(Peter didn't know how to respond, because they were terrified.)

And Jesus said to them, I will ask you one word, and you respond to me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things:

And turning, He found them again sleeping, for their eyes were heavy; and they did not know what they might respond to Him.

And the high priest rising up in their midst, asked Jesus, saying, Do you respond nothing? what are they witnessing against you?