⁵⁸ Peter followed Jesus (though at some distance so as not to be seen). He slipped into Caiaphas’s house and attached himself to a group of servants. And he sat watching, waiting to see how things would unfold.

⁵⁹ The high priest and his council of advisors first produced false evidence against Jesus—false evidence meant to justify some charge and Jesus’ execution. ⁶⁰ But even though many men were willing to lie, the council couldn’t come up with the evidence it wanted. Finally, two men stood up.