27 And then he said to Malchus, Man, I would not have you harmed. And then he laid his hand upon the wound that Peter made, and it was healed. 28 Then Jesus said, Be not concerned lest I should tear myself away from you and flee to save my life. I have no wish to save my life; do with me as you wish. 29 And then the mob rushed up to seize the eleven to take them back to stand for trial as the aids of Jesus in his crimes. 30 But the disciples, every one of them, deserted Jesus, and they fled to save their lives. 31 Now, John was last to flee; the mob laid hold of him and tore his garments all to shreds; but he escaped in nakedness. 32 Massalian saw the man, and took him to his home and gave him other clothes; and then he followed after them who led the Lord away. 33 And Peter was ashamed because of his weak cowardice, and when he was himself again he joined with John and followed close behind the mob, and came into Jerusalem. SECTION XIX. KOPH. _The Trial and Execution of Jesus._ CHAPTER 165. _Jesus before Caiaphas. Peter denies his Lord thrice. The indictment, signed by seven ruling Jews. A hundred perjured witnesses testify to the truth of the charges._ Caiaphas was the high priest of the Jews; the mob led Jesus to his palace hall. 2 The court had been convened, and all the galleries were packed with scribes and Pharisees already sworn as witnesses against the Lord. 3 The maid who kept the palace door knew John, and this disciple asked that he and Peter be admitted to the hall. 4 The maid permitted them to enter in, and John went in; but Peter was afraid and tarried in the outer court. 5 The woman said to Peter, as he stood beside the door, Are you a follower of this man from Galilee? 6 And Peter said, No, I am not. 7 The men who had brought Jesus to the hall sat by a fire in the outer court, because the night was cool, and Peter sat with them. 8 Another maid who waited in the place saw Peter and she said to him, You surely are from Galilee; your speech is that of Galilee; you are a follower of this man. 9 And Peter said, I know not what you mean; I do not even know this man. 10 And then a servant of Caiaphas, one of those who seized the Lord and brought him to the court, saw Peter and he said to him, 11 Did I not see you in the orchard of Massalian with this seditious Nazarene? I’m sure I did, and you are one of those who followed him. 12 Then Peter rose and stamped upon the floor, and swore by every sacred thing, that he knew not the criminal. 13 Now, John was standing near and when he heard the words and knew that Peter had denied his Lord, he looked at him in sheer astonishment. 14 Just then a cock crew loud beneath the court, and Peter called to mind the words the Lord had said, 15 Before the cock shall crow tomorrow morn you will deny me thrice. 16 And Peter’s conscience smote him heavily, and he went out into the night and wept.