61. and said, “This man claimed that he would tear down God's temple and build it again in three days.”
62. The high priest stood up and asked Jesus, “Why don't you say something in your own defence? Don't you hear the charges they are making against you?”
63. But Jesus did not answer. So the high priest said, “With the living God looking on, you must tell the truth. Tell us, are you the Messiah, the Son of God?”
64. “That is what you say!” Jesus answered. “But I tell all of you,‘Soon you will seethe Son of Mansitting at the right sideof God All-Powerfuland coming on the cloudsof heaven.’ ”
65. The high priest then tore his robe and said, “This man claims to be God! We don't need any more witnesses! You have heard what he said.
66. What do you think?”They answered, “He is guilty and deserves to die!”
67. Then they spat in his face and hit him with their fists. Others slapped him