Then the whole council rose and led Jesus away to Pilate.
Parallel translations
- WEB The whole company of them rose up and brought him before Pilate.
- KJV And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate.
- NKJV Then the whole multitude of them arose and led Him to Pilate.
- NASB Then the entire assembly of them set out and brought Him before Pilate.
- NLT Then the entire council took Jesus to Pilate, the Roman governor.
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Quick answer
The whole council rises and brings Jesus before Pilate. They take their case to the Roman governor.
Overview
Lacking authority to execute, the Jewish leaders transfer Jesus to the Roman governor Pilate. This move begins the civil phase of His trial that will lead to crucifixion. The handing over of the Messiah to Gentile authorities advances the redemptive plan foretold in Scripture.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Matt 27:1–2When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people conspired against Jesus to put Him to death.
- Mark 15:1–5Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate.
- Matt 27:11–14Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
- Luke 22:66At 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 18:28–38Then they led Jesus away from Caiaphas into the Praetorium. By now it was early morning, and the Jews did not enter the Praetorium, to avoid being defiled and unable to eat the Passover.
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