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A Corrupt and Illegal Trial
Commentators note this was not a legitimate trial. It was held at night, driven by malice, and presided over by Caiaphas, a political appointee of the Romans. The assembly's goal was not to find truth but to build a case to pressure the Roman governor into executing Jesus, as they themselves lacked the authority.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 26:57
18th Century
Theologian
To Caiaphas. John says that they led him first to Annas, the father-in-law of Caiaphas. This was done, probably, as a mark of respect, as …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 26:57
19th Century
Preacher
Some of the chief priests and elders were so enraged against Christ that they went to Gethsemane with the Roman cohort that was sent to arrest Jesu…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 26:57
Well-to-do homes were often built in a square shape with an open, central courtyard. If Annas (cf. comment on v.3) lived in rooms on one wing of th…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 26:57
16th Century
Theologian
Luke follows a different order from Matthew and Mark in the narrative; but when we come to the proper place, we will attempt to reconcile the point…
John Gill
On Matthew 26:57
17th Century
Pastor
And they that had laid hold on Jesus
Who were the band, and the captain, and the officers of the Jews, as ([Referenc…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 26:57–68
17th Century
Minister
Jesus was hurried into Jerusalem. It looks ill, and bodes worse, when those who are willing to be Christ's disciples are not willing to be known as…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 26:57–75
13th Century
Philosopher
This section discusses Christ’s arrest; now, it discusses where He would be led, describing the place and those gathered there. He says, therefore:…