Matthew 26:59-68

MNT(i) 59 And the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were trying to get false evidence against Jesus, in order that they might have him executed; 60 but they found none, although many false witnesses came forward. 61 However, at last two came forward who said, "This fellow declared, 'I can destroy the Temple of God and build it in three days.'" 62 Rising to his feet the high priest asked Jesus. "Do you make no answer? What is it that these are testifying against you?" 63 But Jesus kept silence. Again the high priest addressed him, "I adjure you by the Living God, tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God!" 64 "I am He," Jesus answered; "yet I tell you that from this time on you will see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming upon the clouds of heaven." 65 Then the high priest tore his garments, saying. "He has spoken blasphemy! What further need have we of witnesses? For behold, now you have heard his blasphemy! 66 "What is your verdict?" "He ought to die," they answered. 67 Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and some struck him with the palms of their hands, and cried. 68 "Prophesy to us, you Christ! Who is it who struck you?"