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63 But Jesus kept silent. And the high priest said to Him, “I call on You to swear a binding oath by the living God, that you tell us whether You are the Christ, the Son of God.” 64 Jesus said to him, “You have [in fact] said it; but more than that I tell you [regardless of what you do with Me now], in the future you will see [Me revealed as] the Son of Man seated at the [a]right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven.”(A)

65 Then the high priest tore his [b]robes [in mock horror] and exclaimed, “He has blasphemed [by making Himself God’s equal]! What further need have we of witnesses or evidence? See, you have now heard the blasphemy.(B) 66 What do you think?” They answered, “[c]He deserves to be put to death.”

67 Then they spat in His face and struck Him with their fists; and some slapped Him,(C) 68 saying, “[d]Prophesy to us, You Christ (Messiah, Anointed); who was it that struck You?”

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 26:64 The place of preeminence and authority.
  2. Matthew 26:65 Or outer garments. This was a response required by Jewish law for judges who had heard blasphemy. However, OT law forbade the high priest to tear his clothing (Lev 10:6; 21:10).
  3. Matthew 26:66 A statement expressing complete rejection of and contempt for the Messiah.
  4. Matthew 26:68 Jesus was blindfolded according to Mark 14:65.

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