Matthew 26:63
“But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.”

What does Matthew 26:63 mean?
Matthew 26:63 in the King James Version reads, “But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.” This verse sits in the middle of Jesus’ nighttime examination…
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In the tumultuous hours before His crucifixion, one of the most poignant moments occurs in Matthew 26:63, where we read: "But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the…
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O Lord God Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth, whose wisdom surpasses all understanding, I come before You in awe of Your majesty and the depth of Your love for humanity. I lift my heart in prayer, reflecting on the profound moment recorded in Matthew 26:63, 'But Jesus held…
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