Mark 14:53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65
Mark 14:53 NIV
They took Jesus to the high priest, and all the chief priests, the elders and the teachers of the law came together.
Mark 14:54 NIV
Peter followed him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. There he sat with the guards and warmed himself at the fire.
Mark 14:55 NIV
The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to death, but they did not find any.
Mark 14:56 NIV
Many testified falsely against him, but their statements did not agree.
Mark 14:57 NIV
Then some stood up and gave this false testimony against him:
Mark 14:58 NIV
“We heard him say, ‘I will destroy this temple made with human hands and in three days will build another, not made with hands.’ ”
Mark 14:60 NIV
Then the high priest stood up before them and asked Jesus, “Are you not going to answer? What is this testimony that these men are bringing against you?”
Mark 14:61 NIV
But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?”
Mark 14:62 NIV
“I am,” said Jesus. “And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.”
Mark 14:63 NIV
The high priest tore his clothes. “Why do we need any more witnesses?” he asked.
Mark 14:64 NIV
“You have heard the blasphemy. What do you think?” They all condemned him as worthy of death.
Mark 14:65 NIV
Then some began to spit at him; they blindfolded him, struck him with their fists, and said, “Prophesy!” And the guards took him and beat him.





