Matthew 26:59–68 · BSB
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
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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.”
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“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.”
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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.
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What do you think?” “He deserves to die,” they answered.
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Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him
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and said, “Prophesy to us, Christ! Who hit You?”
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