57. Those who had arrested Jesus led Him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had convened.
58. Meanwhile, Peter was following Him at a distance right to the high priest’s courtyard. He went in and was sitting with the temple police to see the outcome.
59. The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for false testimony against Jesus so they could put Him to death.
60. But they could not find any, even though many false witnesses came forward. Finally, two who came forward
61. stated, “This man said, ‘I can demolish God’s sanctuary and rebuild it in three days.’ ”
62. The high priest then stood up and said to Him, “Don’t You have an answer to what these men are testifying against You? ”
63. But Jesus kept silent. Then the high priest said to Him, “By the living God I place You under oath: tell us if You are the Messiah, the Son of God! ”
64. “You have said it,” Jesus told him. “But I tell you, in the future you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of the Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”
65. Then the high priest tore his robes and said, “He has blasphemed! Why do we still need witnesses? Look, now you’ve heard the blasphemy!
66. What is your decision? ” They answered, “He deserves death! ”
67. Then they spit in His face and beat Him; others slapped Him
68. and said, “Prophesy to us, Messiah! Who hit You? ”
69. Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. A servant approached him and she said, “You were with Jesus the Galilean too.”
70. But he denied it in front of everyone: “I don’t know what you’re talking about! ”