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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,

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An Official Morning Trial

Commentators explain that this gathering was not a spontaneous mob but the formal, official meeting of the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish council. It was deliberately convened at daybreak, likely to lend an air of legality to the proceedings that began with Jesus's nighttime arrest.

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AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Luke 22:66

As soon as it was day (ως εγενετο ημερα). Mr 15:1 (Matthew 27:1) has "morning."

The assembly of the peo…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Luke 22:66

19th Century

Bishop

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…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Luke 22:66

Luke has already indicated that Jesus was arrested during the night (v.47) and has implied that he was confronted by the authorities while in the h…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Luke 22:66

17th Century

Pastor

And as soon as it was day
(See Gill on Matthew 27:1).

The elders of the people

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Luke 22:63–71

17th Century

Minister

Those who condemned Jesus as a blasphemer were the vilest blasphemers. He referred them to His second coming for the full proof of His being the Ch…