Jesus before the Council
53 They took Jesus to the high priest’s home where the leading priests, the elders, and the teachers of religious law had gathered.
55 Inside, the leading priests and the entire high council14:55 Greek the Sanhedrin. were trying to find evidence against Jesus, so they could put him to death. But they couldn’t find any.
61 But Jesus was silent and made no reply. Then the high priest asked him, "Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?"
62 Jesus said, "I Am.14:62a Or The ‘I Am’ is here; or I am the Lord. See Exod 3:14.And you will see the Son of Man seated in the place of power at God’s right hand14:62b Greek seated at the right hand of the power. See Ps 110:1.and coming on the clouds of heaven.14:62c See Dan 7:13."
63 Then the high priest tore his clothing to show his horror and said, "Why do we need other witnesses? 64 You have all heard his blasphemy. What is your verdict?"
"Guilty!" they all cried. "He deserves to die!"