5 Historic events in Christ’s trial show how speaking the truth may lead to condemnation:

1. Jesus was led to His trial – vv53
2. Jesus disciples followed Him – vv54
3. Jesus was not convicted by false witnesses – vv55-56
4. Jesus was not convicted even by true evidence – vv57-59
5. Jesus was convicted by His own testimony – vv60-64
6. Jesus was treated with contempt – vv65