Matthew 26:3 Meaning and Explanation
“Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,”
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What Does Matthew 26:3 Mean?
While Jesus speaks of the cross, the religious leadership of the nation convenes at the residence of Caiaphas, who held the high priesthood for nearly two decades under Rome. Chief priests, scribes, and elders -- the groups that made up the great council -- meet in private.
The contrast is deliberate: Jesus announces His death openly to His friends, while His enemies whisper about it behind closed doors. The shepherds of Israel gather not to seek God but to silence His Son. Yet even this assembly, for all its power, can do nothing apart from the hour God permits.
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What does Matthew 26:3 mean?
The chief priests, scribes, and elders gather at the palace of Caiaphas the high priest.