The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 26:59-64
The trial before Caiaphas: v. 59. Now the chief priests and elders and all the council sought false witness against Jesus to put Him to death; v. 60. but found none; yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses v. 61 and said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the Temple of God, and to build it in three days. v. 62. And the high priest arose and said unto Him, Answerest Thou nothing? What is it which these witness against Thee?... read more
F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Matthew 26:1-99
Matthew 26 THIS CHAPTER BRINGS US back to the history of the last few days of the Lord’s life on earth. The opening verses give us a peep into the palace of the high priest, and we find it to be full of craft and counsels of murder. In verses Matthew 26.6-26.13 , we turn from this most atrocious wickedness in high places to behold an action of love and devotion in a humble home, where some of the godly remnant dwelt. From John 12.0 we gather that the woman was Mary of Bethany. She evidently... read more