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446 B
Markdown
17 lines
446 B
Markdown
# the high priest tore his clothes
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Tearing clothing was a sign of anger and sadness.
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# He has spoken blasphemy
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The reason the high priest called Jesus's statement blasphemy is probably that he understood Jesus's words in Matthew 26:64 as a claim to be equal with God.
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# Why do we still need witnesses?
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"We do not need to hear from any more witnesses!"
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# now you have heard
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Here "you" is plural and refers to the members of the council.
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