Twentieth_Century(i)
59 Meanwhile the Chief Priests and the whole of the High Council were trying to get such false evidence against Jesus, as would warrant putting him to death,
60 But they did not find any, although many came forward with false evidence. Later on, however, two men came forward and said:
61 "This man said 'I am able to destroy the Temple of God, and to build it in three days.'"
62 Then the High Priest stood up, and said to Jesus: "Have you no answer? What is this evidence which these men are giving against you?"
63 But Jesus remained silent. On this the High Priest said to him: "I adjure you, by the Living God, to tell us whether you are the Christ, the Son of God."
64 "It is true," Jesus answered; "Moreover I tell you all that hereafter you shall 'see the Son of Man sitting on the right hand of the Almighty, and coming on the clouds of the heavens.'"
65 Then the High Priest tore his robes. "This is blasphemy!" he exclaimed. "Why do we want any more witnesses? You have just heard his blasphemy!
66 What is your decision?" They answered: "He deserves death."
67 Then they spat in his face, and struck him, while others dealt blows at him, saying as they did so:
68 "Now play the Prophet for us, you Christ! Who was it that struck you?"