Matthew:26:63-67
wmth@Matthew:26:63 @ Jesus however remained silent. Again the High Priest addressed Him. »In the name of the ever-living God,« he said, »I now put you on your oath. Tell us whether you are the Christ, the Son of God.«
wmth@Matthew:26:64 @ »I am He,« replied Jesus. »But I tell you that, later on, you will see of Omnipotence,
wmth@Matthew:26:65 @ Then the High Priest tore his robes and exclaimed, »Impious language! What further need have we of witnesses! See, you have now heard the impiety.
wmth@Matthew:26:66 @ What is your verdict? »He deserves to die,« they replied.
wmth@Matthew:26:67 @ Then they spat in His face, and struck Him –some with the fist, some with the open hand–