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The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for false evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to death.
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But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward
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and declared, “This fellow said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’ ”
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Then the high priest stood up and said to Jesus, “Are you not going to answer? What is this testimony that these men are bringing against you?”
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But Jesus remained silent. The high priest said to him, “I charge you under oath by the living God: Tell us if you are the Messiah, the Son of God.”
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Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, “He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy.
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What do you think?” “He is worthy of death,” they answered.