Yet even about this their testimony did not agree. And the high priest stood up in the midst and asked Jesus, “Have you no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against you?” But he remained silent and made no answer. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?” And Jesus said, “I am, and you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.” And the high priest tore his garments and said, “What further witnesses do we need? You have heard his blasphemy. What is your decision?” And they all condemned him as deserving death. And some began to spit on him and to cover his face and to strike him, saying to him, “Prophesy!” And the guards received him with blows.(Mark 14:59-65 ESV)
Jesus remained silent through all of the false accusations. Finally, in desperation, the high priest used the truth. Then, and only then, did Christ speak. And He not only answered, He added additional truth. But this court could not handle the truth, falsely accused Him, and condemned Him to death. Jesus once again chose to be silent when the wrong treatment began. What a strong statement to us when we are falsely accused: speak only truth; entrust ourselves to the Righteous Judge.
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