For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent.
Parallel translations
- WEB For many gave false testimony against him, and their testimony didn’t agree with each other.
- KJV For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together.
- NKJV For many bore false witness against Him, but their testimonies did not agree.
- NASB For many people were giving false testimony against Him, and so their testimonies were not consistent.
- NLT Many false witnesses spoke against him, but they contradicted each other.
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Quick answer
Many testify falsely, but their accounts do not agree. The case against Jesus collapses for lack of consistent witnesses.
Overview
Under the law two agreeing witnesses were required for conviction, yet the false testimonies contradict one another. The breakdown of the accusations again confirms Jesus' innocence. His unjust trial fulfills the Scriptures and shows the spotless Lamb condemned by lies.
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Mark drives urgently to the cross, showing Jesus the Son of God as the suffering Servant who 'came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.'
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