But Jesus made no further answer, so that Pilate was amazed.
He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth.
Hear now, O Joshua the high priest, you and your friends who sit before you, for they are men who are a sign: behold, I will bring my servant the Branch.
For I think that God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death, because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels, and to men.
But he gave him no answer, not even to a single charge, so that the governor was greatly amazed.
I have been as a portent to many, but you are my strong refuge.
He entered his headquarters again and said to Jesus, “Where are you from?” But Jesus gave him no answer.
Behold, I and the children whom the Lord has given me are signs and portents in Israel from the Lord of hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion.
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