56. But this has all taken place that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted him and fled.
57. Those who had arrested Jesus took him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the teachers of the law and the elders had assembled.
58. But Peter followed him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. He entered and sat down with the guards to see the outcome.
59. The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for false evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to death.
60. But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward
61. and declared, “This fellow said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’ ”