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Matthew 27:1 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Matthew 27:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 27 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Jesus Delivered to Pilate
“When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:”
Matthew 27:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 27:1
When the morning was come (πρωΐας δὲ γενομένης)—The Sanhedrin reconvened at daybreak to give their condemnation legal legitimacy, as capital trials conducted at night were prohibited under Jewish law (Mishnah Sanhedrin 4:1). Their nocturnal examination was illegal; this morning session was a façade of due process.All the chief priests and elders formed the Sanhedrin, Israel's supreme court of 71 members. The phrase took counsel (συμβούλιον ἔλαβον) means they reached a formal verdict—not merely deliberation, but judicial conspiracy. To put him to death (ὥστε θανατῶσαι αὐτόν) reveals their prede...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 27:1
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“with the elders and scribes”
“and they themselves didn't enter into the Praetorium”
“the assembly of the elders of the people was gathered together”
“they practice it”
“and the rulers take counsel together”
“the scribes”
“unless they do evil. Their sleep is taken away”
“they entered into the temple about daybreak”
“saying”