15 Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. Because this disciple was known to the high priest, he went with Jesus into the high priest’s courtyard,
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but Peter had to wait outside at the door. The other disciple, who was known to the high priest, came back, spoke to the servant girl on duty there and brought Peter in.
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“You aren’t one of this man’s disciples too, are you?” she asked Peter. He replied, “I am not.”
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It was cold, and the servants and officials stood around a fire they had made to keep warm. Peter also was standing with them, warming himself.
The High Priest Questions Jesus
19 Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching.
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“I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus replied. “I always taught in synagogues or at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret.
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Why question me? Ask those who heard me. Surely they know what I said.”
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When Jesus said this, one of the officials nearby slapped him in the face. “Is this the way you answer the high priest?” he demanded.