Mark 14:59 Not even in this respect was their testimony consistent.

In even what respect is their testimony not consistent?

“And some stood up and bore false witness against him, saying, “We heard him say, ‘I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another, not made with hands’” (Mark 14:57-58).

How many give inconsistent, false testimony against Jesus?

“For many were giving false testimony against Him, but their testimony was not consistent” (Mark 14:56).

μαρτυρία (mar-too-reé-ah) (“testimony”)-

1. Confirmation or attestation on the basis of personal knowledge or belief, testimony.

a.    act of testifying testimony, testifying

b.   content of testimony

α. of historical attestation or testimony

β. especially with reference to Jesus

א. of human testimony concerning Jesus

ב. of transcendent testimony concerning Jesus: he bears witness to himself as the central point of the Christian message: John 3:11, 32f; 8:14. His self-attestation is rejected vs. 13; compare to 5:31. Jesus also testifies concerning himself in Revelation 1:2,9—God attests him

ג. Revelation speaks of the μαρτυρία or the μαρτυρία Ἰησοῦ which the Christians, or certain Christians (martyrs, prophets), possess: 6:9; 12:17; 19:10ab: 20:4…John’s book is the personal testimony of Jesus.

2.  testimony in court, testimony…against someone Mark 14:55

3.  attestation of character or behavior, statement of approval.

4. testimony that invites death, a martyr’s death, martyrdom

(BDAG, 619)

Why do the chief priests and the whole Council keep trying to obtain testimony against Jesus, but do not find any?

“to put Him to death” (Mark 14:55).

Father,

You are the God of truth, and Your Word is true. Glory and thanks to You through Jesus for the gift of Your Word and the testimony of Jesus in the Bible, for all Scripture is breathed out by You and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness. Your Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Thank You for the ministry of the Holy Spirit, which is glorious in our midst, bringing many sons and daughters to glory through Jesus. Glory to You for Your free gift of abounding grace. Thank You for the Gospel, which is Your power for the salvation of everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Gentile. Thank You for the wisdom and word of the cross, which is Your power to us who are being saved. Thank you for Your truth that never changes, for You are true and immutable. May You strengthen the redeemed to stand firm in the grace, love, and truth of Jesus, watching wisely and alertly for His appearing, keeping His commands, and continuing in Your lovingkindness. May You cause eyes to open, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to You, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in Jesus. Glory to You through Jesus, the Way, the Truth, the Life.

In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.