65. The men said many cruel things to Jesus.
66. When day came, the elders of the people, the leading priests, and the teachers of the law came together. They led Jesus away to their highest court.
67. They said, “If you are the Christ, then tell us that you are!”Jesus said to them, “If I tell you I am the Christ, you will not believe me.
68. And if I ask you, you will not answer.
69. But beginning now, the Son of Man will sit at the right hand of the powerful God.”
70. They all said, “Then are you the Son of God?”Jesus said to them, “Yes, you are right when you say that I am.”
71. They said, “Why do we need witnesses now? We ourselves heard him say this!”