CAIAPHAS We've been sitting on the fence for far too long
ANNAS Why let him upset us? Caiaphas - let him be All those imbeciles will see He really doesn't matter
CAIAPHAS Jesus is important We 've let him go his way before And while he starts a major war We theorize and chatter
ANNAS He's just another scripture-thumping hack from Galilee
CAIAPHAS The difference is they call him king - the difference frightens me What about the Romans When they see king Jesus crowned? Do you think they'll stand around Cheering and applauding?
What about our people If they see we've lost our nerve? Don't you think that they deserve Something more rewarding?
ANNAS They've got what they want - they think so anyway If he's what they want why take their toy away? He's a craze
CAIAPHAS Put yourself in my place I can hardly step aside Cannot let my hands be tied I am law and order
What about our priesthood? Don't you see that we could fall? If we are to last at all We cannot be divided
ANNAS Then say so to the council But don't rely on subtlety Frigthen them or they won't see