Indictments: First, of Blasphemy

…and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’”

“We heard Him say, ‘I will destroy this man-made temple, and in three days I will build another that is made without hands.’”

But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.” …

But Jesus remained silent and made no reply. Again the high priest questioned Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?” …

“If You are the Christ, tell us.” Jesus answered, “If I tell you, you will not believe. …

“We have a law,” answered the Jews, “and according to that law He must die, because He declared Himself to be the Son of God.”