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53 So they led Jesus away to the High Priest. And all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes came together to Him.

54 And Peter followed Him at a distance, even into the hall of the High Priest, and sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.

55 And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put Him to death but found none.

56 For many bore false witness against Him. But their testimonies did not agree.

57 Then some of them arose and bore false witness against Him, saying,

58 “We heard Him say, ‘I will destroy this Temple made with hands. And within three days I will build another, made without hands.’”

59 But their testimonies did not agree.

60 Then the High Priest stood up amongst them and asked Jesus, saying, “Answer You nothing? Why should these bear witness against You?”

61 But He kept silent and answered nothing. Again, the High Priest asked Him and said to Him, “Are you the Christ; the Son of the Blessed?”

62 And Jesus said, “I am He. And you shall see the Son of Man sit at the right hand of power, coming in the clouds of Heaven.”

63 Then the High Priest tore his clothes, and said, “What have we anymore need of witnesses?!

64 You have heard the blasphemy! What do you think!?” And they all condemned Him to be worthy of death.

65 And some began to spit at Him, and to cover His face, and to beat Him with fists, and to say to Him, “Prophesy!” And the sergeants slapped Him.

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