Jesus Faces the Sanhedrin

⁵⁷ Those^(A) who had arrested Jesus led Him away to Caiaphas^(B) 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.^[a] He went in and was sitting with the temple police^[b] to see the outcome.^[c](C)

⁵⁹ The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for false testimony against Jesus so they could put Him to death.^{(D) 60} But they could not find any, even though many false witnesses^(E) came forward.^[d] Finally, two^[e] who came forward ⁶¹ stated, “This man said, ‘I can demolish God’s sanctuary^(F) 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^(G) Jesus kept silent.^(H) Then the high priest said to Him, “By the living God I place You under oath:^(I) tell us if You are the Messiah, the Son of God!”^(J)

⁶⁴ “You have said it,”^[f] Jesus told him. “But I tell you, in the future^[g] you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of the Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”^(K)[h]

⁶⁵ Then the high priest tore his robes and said, “He has blasphemed!^(L) Why do we still need witnesses? Look, now you’ve heard the blasphemy!^{(M) 66} What is your decision?”^[i]

They answered, “He deserves death!”^{(N) 67} Then they spit in His face^(O) and beat Him; others slapped Him ⁶⁸ and said, “Prophesy to us, Messiah! Who hit You?”^(P)

Peter Denies His Lord

⁵⁴ They seized Him, led Him away, and brought Him into the high priest’s house. Meanwhile Peter^(A) was following at a distance.

Jesus Mocked and Beaten

⁶³ The men who were holding Jesus started mocking and beating Him.^{(A) 64} After blindfolding Him, they kept^[a] asking, “Prophesy! Who hit You?” ⁶⁵ And they were saying many other blasphemous^(B) things against Him.

²⁴ Then^(A) Annas^(B) sent Him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.