Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching.
The religious leaders sent spies to keep a close watch on Jesus. The spies pretended to be sincere, but they were hoping that they could trap Jesus in something he said. Then they could hand him over to the power and authority of the governor.
Those who had arrested Jesus took him to Caiaphas, the high priest. The teachers of the law and the elders had already gathered in his palace.
The men took Jesus to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and teachers of the law gathered for his trial.