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And those who had seized Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest ,
where the scribes and the elders had assembled .
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But Peter followed him at a distance ,
right up to the courtyard of the high priest .
He entered and sat down with the guards to see the end .
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Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus that they might put him to death ,
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but they found none ,
though many false witnesses came forward .
At last two came forward
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and said , »
This fellow said ,
I am able to destroy the temple of God ,
and to build it in three days .«
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And the high priest stood up and said , »
Have you no answer to make ?
What is it that these men testify against you ?«
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But Jesus remained silent .
And 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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Jesus said to him , »
It is as you said .
But I say to you ,
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Then the high priest tore his clothes and said , »
He has spoken blasphemy !
Why do we need any more witnesses ?
Look ,
now you have heard his blasphemy .
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What do you think ?«
They answered , »
He is worthy of death .«
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Then they spat in his face and struck him with their fists ;
and others slapped him ,
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saying , »
Prophesy to us ,
Christ !
Who is the one who struck you ?«