But Peter was left in the garden, and he followed afar off, even into the palace of the High Priest, and sat with the servants and warmed himself at the fire.
When the whole band had brought Jesus into the palace, they found there all the chief priests, and the elders, and the scribes.
Then the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put Him to death; but found none.
There were many false witnesses who gave evidence against Him, but they all contradicted each other.
All this time Jesus stood silent, listening to their false charges, but not answering a word.
At last the High Priest exclaimed, "Answerest thou nothing? What is it that these witness against thee?"
But Jesus held His peace, and answered nothing.
Then the High Priest asked Him a question which Jesus answered.
He said, "Art Thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?"
And Jesus said, "I am; and ye shall see the Son of Man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven."