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59 Now the leading priests and the entire Council [called “the Sanhedrin”] looked for false witnesses [to testify] against Jesus, in order to put Him to death.
60 But they did not find any [i.e., whose stories harmonized. See Mark 14:56], even though many false witnesses came [forward to testify]. Finally, two [false witnesses] came forward
61 and said, “This man [i.e., Jesus] said, ‘I can destroy the Temple of God, and [then] rebuild it within three days.’”
62 The head priest stood up and said to Him, “Have you nothing to answer? What about this charge being made against you by these people?”
63 But Jesus did not say anything. So, the head priest said to Him, “I command you [to swear] by the living God, [and] to tell us if you are the Christ [i.e., God’s specially chosen one], the Son of God!”
64 Jesus replied to him, “You have said so; nevertheless I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of man sitting at the right side of Power [i.e., God Himself], and coming on the clouds of the sky.”
65 Then the head priest tore at his clothing [i.e., as an expression of frustration], saying, “He has spoken against God [i.e., by claiming Deity for Himself]. What additional need do we have for witnesses? Look, you [yourselves] have now heard him speaking against God.
66 What do you people think [i.e., about such statements]?” They answered, “He deserves to die.”