John 18:21

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'Why are you questioning me? Ask those who heard me speak about what I said to them. They know what I said.'

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  • Matt 26:59-60 : 59 The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus so that they might put Him to death. 60 But they could not find any, even though many false witnesses came forward. Finally, two witnesses came forward.
  • Mark 14:55-59 : 55 The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to death, but they did not find any. 56 Many testified falsely against him, but their statements did not agree. 57 Then some stood up and falsely testified against him, saying, 58 "We heard him say, 'I will destroy this temple made with human hands and in three days will build another, not made with hands.'" 59 Yet even then their testimony did not agree.
  • Luke 22:67 : 67 They said, 'If you are the Messiah, tell us.' Jesus answered, 'If I tell you, you will not believe me.
  • Acts 24:12-13 : 12 My accusers did not find me disputing with anyone in the temple, or stirring up a crowd in the synagogues, or anywhere in the city. 13 Nor can they prove to you the charges they are now bringing against me.
  • Acts 24:18-20 : 18 While I was doing this, they found me purified in the temple, without a crowd or any disturbance. 19 But there are some Jews from Asia who ought to be here before you to bring charges if they have anything against me. 20 Or let these men here state what wrongdoing they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin.

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