Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people conspired against Jesus to put Him to death.
World English Bible (WEB)
Now when morning had come, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:
Strong's King James
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The F.O.G *
(1) Now morning came, all the leading priests and the elders of the people counselled together against Yeshua to put Him to death.
The F.O.G Message *
[1] As dawn broke over Jerusalem, the chief priests and Jewish elders reached their final verdict – Jesus must die. Their religious contempt had crystallized into murderous intent.[27] The governor's soldiers took Jesus into their headquarters, gathering the entire company around Him for a cruel mockery of His kingship.[28] They stripped Him and dressed Him in a scarlet robe, turning His claim to royalty into savage entertainment.[29] They twisted thorns into a cruel crown and jammed it onto His head. They placed a staff in His right hand as a mock scepter. Then they knelt before Him, laughing: "Hail, king of the Jews!"[30] They spat on Him and took the staff to strike His thorn-crowned head repeatedly, each blow a testament to humanity's capacity for cruelty.[31] After they had finished mocking Him, they removed the robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him away to be crucified, not knowing they were participants in God's sovereign plan.[32] As they walked toward Golgotha, they encountered Simon from Cyrene. The soldiers forced him to carry Jesus's cross – an unwitting participant in history's pivotal moment.[33] They arrived at Golgotha – the Place of the Skull – its ominous name fitting the horror about to unfold.[34] They offered Jesus wine mixed with gall – a bitter drink meant to dull the pain. But after tasting it, He refused. He would drink the full cup of suffering with complete awareness.[35] They crucified Him there, driving spikes through His flesh. The soldiers divided His clothes by casting lots, fulfilling David's ancient prophecy while gambling beneath the cross.[36] Then they sat down to guard Him, watching death's slow work with callous indifference.[37] Above His head they placed the written charge: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS – words meant to mock but declaring truth.[38] Two rebels were crucified with Him, one on His right and one on His left – the Prince of Peace dying between criminals.[39] People passing by hurled insults, shaking their heads in scorn and demonstrating humanity's capacity to mock even perfect love.[40] "You who said You would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself!" they sneered. "If You are God's Son, come down from the cross!"[41] The chief priests, teachers of the law, and elders joined in the mockery, their religious contempt fully exposed.[42] "He saved others," they scoffed, "but He can't save Himself! He's the king of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him!"[43] "He trusts in God. Let God rescue Him now if He wants Him, for He said, 'I am God's Son.'" Their words unknowingly echoed Psalm 22, fulfilling prophecy through their very mockery.[44] Even the rebels crucified with Him heaped insults on Him, the entire scene a display of humanity's rejection of divine love.[45] From noon until three in the afternoon, darkness covered the land – nature itself testifying to the cosmic significance of these hours.[46] About three in the afternoon, Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?" which means "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" – the cry of the Son experiencing separation from the Father for the first time in eternity.[47] Some bystanders misunderstood His words, saying, "He's calling for Elijah."[48] Immediately one of them ran to get a sponge, filled it with wine vinegar, and lifted it on a staff to give Jesus a drink.[49] Others said, "Leave Him alone. Let's see if Elijah comes to save Him."[50] Then Jesus, crying out again with a loud voice, released His spirit – not a victim, but a victor completing His mission.[51] At that moment, the temple curtain was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, rocks split, and the barrier between God and humanity was forever removed.[52] Tombs broke open and many holy people who had died were raised to life – death's power beginning to crumble in the wake of His sacrifice.[53] After Jesus's resurrection, they came out of their tombs and went into Jerusalem, where many people saw them – a preview of the resurrection to come.[54] When the centurion and others guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that happened, they were terrified and exclaimed, "Surely He was the Son of God!" – Roman soldiers becoming unexpected witnesses to divine truth.[55] Many women were watching from a distance, the same ones who had followed Jesus from Galilee to care for His needs – their faithfulness outlasting that of most men.[56] Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee's sons – their presence preparing them to be the first witnesses of resurrection.[57] As evening approached, a wealthy man arrived – Joseph from Arimathea, who had become a follower of Jesus despite his high position.[58] Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus's body. Pilate ordered that it be given to him – God providing honorable burial through an unlikely source.[59] Joseph took the body, wrapped it in clean linen cloth – giving Jesus the dignified burial He deserved.[60] He placed Jesus in his own new tomb cut into rock. He rolled a big stone across the entrance and went away – unknowingly preparing the stage for resurrection's triumph.[61] Mary Magdalene and the other Mary sat opposite the tomb, their love and loyalty surviving even death.[62] The next day, after Preparation Day, the chief priests and Pharisees gathered before Pilate – their fear surviving even Jesus's death.[63] "Sir," they said, "we remember that while He was still alive that deceiver said, 'After three days I will rise again.'"[64] "So give the order for the tomb to be made secure until the third day. Otherwise, His disciples may come and steal the body and tell the people He has risen from the dead. This last deception would be worse than the first."[65] Pilate responded with weary irritation: "Take a guard. Go, make the tomb as secure as you know how."[66] So they sealed the stone and posted guards – their futile attempts at security about to be shattered by resurrection power.
Young's Literal Translation
And morning having come, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus, so as to put him to death;
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