55. The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for something to use against Jesus. They wanted to put him to death. But they did not find any proof.
56. Many witnesses lied about him. But their stories did not agree.
57. Then some stood up. They gave false witness about him.
58. "We heard him say, 'I will destroy this temple made by human hands. In three days I will build another temple, not made by human hands.' "
59. But what they said did not agree.
60. Then the high priest stood up in front of them. He asked Jesus, "Aren't you going to answer? What are these charges these men are bringing against you?"
61. But Jesus remained silent. He gave no answer. Again the high priest asked him, "Are you the Christ? Are you the Son of the Blessed One?"