15. Simon Peter and another one of Jesus’ followers went along after Jesus. This follower knew the high priest. So he went with Jesus into the high priest’s courtyard.
16. But Peter waited outside near the door. The follower who knew the high priest came back outside. He spoke to the girl at the door and brought Peter inside.
17. The girl at the door said to Peter, “Aren’t you also one of that man’s followers?”Peter answered, “No, I am not!”
18. It was cold, so the servants and guards had built a fire. They were standing around it and warming themselves. Peter was standing with them, warming himself.
19. The high priest asked Jesus questions about his followers and his teaching.
20. Jesus answered, “I have spoken openly to everyone. I have always taught in synagogues and in the Temple, where all the Jews come together. I never said anything in secret.
21. So why do you question me? Ask the people who heard my teaching. They know what I said.”
22. When Jesus said this, one of the guards standing there hit him. The guard said, “Is that the way you answer the high priest?”
23. Jesus answered him, “If I said something wrong, then say what was wrong. But if what I said is true, why do you hit me?”
24. Then Annas sent Jesus to Caiaphas, the high priest. Jesus was still tied.