They asked him point blank, “Tell us, are you the Christ, the Messiah, or not?” Jesus responded, “If I tell you the truth, you won’t believe me.
“Abraham said to him, ‘If they wouldn’t listen to Moses and the prophets, neither would they be convinced if someone were raised from the dead!’ ”
I answered him, “If I tell you the truth you will put me to death. And if I tell you what you should do, you will not listen to me.”
And if I question you, you will not answer me or release me.
The high priest interrogated Jesus concerning his disciples and his teachings.
Why would you ask me for evidence to condemn me? Ask those who have heard what I’ve taught. They can tell you.”