Jewish Trials

When did it happen?

Modern reckoning

AD 30

Traditional reckoning

AD 30

Dates before about 900 BC depend on how the Bible's own numbers are added up. Why the two reckonings differ.

Where is it in the Bible?

• Matthew 26:57–27:2
• Mark 14:53–72
• Luke 22:54–71
• John 18:13–27

Who was there, and where?

• Jesus Christ
• Simon Peter
• Caiaphas

Where: Jerusalem.

Which verses connect to Matthew 26:57?

The strongest cross-references of the key verse, ranked by reader votes (OpenBible.info).

1. Matthew 26:33 votes

   At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas,

2. Psalm 56:5–62 votes

   All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise. They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps while they wait to take my life.

3. Mark 14:53–652 votes

   They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled. Peter 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. …

4. Luke 22:54–552 votes

   Then they seized Jesus, led Him away, and took Him into the house of the high priest. And Peter followed at a distance. When those present had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them.

5. John 11:492 votes

   But one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all!

6. John 18:12–142 votes

   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. …