Matthew 26:62 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee? Answerest thou nothing? - The accusation was so completely frivolous that it merited no notice: besides, Jesus knew that they were determined to put him to death, and that his hour was come; and that therefore remonstrance or defense would be of no use: he had often before borne sufficient testimony to the truth.