Mark 14:55-64

Contemporary English Version

⁵⁵ The chief priests and the whole council tried to find someone to accuse Jesus of a crime, so they could put him to death. But they could not find anyone to accuse him. ⁵⁶ Many people did tell lies against Jesus, but they did not agree on what they said. ⁵⁷ Finally, some men stood up and lied about him. They said, ^58 (A) “We heard him say he would tear down this temple that we built. He also claimed that in three days he would build another one without any help.” ⁵⁹ But even then they did not agree on what they said.

⁶⁰ The high priest stood up in the council and asked Jesus, “Why don't you say something in your own defense? Don't you hear the charges they are making against you?” ⁶¹ But Jesus kept quiet and did not say a word. The high priest asked him another question, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the glorious God?”^[a]

^62 (B) “Yes, I am!” Jesus answered.

⁶³ At once the high priest ripped his robe apart and shouted, “Why do we need more witnesses? ^64 (C) You heard him claim to be God! What is your decision?” They all agreed he should be put to death.