Mat 26:59 | MHM | STEP | v. 59-61 : The religious leaders look for false witnesses to testify against Jesus so they can put him to death. Many false witnesses come forward, but their stories do not agree. Finally, two witnesses claim Jesus said, “I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days” (Matthew 26:61 ). They twist Jesus’ words to make him sound dangerous, but even these accusations do not really prove he is guilty.

‏ Matthew 26:59

v. 59-61: The religious leaders look for false witnesses to testify against Jesus so they can put him to death. Many false witnesses come forward, but their stories do not agree. Finally, two witnesses claim Jesus said, “I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days” (Matthew 26:61 ^a). They twist Jesus’ words to make him sound dangerous, but even these accusations do not really prove he is guilty.