15. Simon Peter and another disciple followed Jesus. That disciple knew the high priest, and he followed Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest's house.
16. Peter stayed outside near the gate. But the other disciple came back out and spoke to the girl at the gate. She let Peter go in,
17. but asked him, “Aren't you one of that man's followers?”“No, I am not!” Peter answered.
18. It was cold, and the servants and temple police had made a charcoal fire. They were warming themselves around it, when Peter went over and stood near the fire to warm himself.
19. The high priest questioned Jesus about his followers and his teaching.
20. But Jesus told him, “I have spoken freely in front of everyone. And I have always taught in our meeting places and in the temple, where all our people come together. I have not said anything in secret.
21. Why are you questioning me? Why don't you ask the people who heard me? They know what I have said.”
22. As soon as Jesus said this, one of the temple police hit him and said, “That's no way to talk to the high priest!”
23. Jesus answered, “If I have done something wrong, say so. But if not, why did you hit me?”