Mark 14:53 “And they led Jesus away to the high priest; and with him were assembled all the chief priests, the elders, and the scribes.”
Jesus is taken to the high priest. Although the priests, elders and scribes were present, it was a highly irregular meeting. These types of proceedings would not generally be held late at night. But, these men were making lots of exceptions in the interest of eliminating their longtime rival. Notice that it seems it took little time to accomplish this gathering, which suggests it had been well planned in advance. Though it was certainly made to ‘look’ like a rushed thing.
Heavenly Father, you give us such opportunity to be forgiven, yet we conspire against you. Your mercy to us is amazing! Thank you for forgiving even these men who conducted the mock trial against Christ. Several of them we know became believers. What grace! What love! You are so wonderful, and I praise you! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.