Sermons citing Matthew 26:57–68

^26:59 Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death.

^26:60 But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward

^26:61 and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’”

^26:62 So the high priest stood up and asked Him, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?”

^26:63 But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.”

^26:64 “You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

^26:65 At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “He has blasphemed! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy.

^26:66 What do you think?” “He deserves to die,” they answered.

^26:67 Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him

^26:68 and said, “Prophesy to us, Christ! Who hit You?”