“But as it was contrary to all forms of law to proceed against a person’s life by night, they seem to have separated for a few hours, and then, at the break of day, came together again, pretending to conduct the business according to the forms of law.” (Clarke)ī.
As Luke shows, this morning trial was essentially the same as the previous, informal examination. All the chief priests and elders of the people plotted against Jesus to put Him to death: This was the official gathering of the Sanhedrin following the informal (and illegal) night session, also described in Luke 22:66-71.
And when they had bound Him, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pontius Pilate the governor.Ī. When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people plotted against Jesus to put Him to death. ( Matthew 27:1-2) Jesus is handed over to Pilate.
