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Matthew 27:1–3

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WHEN the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:
And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.
¶ Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,
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From verse 1

  1. Mark 15:1Rank 1 from verse 1
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    1AND straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound Jesus, and carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate.

  2. John 18:28Rank 2 from verse 1
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    28¶ Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover.

  3. Luke 22:66Rank 3 from verse 1
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    66¶ And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,

  4. Micah 2:1Rank 4 from verse 1
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    1WOE to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand.

  5. Psalms 2:2Rank 5 from verse 1
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    2The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed, saying,

  6. Matthew 23:13Rank 6 from verse 1
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    13¶ But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.

  7. Matthew 26:3–4Rank 7 from verse 1
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    3Then 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,

    4And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.

  8. Acts 5:21Rank 8 from verse 1
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    21And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.

  9. Proverbs 4:16–18Rank 9 from verse 1
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    16For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.

    17For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.

    18But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

  10. 1 Samuel 19:11Rank 10 from verse 1
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    11Saul also sent messengers unto David’s house, to watch him, and to slay him in the morning: and Michal David’s wife told him, saying, If thou save not thy life to night, to morrow thou shalt be slain.

  11. Judges 16:2Rank 11 from verse 1
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    2And it was told the Gazites, saying, Samson is come hither. And they compassed him in, and laid wait for him all night in the gate of the city, and were quiet all the night, saying, In the morning, when it is day, we shall kill him.

  12. Luke 23:1–2Rank 12 from verse 1
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    1AND the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate.

    2And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Cæsar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.

  13. Acts 4:24–28Rank 13 from verse 1
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    24And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:

    25Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?

    26The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ.

    27For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,

    28For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.

From verse 2

  1. Acts 3:13Rank 1 from verse 2
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    13The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go.

  2. Matthew 20:19Rank 2 from verse 2
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    19And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again.

  3. 1 Timothy 6:13Rank 3 from verse 2
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    13I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;

  4. Luke 13:1Rank 4 from verse 2
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    1THERE were present at that season some that told him of the Galilæans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.

  5. 2 Timothy 2:9Rank 5 from verse 2
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    9Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

  6. Acts 12:6Rank 6 from verse 2
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    6And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.

  7. Acts 21:33Rank 7 from verse 2
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    33Then the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and demanded who he was, and what he had done.

  8. Acts 22:25Rank 8 from verse 2
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    25And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned?

  9. Acts 22:29Rank 9 from verse 2
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    29Then straightway they departed from him which should have examined him: and the chief captain also was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him.

  10. Acts 24:27Rank 10 from verse 2
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    27But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.

  11. Acts 28:20Rank 11 from verse 2
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    20For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.

  12. Acts 4:27Rank 12 from verse 2
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    27For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,

  13. Acts 9:2Rank 13 from verse 2
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    2And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.

  14. Genesis 22:9Rank 14 from verse 2
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    9And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar upon the wood.

  15. Hebrews 13:3Rank 15 from verse 2
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    3Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.

  16. John 18:12Rank 16 from verse 2
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    12Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,

  17. John 18:24Rank 17 from verse 2
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    24Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.

  18. Luke 18:32–33Rank 18 from verse 2
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    32For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on:

    33And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again.

  19. Luke 20:20Rank 19 from verse 2
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    20And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.

  20. Luke 3:1Rank 20 from verse 2
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    1NOW in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Cæsar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judæa, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituræa and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene,

From verse 3

  1. 2 Corinthians 7:10Rank 1 from verse 3
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    10For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.

  2. Job 20:15–29Rank 2 from verse 3
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    15He hath swallowed down riches, and he shall vomit them up again: God shall cast them out of his belly.

    16He shall suck the poison of asps: the viper’s tongue shall slay him.

    17He shall not see the rivers, the floods, the brooks of honey and butter.

    18That which he laboured for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down: according to his substance shall the restitution be, and he shall not rejoice therein.

    19Because he hath oppressed and hath forsaken the poor; because he hath violently taken away an house which he builded not;

    20Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that which he desired.

    21There shall none of his meat be left; therefore shall no man look for his goods.

