Mark 14:56 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

A bunch of people came forward lying about Jesus, but their stories didn't even match up with each other.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When people are making stuff up about you, the truth has a way of showing through the contradictions.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of Mark, this verse is part of the account of Jesus' trial before the Sanhedrin, the Jewish religious council, which occurred shortly after his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane. The witnesses were attempting to build a case against Jesus by giving false testimonies, but their stories conflicted, revealing the desperation and deceit of his accusers. This event underscores the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah facing unjust treatment.

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