Mark 14:60

And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?

Cross-reference

Mark 15:3-5 shows Jesus silent before Pilate, mirroring his silence before the high priest. Both highlight his refusal to defend himself.

Matthew 26:62 records the same question from the high priest — a synoptic parallel of this very moment.

Matthew 26:63 continues: Jesus holds his peace before the high priest's adjuration, expanding the same scene.

John 19:9 Parallel

John 19:9 has Jesus giving no answer when Pilate asks 'Whence art thou?' — another instance of his silence before authorities.

John 19:10 Parallel

John 19:10 records Pilate's incredulous response to Jesus' silence, emphasizing his refusal to answer despite Pilate's power.

1 Peter 2:23 describes Christ's silent submission under reviling — a direct commentary on his behavior in scenes like this trial.