.

New American Standard Bible
They led Jesus away to the high priest; and all the chief priests, the elders, and the scribes gathered together.

NASB 1995
They led Jesus away to the high priest; and all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes gathered together.

NASB 1977
And they led Jesus away to the high priest; and all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes gathered together.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then they led Jesus away to the high priest; and all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes gathered together.

Amplified Bible
They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) gathered together.

Christian Standard Bible
They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, the elders, and the scribes assembled.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, the elders, and the scribes convened.

American Standard Version
And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and there come together with him all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus was led off to the high priest. Then the chief priests, the nation's leaders, and the teachers of the Law of Moses all met together.

English Revised Version
And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and there come together with him all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The men took Jesus to the chief priest. All the chief priests, leaders, and scribes had gathered together.

Good News Translation
Then Jesus was taken to the High Priest's house, where all the chief priests, the elders, and the teachers of the Law were gathering.

International Standard Version
Then they took Jesus to the high priest. All the high priests, elders, and scribes had gathered together.

Majority Standard Bible
They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled.

NET Bible
Then they led Jesus to the high priest, and all the chief priests and elders and experts in the law came together.

New Heart English Bible
They led Jesus away to the high priest. All the chief priests, the elders, and the scribes came together.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests, and the elders and the scribes.

Weymouth New Testament
So they led Jesus away to the High Priest, and with him there assembled all the High Priests, Elders, and Scribes.

World English Bible
They led Jesus away to the high priest. All the chief priests, the elders, and the scribes came together with him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they led Jesus away to the chief priest, and all the chief priests, and the elders, and the scribes come together;

Berean Literal Bible
And they led away Jesus to the high priest. And all the chief priests, and the elders, and the scribes come together.

Young's Literal Translation
And they led away Jesus unto the chief priest, and come together to him do all the chief priests, and the elders, and the scribes;

Smith's Literal Translation
And they led Jesus away to the pontificate: and all the chief priests and elders and scribes came with him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they brought Jesus to the high priest; and all the priests and the scribes and the ancients assembled together.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they led Jesus to the high priest. And all the priests and the scribes and the elders came together.

New American Bible
They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes came together.

New Revised Standard Version
They took Jesus to the high priest; and all the chief priests, the elders, and the scribes were assembled.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they took Jesus to Caiaphas the high priest; and there gathered to him all the high priests and the scribes and the elders.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
They brought Yeshua to Qaiapha the High Priest, and all the Chief Priests and the Scribes and the Elders gathered to him.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they led Jesus away to the chief priest; and with him were assembled all the chief priests, and the elders, and the scribes.

Godbey New Testament
And they led Jesus to the high priest: and all the chief priests and elders and scribes came together to Him.

Haweis New Testament
And they led Jesus unto the high-priest; and with him were assembled all the chief priests, and the elders, and the scribes.

Mace New Testament
Jesus they led away to the high priest's, where all the chief priests, the rulers and Scribes, were assembled.

Weymouth New Testament
So they led Jesus away to the High Priest, and with him there assembled all the High Priests, Elders, and Scribes.

Worrell New Testament
And they led Jesus away to the high priest; and there come together with him all the high priests and the elders and the scribes.

Worsley New Testament
And they led Jesus away to the high priest, with whom were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.

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Context
Jesus Faces the Sanhedrin
52but he pulled free of the linen cloth and ran away naked. 53 They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled. 54Peter 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.…

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 18:12-13
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.

John 18:24
Then Annas sent Him, still bound, to Caiaphas the high priest.

John 18:19-23
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.” ...

Matthew 26:59-61
Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. / But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward / and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’”

Luke 22:66
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,

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. / 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! ...

Acts 4:5-7
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 5:27-28
They brought them in and made them stand before the Sanhedrin, where the high priest interrogated them. / “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us responsible for this man’s blood.”

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.

Isaiah 50:6
I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle.

Isaiah 53:3
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.


Treasury of Scripture

And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.

they led.

Isaiah 53:7
He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.

Matthew 26:57
And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

Luke 22:54
Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.

and with.

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.

Matthew 26:3
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,

Acts 4:5,6
And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes, …

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Mark 14
1. A conspiracy against Jesus.
3. Expensive perfume is poured on his head by a woman.
10. Judas sells his Master for money.
12. Jesus himself foretells how he will be betrayed by one of his disciples;
22. after the passover prepared, and eaten, institutes his last supper;
26. declares beforehand the flight of all his disciples, and Peter's denial.
43. Judas betrays him with a kiss.
46. Jesus is apprehended in the garden;
53. falsely accused and impiously condemned of the council;
65. shamefully abused by them;
66. and thrice denied by Peter.














They led Jesus away
This phrase marks the beginning of Jesus' trial and suffering. The Greek word for "led" (ἀπάγω, apagō) implies being taken away under force or authority. This reflects the fulfillment of prophecy and the beginning of the Passion narrative, where Jesus willingly submits to the Father's will, despite the injustice He faces. It is a poignant reminder of His obedience and the sacrificial path He chose for humanity's redemption.

to the high priest
The high priest at the time was Caiaphas, a significant figure in the Jewish religious hierarchy. The role of the high priest was central in Jewish worship and governance, serving as a mediator between God and the people. Historically, the high priest was expected to uphold justice and righteousness, yet here, Caiaphas becomes an instrument in the unjust trial of Jesus. This irony highlights the corruption and spiritual blindness that had infiltrated the religious leadership.

and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes
This assembly represents the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish council and court. The chief priests, elders, and scribes were influential leaders responsible for maintaining religious law and order. Their gathering signifies the gravity of the situation and the collective decision to condemn Jesus. This group, meant to uphold God's law, instead conspires against the Messiah, illustrating the tragic misalignment between religious authority and divine truth.

assembled
The Greek word for "assembled" (συνέρχομαι, synerchomai) suggests a formal gathering with a specific purpose. This assembly was not a spontaneous meeting but a premeditated council to judge Jesus. The historical context reveals that such gatherings were typically held in the high priest's palace, a place of power and decision-making. This setting underscores the seriousness of the trial and the predetermined intent to find Jesus guilty, regardless of the truth.

(53-65) And they led Jesus away.--See Notes on Matthew 26:57-66.

Verse 53. - And they led Jesus away to the high priest. This high priest was Caiaphas. But we learn from St. John (John 18:13) that our Lord was first brought before Annas, the father-in-law of Caiphas. Annas and his five sons held the high priesthood in succession, Caiaphas, his son-in-law, stepping in between the first and the second son, and holding the office for twelve years. It is supposed that it was in the house of Annas that the price of the betrayal was paid to Judas. Annas, though not then high priest, must have had considerable influence in the counsels of the Sanhedrim; and this will probably explain the fact of our Lord having been first taken to him.

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Greek
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 {away}
Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

to
πρὸς (pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative 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.

high priest,
ἀρχιερέα (archierea)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
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.

all
πάντες (pantes)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

the
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: 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
Strong's 749: High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.

elders,
πρεσβύτεροι (presbyteroi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4245: Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'.

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.

assembled.
συνέρχονται (synerchontai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4905: From sun and erchomai; to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or, cohabit.


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