63. But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure you by the living God, that you tell us whether you be the Christ, the Son of God.
64. Jesus said unto him,
65. Then the high priest tore his clothes, saying, He has spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now you have heard his blasphemy.
66. What think you? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.
67. Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others struck him with the palms of their hands,
68. Saying, Prophesy unto us, you Christ, Who is he that struck you?
69. Now Peter sat outside in the courtyard: and a maidservant came unto him, saying, You also were with Jesus of Galilee.
70. But he denied it before them all, saying, I know not what you say.
71. And when he was gone out into the porch, another maidservant saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.
72. And again he denied it with an oath, I do not know the man.
73. And after awhile came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely you also are one of them; for your speech betrays you.
74. Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crowed.
75. And Peter remembered the words of Jesus, who said unto him,