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Matthew 12:14 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Matthew 12:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 12 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him. held: or, took counsel”
Matthew 12:14 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 12:14
'Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him.' The Pharisees' response to Jesus's merciful sabbath healing is murderous plot. The verse exposes the depth of their spiritual darkness: confronted with compassionate miracle demonstrating Christ's divine authority, they don't worship but conspire to kill. The phrase 'held a council' (συμβούλιον ἐλάβον/symboulion elabon) indicates formal deliberation—premeditated murder, not passionate outburst. Their motive: Jesus threatened their religious system, authority, and interpretation of Torah. Reformed theolog...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 12:14
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“Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death.”
“because he not only broke the Sabbath”
“and immediately conspired with the Herodians against him”
“and talked with one another about what they might do to Jesus.”
“and he went out of their hand.”
“and kill him.”
“he should report it”
“all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:”