1 N ow the Festival of Unleavened Bread was drawing near, which is called the Passover.

Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.

2 A nd the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to do away with, for they feared the people.

And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.

3 B ut Satan entered into Judas, called Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve.

Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.

4 A nd he went away and discussed with the chief priests and captains how he might betray Him and deliver Him up to them.

And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.

5 A nd they were delighted and pledged to give him money.

And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.

6 S o he agreed, and sought an opportunity to betray Him to them in the absence of the throng.

And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.

7 T hen came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover had to be slain.

Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.

8 S o Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare for us the Passover meal, that we may eat it.

And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.

9 T hey said to Him, Where do You want us to prepare ?

And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?

10 H e said to them, Behold, when you have gone into the city, a man carrying an earthen jug or pitcher of water will meet you; follow him into the house which he enters,

And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in.

11 A nd say to the master of the house, The Teacher asks you, Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?

And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?

12 A nd he will show you a large room upstairs, furnished; there make preparations.

And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.

13 A nd they went and found it as He had said to them; and they made ready the Passover.

And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.

14 A nd when the hour came, reclined at table, and the apostles with Him.

And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.

15 A nd He said to them, I have earnestly and intensely desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer;

And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:

16 F or I say to you, I shall eat it no more until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.

For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.

17 A nd He took a cup, and when He had given thanks, He said, Take this and divide and distribute it among yourselves;

And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:

18 F or I say to you that from now on I shall not drink of the fruit of the vine at all until the kingdom of God comes.

For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.

19 T hen He took a loaf, and when He had given thanks, He broke and gave it to them saying, This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.

And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.

20 A nd in like manner, He took the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament or covenant in My blood, which is shed (poured out) for you.

Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

21 B ut, behold, the hand of him who is now engaged in betraying Me is with Me on the table.

But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.

22 F or the Son of Man is going as it has been determined and appointed, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed and delivered up!

And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!

23 A nd they began to inquire among themselves which of them it was who was about to do this.

And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.

24 N ow an eager contention arose among them which of them was considered and reputed to be the greatest.

And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.

25 B ut Jesus said to them, The kings of the Gentiles are deified by them and exercise lordship '> ruling as emperor-gods] over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors and well-doers.

And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.

26 B ut this is not to be so with you; on the contrary, let him who is the greatest among you become like the youngest, and him who is the chief and leader like one who serves.

But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.

27 F or who is the greater, the one who reclines at table (the master), or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am in your midst as One Who serves.

For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.

28 A nd you are those who have remained and persevered with Me in My trials;

Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations.

29 A nd as My Father has appointed a kingdom and conferred it on Me, so do I confer on you,

And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;

30 T hat you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

31 S imon, Simon (Peter), listen! Satan has asked excessively that you be given up to him, that he might sift you like grain,

And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:

32 B ut I have prayed especially for you, that your faith may not fail; and when you yourself have turned again, strengthen and establish your brethren.

But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

33 A nd said to Him, Lord, I am ready to go with You both to prison and to death.

And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.

34 B ut Jesus said, I tell you, Peter, before a cock shall crow this day, you will three times deny that you know Me.

And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.

35 A nd He said to them, When I sent you out with no purse or bag or sandals, did you lack anything? They answered, Nothing!

And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.

36 T hen He said to them, But now let him who has a purse take it, and also bag; and let him who has no sword sell his mantle and buy a sword.

Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.

37 F or I tell you that this Scripture must yet be fulfilled in Me: And He was counted and classed among the wicked (the outlaws, the criminals); for what is written about Me has its fulfillment.

For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end.

38 A nd they said, Look, Lord! Here are two swords. And He said to them, It is enough.

And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.

39 A nd He came out and went, as was His habit, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples also followed Him.

And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.

40 A nd when He came to the place, He said to them, Pray that you may not enter into temptation.

And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

41 A nd He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw and knelt down and prayed,

And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,

42 S aying, Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will, but '> always] Yours be done.

Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

43 A nd there appeared to Him an angel from heaven, strengthening Him in spirit.

And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.

44 A nd being in an agony, He prayed more earnestly and intently, and His sweat became like great clots of blood dropping down upon the ground.

And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

45 A nd when He got up from prayer, He came to the disciples and found them sleeping from grief,

And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,

46 A nd He said to them, Why do you sleep? Get up and pray that you may not enter into temptation.

And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.

47 A nd while He was still speaking, behold, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the Twelve, was going before them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss Him,

And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.

48 B ut Jesus said to him, Judas! Would you betray and deliver up the Son of Man with a kiss?

But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

49 A nd when those who were around Him saw what was about to happen, they said, Lord, shall we strike with the sword?

When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?

50 A nd one of them struck the bond servant of the high priest and cut off his ear, the right one.

And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.

51 B ut Jesus said, Permit them to go so far. And He touched the little (insignificant) ear and healed him.

And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.

52 T hen Jesus said to those who had come out against Him—the chief priests and captains of the temple and elders —Have you come out with swords and clubs as against a robber?

Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?

53 W hen I was with you day after day in the temple '> enclosure], you did not stretch forth hands against Me. But this is your hour—and the power darkness.

When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.

54 T hen they seized Him and led Him away, bringing Him into the house of the high priest. Peter was following at a distance.

Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.

55 A nd when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and were seated together, Peter sat among them.

And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.

56 T hen a servant girl, seeing him as he sat in the firelight and gazing at him, said, This man too was with Him.

But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.

57 B ut he denied it and said, Woman, I do not know Him!

And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not.

58 A nd a little later someone else saw him and said, You are one of them also. But Peter said, Man, I am not!

And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.

59 A nd when about an hour more had elapsed, still another emphatically insisted, It is the truth that this man also was with Him, for he too is a Galilean!

And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean.

60 B ut Peter said, Man, I do not know what you are talking about. And instantly, while he was still speaking, the cock crowed.

And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.

61 A nd the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter recalled the Lord’s words, how He had told him, Before the cock crows today, you will deny Me thrice.

And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

62 A nd he went out and wept bitterly.

And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.

63 N ow the men who had Jesus in custody treated Him with contempt and scoffed at and ridiculed Him and beat Him;

And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him.

64 T hey blindfolded Him also and asked Him, Prophesy! Who is it that struck You?

And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?

65 A nd they said many other evil and slanderous and insulting words against Him, reviling Him.

And many other things blasphemously spake they against him.

66 A s soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people gathered together, both chief priests and scribes; and they led Him into their council (the Sanhedrin), and they said,

And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,

67 I f You are the Christ (the Messiah), tell us. But He said to them, If I tell you, you will not believe (trust in, cleave to, and rely on what I say),

Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:

68 A nd if I question you, you will not answer.

And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.

69 B ut hereafter (from this time on), the Son of Man shall be seated at the right hand of the power of God.

Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.

70 A nd they all said, You are the Son of God, then? And He said to them, It is just as you say; I Am.

Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am.

71 A nd they said, What further evidence do we need? For we have heard ourselves from His own mouth!

And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.