22:66–71 Unlike Mark 14:55–64, the Lucan version of Jesus’ trial before the council (or “Sanhedrin”) says nothing of the accusation brought by the two false witnesses who claimed that Jesus had threatened to destroy the temple (but see Acts 6:13–14). According to the Lucan account, Jesus is asked directly if he is the Christ (see 2:11; 3:15). He responds by saying that as Son of Man (see note on 5:24) he will be seated at the right hand of the mighty God (see note below). From this answer members of the Sanhedrin then ask Jesus whether he is the Son of God. Whether Jesus’ implicit claim of messiahship, his self-designation as Son of Man, or both prompt this question is uncertain. Since the latter title is related to Ps. 110:1, which was probably understood as a messianic Psalm (see note be…