• Mark 14:53
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 53 Καὶ And ἀπήγαγον they led off τὸν the Ἰησοῦν Jesus πρὸς toward τὸν the ἀρχιερέα, chief priest, καὶ and συνέρχονται are coming together πάντες all οἱ the ἀρχιερεῖς chief priests καὶ and οἱ the πρεσβύτεροι older men καὶ and οἱ the γραμματεῖς. scribes.

  • Mark Study Notes—Chapter 14
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 14:53

      the high priest: When Israel functioned as an independent nation, the high priest held his office for life. (Nu 35:25) However, during the Roman occupation of Israel, the rulers assigned by Rome had authority to appoint the high priest and to depose him. The high priest who presided at Jesus’ trial was Caiaphas (Mt 26:3, 57), a skillful diplomat who held his office longer than any of his immediate predecessors. He was appointed about 18 C.E. and remained in office until about 36 C.E.​—See Glossary, “High priest,” and App. B12 for the possible location of Caiaphas’ house.