Matthew 26:65

Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.

Cross-references

Matthew 9:3 Parallel

In Matthew 9:3, scribes accuse Jesus of blasphemy for forgiving sins, a similar charge as here.

Mark 14:63 Parallel

In Mark 14:63, the high priest tears his robes in the same trial scene, providing a parallel account of the blasphemy accusation.

Mark 14:64 Parallel

In Mark 14:64, the council condemns Jesus for blasphemy, continuing the same narrative.

Luke 5:21 Parallel

In Luke 5:21, scribes accuse Jesus of blasphemy for claiming to forgive sins, a parallel charge.

John 10:33 Parallel

In John 10:33, Jews accuse Jesus of blasphemy for claiming to be God, the same charge as here.

John 10:36 Parallel

In John 10:36, Jesus defends against the blasphemy accusation, referencing His divine sonship.

In Leviticus 21:10, the high priest is forbidden to tear his clothes—here he violates that law.

Leviticus 24:11 Historical context

Leviticus 24:11 records the first biblical case of blasphemy — the very law Jesus is accused of violating here.

Job 15:6 Parallel

Job 15:6 says a person's own words condemn them — the same logic the high priest uses, citing Jesus' own words as blasphemy.

Isaiah 53:8 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 53:8 foretells the suffering servant being cut off by unjust judgment — fulfilled here as Jesus is condemned for blasphemy.

Mark 2:7 Parallel

In Mark 2:7, Jesus is earlier accused of blasphemy for forgiving sins — the same charge the high priest repeats here.

Luke 22:71 Parallel

Luke 22:71 records the same response from the council — they condemn Jesus based on his own words, mirroring this account.

Acts 7:56 Parallel

Acts 7:56 echoes Jesus' Son of Man claim — Stephen sees the same vision while being stoned for blasphemy.

In 1 Kings 21:10-13, false witnesses accuse Naboth of blasphemy, mirroring the false accusation against Jesus.

Jeremiah 36:24 notes the king did not tear his garments at God's word, contrasting with the high priest's dramatic tearing.

Acts 14:14 Parallel

Acts 14:14 shows Paul and Barnabas tearing clothes at being worshipped — parallel reaction to perceived blasphemy.