^{59 Ref} Now the chief priests, the elders, and the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus, that they might put him to death;

^{60 Ref} and they found none. Even though many false witnesses came forward, they found none. But at last two false witnesses came forward,

^{61 Ref} and said, "This man said, 'I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.'"

^{62 Ref} The high priest stood up, and said to him, "Have you no answer? What is this that these testify against you?"

^{63 Ref} But Jesus held his peace. The high priest answered him, "I adjure you by the living God, that you tell us whether you are the Christ, the Son of God."

^{64 Ref} Jesus said to him, "You have said it. Nevertheless, I tell you, henceforth you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of the sky."

^{65 Ref} Then the high priest tore his clothing, saying, "He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Behold, now you have heard his blasphemy.

^{66 Ref} What do you think?" They answered, "He is worthy of death!"