{Their witness agreed not together} (isai hai marturiai
ouk (8873)an). Literally, the testimonies were not equal. They did
not correspond with each other on essential points. {Many were
bearing false witness} (epseudomarturoun, 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.