“…He was a murderer from the beginning and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks according to his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies.”John 8:44 (NRSV)

“The high priest stood up and said, “Have you no answer? What is it that they testify against you?” But Jesus was silent…” (Matthew 26:62-63a NRSV)

“None of the rulers of this age understood this; for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory” (1 Corinthians 2:8 NRSV)