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 Jn 2.19."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?"14.61 Son of the glorious God: "Son of God" was one of the titles used for the kings of Israel.
62 Dn 7.13."Yes, I am!" Jesus answered.
"Soon you will see
the Son of Man
sitting at the right side14.62 right side: See the note at 12.36.
of God All-Powerful,
and coming with the clouds
of heaven."
63 At once the high priest ripped his robe apart and shouted, "Why do we need more witnesses? 64 Lv 24.15,16.You heard him claim to be God! What is your decision?" They all agreed he should be put to death.