Synoptics: He was. They tried to convict him by his own testimony ([Matt. xxvi, 62–64]; [Mark xiv, 60–63]; [Luke xxii, 66–71]).

A Jewish court did not question a prisoner. A prisoner could not even plead guilty.

305

To the priest’s question, “Art thou the Christ?” what answer did he give?

Mark: “Jesus said, I am” ([xiv, 61, 62]).

Luke: “He said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe” ([xxii, 67]).

306

When did his trial before the Sanhedrim take place?