Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 26:68

"saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ: who is he that struck thee?" — Matthew 26:68 (ASV)

They answered and said, He is guilty of death. Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands, Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?

This ended the regular ecclesiastical trial of Christ. A little time was spent, before Pilate, the judicial ruler, was ready to see Christ, but as soon as the dawn came, they dragged him before another tribunal.