66 While
Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest
came by. 67 When she saw Peter warming himself, she looked
closely at him.
“You
also were with that Nazarene, Jesus,” she said.
68 But
he denied it. “I don’t know or understand what you’re talking about,” he said,
and went out into the entryway.[g]
69 When
the servant girl saw him there, she said again to those standing around, “This
fellow is one of them.” 70 Again he denied it.
After
a little while, those standing near said to Peter, “Surely you are one of them,
for you are a Galilean.”
71 He
began to call down curses, and he swore to them, “I don’t know this man you’re
talking about.”
72 Immediately
the rooster crowed the second time.[h] Then Peter
remembered the word Jesus had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows twice[i] you will
disown me three times.” And he broke down and wept.
53 They
took Jesus to the high priest, and all the chief priests, the elders and the
teachers of the law came together. 54 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.
55 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. 56 Many
testified falsely against him, but their statements did not agree.
57 Then
some stood up and gave this false testimony against him: 58 “We
heard him say, ‘I will destroy this temple made with human hands and in three
days will build another, not made with hands.’” 59 Yet even
then their testimony did not agree.
60 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?” 61 But
Jesus remained silent and gave no answer.
Again
the high priest asked him, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?”
62 “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.”
63 The
high priest tore his clothes. “Why do we need any more witnesses?” he asked. 64 “You
have heard the blasphemy. What do you think?”
They
all condemned him as worthy of death. 65 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.
43 Just
as he was speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, appeared. With him was a crowd
armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, the teachers of the
law, and the elders.
44 Now
the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man;
arrest him and lead him away under guard.” 45 Going at once to
Jesus, Judas said, “Rabbi!” and kissed him. 46 The men seized
Jesus and arrested him. 47 Then one of those standing near drew
his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.
48 “Am
I leading a rebellion,” said Jesus, “that you have come out with swords and
clubs to capture me? 49 Every day I was with you, teaching in
the temple courts, and you did not arrest me. But the Scriptures must be
fulfilled.” 50 Then everyone deserted him and fled.
51 A
young man, wearing nothing but a linen garment, was following Jesus. When they
seized him, 52 he fled naked, leaving his garment behind.