16. Peter had to stay outside the gate. Then the disciple who knew the high priest spoke to the woman watching at the gate, and she let Peter in.
17. The woman asked Peter, “You’re not one of that man’s disciples, are you?”“No,” he said, “I am not.”
18. Because it was cold, the household servants and the guards had made a charcoal fire. They stood around it, warming themselves, and Peter stood with them, warming himself.
19. Inside, the high priest began asking Jesus about his followers and what he had been teaching them.
20. Jesus replied, “Everyone knows what I teach. I have preached regularly in the synagogues and the Temple, where the people gather. I have not spoken in secret.
21. Why are you asking me this question? Ask those who heard me. They know what I said.”
22. Then one of the Temple guards standing nearby slapped Jesus across the face. “Is that the way to answer the high priest?” he demanded.
23. Jesus replied, “If I said anything wrong, you must prove it. But if I’m speaking the truth, why are you beating me?”