    22In the fulness of his sufficiency he shall be in straits: every hand of the wicked shall come upon him.

    23When he is about to fill his belly, God shall cast the fury of his wrath upon him, and shall rain it upon him while he is eating.

    24He shall flee from the iron weapon, and the bow of steel shall strike him through.

    25It is drawn, and cometh out of the body; yea, the glittering sword cometh out of his gall: terrors are upon him.

    26All darkness shall be hid in his secret places: a fire not blown shall consume him; it shall go ill with him that is left in his tabernacle.

    27The heaven shall reveal his iniquity; and the earth shall rise up against him.

    28The increase of his house shall depart, and his goods shall flow away in the day of his wrath.

    29This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage appointed unto him by God.

  3. Luke 22:47–48Rank 3 from verse 3
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    47¶ And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.

    48But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

  4. Job 20:5Rank 4 from verse 3
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    5That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?

  5. John 13:2Rank 5 from verse 3
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    2And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him;

  6. John 13:27Rank 6 from verse 3
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    27And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.

  7. Luke 22:2–6Rank 7 from verse 3
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    2And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.

    3¶ Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.

    4And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.

    5And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.

    6And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.

  8. Mark 14:10–11Rank 8 from verse 3
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    10¶ And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them.

    11And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him.

  9. Mark 14:43–46Rank 9 from verse 3
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    43¶ And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.

    44And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.

    45And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.

    46¶ And they laid their hands on him, and took him.

  10. Matthew 26:14–16Rank 10 from verse 3
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    14¶ Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,

    15And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.

    16And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.

  11. John 18:3Rank 11 from verse 3
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    3Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.

  12. Matthew 26:47–50Rank 12 from verse 3
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    47¶ And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

    48Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

    49And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

    50And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

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Matthew 27:1

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morning

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Sense 1: The beginning or early part of the day, including hours before daylight. Sense 2: The dawn or a beginning compared with dawn.

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chief

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1. First, principal, highest, leading, greatest, most excellent, most important, or most responsible in rank, order, degree, value, or guilt. 2. A leader, head, principal ruler, officer, or principal member of a group.

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priests

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Persons set apart to religious service, sanctuary duty, sacrifice, intercession, teaching, or representation before a deity.

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people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

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counsel

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1. A purpose, plan, design, or settled decision. 2. Advice, guidance, or direction. 3. Wisdom, judgment, or understanding for determining a course. 4. As a verb, to advise, direct, or recommend a course.

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against

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Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

put

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To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be.

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Matthew 27:2

COMBINED MEANING

bound

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1. Tied, fastened, wrapped, bandaged, joined, confined, or restrained, literally or figuratively. 2. Placed under a vow, law, duty, obligation, or determined course. 3. Directed or travelling toward a stated place. 4. A limit or boundary.

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delivered

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of deliver. Sense 1: To rescue, save, free, or bring safely out of danger or bondage. Sense 2: To hand over, give up, or place into another's power or possession. Sense 3: To bring forth, convey, declare, or commit something to another. Sense 4: To give birth or be delivered of a child.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Matthew 27:3

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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condemned

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of condemn, meaning to pronounce guilty or wrong; to sentence, judge against, disapprove, or doom.

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repented

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Past tense and past participle of repent: changed the mind and purpose concerning what had been done or intended, often coupled with grief or sorrow.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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again

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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

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thirty

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The number equal to three tens, following twenty-nine and preceding thirty-one.

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silver

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A precious white metal used for money, vessels, ornaments, images, trade, valuation, and refining; by extension, money or wealth reckoned in that metal.

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chief

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1. First, principal, highest, leading, greatest, most excellent, most important, or most responsible in rank, order, degree, value, or guilt. 2. A leader, head, principal ruler, officer, or principal member of a group.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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priests

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Persons set apart to religious service, sanctuary duty, sacrifice, intercession, teaching, or representation before a deity.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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27:1WHEN the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:

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27:2And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.

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27:3¶ Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

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27:4Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.

27:5And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.

27:6And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.

27:7And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter’s field, to bury strangers in.

27:8Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day.

27:9Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value;

27:10And gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord appointed me.

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