Jesus before the Sanhedrin

(Matthew 26:57–68, Luke 22:66–71, John 18:19–24)

53 They led Jesus {away} to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled. 54 Peter followed Him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. And he sat with the officers and warmed himself by the fire.

55 Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin[fn] were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death but they did not find [any]. 56 For many bore false witness against [Jesus], but their testimony was inconsistent.

57 Then some [men] stood up [and] testified falsely against Him 58 “We heard Him say ‘I will destroy this man-made temple, and in three days I will build another [that is] made without hands.’ ” 59 But even their testimony was inconsistent.

60 [So] the high priest stood up before them [and] questioned Jesus Have You no answer What {are} these [men] testifying against You?”

61 But [Jesus] remained silent and made no reply Again the high priest questioned Him “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed [One]?”

62 “I am,” said Jesus, “and you will see the Son of Man sitting at [the] right hand of Power[fn] and coming with the clouds of heaven.”[fn]

63 At this, the high priest tore his clothes [and] declared, “Why do we need any more witnesses?

64 You have heard the blasphemy. What is your verdict?” And they all condemned Him as deserving of death.

65 Then some [of them] began to spit on Him. They blindfolded Him struck Him with their fists and said to Him, “Prophesy!” And the officers received Him with slaps in His face.