King James Version
Matthew 26:60 in the King James Version says “But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 26 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,”
Matthew 26:60 · KJV
But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.
Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;
But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,
And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.
And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?
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“But”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“But”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“though many”
G4183(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
“came”
G4334to approach, i.e., (literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to
“came”
G4334to approach, i.e., (literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to
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