When questioned before the Sanhedrin, he boldly affirmed that he was both the Christ and the Son of God, even though he knew that the high priest was looking for an excuse to have him killed.
(‏ یو ۱۸ :‏ ۱ -‏ ۸‏ )‏ وقتی که در محکمهٔ سَنهِدرین از او بازپرسی شد ،‏ با این که می‌دانست کاهن اعظم به دنبال بهانه است تا او را اعدام کند ،‏ با شجاعت اذعان کرد که مسیح و پسر خداست .‏