Matthew 26:59-66

59The chief priests and the whole council were searching for false testimony to use against Jesus in order to execute him.

60But they did not find any, although many came forward with false testimony. At last two men came forward.

61They stated, “This man said, ‘I can tear down God’s temple and rebuild it in three days.’ ”

62The chief priest stood up and said to Jesus, “Don’t you have any answer to what these men testify against you?”

63But Jesus was silent. Then the chief priest said to him, “Swear an oath in front of the living God and tell us, are you the Messiah, the Son of God?”

64Jesus answered him, “Yes, I am. But I alone can guarantee that from now on you will see the Son of Man in the honored position—the one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne  . He will be coming on the clouds of heaven.”

65Then the chief priest tore his robes in horror and said, “He has dishonored God! Why do we need any more witnesses? You’ve just heard him dishonor God!

66What’s your verdict?” They answered, “He deserves the death penalty!”