Mark 14:55-57
Their witness agreed not together ( ισα α μαρτυρια ουκ ησαν ). Literally, the testimonies were not equal. They did not correspond with each other on essential points.Many were bearing false witness ( εψευδομαρτυρουν, imperfect, repeated action)
against him. No two witnesses bore joint testimony to justify a capital sentence according to the law (De 19:15). Note imperfects in these verses (55-57) to indicate repeated failures.
Bare false witness ( εψευδομαρτυρουν ). In desperation some attempted once more (conative imperfect).
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