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Matthew 26:55-60 English Standard Version (ESV)

55. At that hour Jesus said to the crowds, “Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me? Day after day I sat in the temple teaching, and you did not seize me.

56. But all this has taken place that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples left him and fled.

57. Then those who had seized Jesus led him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered.

58. And Peter was following him at a distance, as far as the courtyard of the high priest, and going inside he sat with the guards to see the end.

59. Now the chief priests and the whole council were seeking false testimony against Jesus that they might put him to death,

60. but they found none, though many false witnesses came forward. At last two came forward