Mark 14:53 meaning and explanation

They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled.

Mark 14:53, Berean Standard Bible

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After the arrest in Gethsemane, the armed crowd led Jesus to the high priest in Jerusalem, and Mark notes that the chief priests, elders and scribes gathered together. This is the Sanhedrin, the ruling council of Jewish leaders, meeting at night in what looks like a hurried and irregular session during Passover.

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