Matthew 26 ~ Matthew 26

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1 A nd it came to pass when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said to his disciples,

And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples,

2 Y e know that after two days the passover takes place, and the Son of man is delivered up to be crucified.

Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.

3 T hen the chief priests and the elders of the people were gathered together to the palace of the high priest who was called Caiaphas,

Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,

4 a nd took counsel together in order that they might seize Jesus by subtlety and kill him;

and consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.

5 b ut they said, Not in the feast, that there be not a tumult among the people.

But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.

6 B ut Jesus being in Bethany, in Simon the leper's house,

Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,

7 a woman, having an alabaster flask of very precious ointment, came to him and poured it out upon his head as he lay at table.

there came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.

8 B ut the disciples seeing it became indignant, saying, To what end this waste?

But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?

9 f or this might have been sold for much and been given to the poor.

For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

10 B ut Jesus knowing said to them, Why do ye trouble the woman? for she has wrought a good work toward me.

When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

11 F or ye have the poor always with you, but me ye have not always.

For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.

12 F or in pouring out this ointment on my body, she has done it for my burying.

For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.

13 V erily I say to you, Wheresoever these glad tidings may be preached in the whole world, that also which this has done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.

Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.

14 T hen one of the twelve, he who was called Judas Iscariote, went to the chief priests

Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,

15 a nd said, What are ye willing to give me, and I will deliver him up to you? And they appointed to him thirty pieces of silver.

and said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.

16 A nd from that time he sought a good opportunity that he might deliver him up.

And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.

17 N ow on the first of unleavened bread, the disciples came to Jesus, saying, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?

Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?

18 A nd he said, Go into the city unto such a one, and say to him, The Teacher says, My time is near, I will keep the passover in thy house with my disciples.

And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.

19 A nd the disciples did as Jesus had directed them, and they prepared the passover.

And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.

20 A nd when the evening was come he lay down at table with the twelve.

Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.

21 A nd as they were eating he said, Verily I say to you, that one of you shall deliver me up.

And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

22 A nd being exceedingly grieved they began to say to him, each of them, Is it I, Lord?

And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?

23 B ut he answering said, He that dips his hand with me in the dish, he it is who shall deliver me up.

And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.

24 T he Son of man goes indeed, according as it is written concerning him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is delivered up; it were good for that man if he had not been born.

The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.

25 A nd Judas, who delivered him up, answering said, Is it I, Rabbi? He says to him, Thou hast said.

Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.

26 A nd as they were eating, Jesus, having taken bread and blessed, broke and gave to the disciples, and said, Take, eat: this is my body.

And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.

27 A nd having taken cup and given thanks, he gave to them, saying, Drink ye all of it.

And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;

28 F or this is my blood, that of the covenant, that shed for many for remission of sins.

for this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

29 B ut I say to you, that I will not at all drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in the kingdom of my Father.

But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.

30 A nd having sung a hymn, they went out to the mount of Olives.

And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

31 T hen saith Jesus to them, All ye shall be offended in me during this night. For it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.

Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.

32 B ut after that I shall be risen, I will go before you to Galilee.

But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.

33 A nd Peter answering said to him, If all shall be offended in thee, I will never be offended.

Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.

34 J esus said to him, Verily I say to thee, that during this night, before cock shall crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

35 P eter says to him, If I should needs die with thee, I will in no wise deny thee. Likewise said all the disciples also.

Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.

36 T hen Jesus comes with them to a place called Gethsemane, and says to the disciples, Sit here until I go away and pray yonder.

Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

37 A nd taking with Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and deeply depressed.

And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.

38 T hen he says to them, My soul is very sorrowful even unto death; remain here and watch with me.

Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.

39 A nd going forward a little he fell upon his face, praying and saying, My Father, if it be possible let this cup pass from me; but not as I will, but as thou.

And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

40 A nd he comes to the disciples and finds them sleeping, and says to Peter, Thus ye have not been able to watch one hour with me?

And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

41 W atch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed ready, but the flesh weak.

Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

42 A gain going away a second time he prayed saying, My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, thy will be done.

He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.

43 A nd coming he found them again sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.

And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.

44 A nd leaving them, he went away again and prayed the third time, saying the same thing.

And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.

45 T hen he comes to the disciples and says to them, Sleep on now and take your rest; behold, the hour has drawn nigh, and the Son of man is delivered up into the hands of sinners.

Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

46 A rise, let us go; behold, he that delivers me up has drawn nigh.

Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.

47 A nd while he was yet speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great crowd with swords and sticks from the chief priests and elders of the people.

And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

48 N ow he that delivered him up had given them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, he it is: seize him.

Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

49 A nd immediately coming up to Jesus he said, Hail, Rabbi, and covered him with kisses.

And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

50 B ut Jesus said to him, friend, for what purpose art thou come? Then coming up they laid hands upon Jesus and seized him.

And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

51 A nd behold, one of those with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, and smiting the bondman of the high priest took off his ear.

And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear.

52 T hen saith Jesus to him, Return thy sword to its place; for all who take the sword shall perish by the sword.

Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

53 O r thinkest thou that I cannot now call upon my Father, and he will furnish me more than twelve legions of angels?

Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

54 H ow then should the scriptures be fulfilled that thus it must be?

But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?

55 I n that hour Jesus said to the crowds, Are ye come out as against a robber with swords and sticks to take me? I sat daily teaching in the temple, and ye did not seize me.

In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.

56 B ut all this is come to pass that the scriptures of the prophets may be fulfilled. Then all the disciples left him and fled.

But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.

57 N ow they that had seized Jesus led away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

58 A nd Peter followed him at a distance, even to the palace of the high priest, and entering in sat with the officers to see the end.

But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest’s palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.

59 A nd the chief priests and the elders and the whole sanhedrim sought false witness against Jesus, so that they might put him to death.

Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

60 A nd they found none, though many false witnesses came forward. But at the last two false witnesses came forward

but found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,

61 a nd said, He said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and in three days build it.

and said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.

62 A nd the high priest standing up said to him, Answerest thou nothing? What do these witness against thee?

And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?

63 B ut Jesus was silent. And the high priest answering said to him, I adjure thee by the living God that thou tell us if thou art the Christ the Son of God.

But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.

64 J esus says to him, Thou hast said. Moreover, I say to you, From henceforth ye shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of power, and coming on the clouds of heaven.

Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

65 T hen the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He has blasphemed: what need have we any more of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard the blasphemy.

Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.

66 W hat think ye? And they answering said, He is liable to the penalty of death.

What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.

67 T hen they spit in his face, and buffeted him, and some struck him with the palms of their hand,

Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,

68 s aying, Prophesy to us, Christ, Who is it who struck thee?

saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?

69 B ut Peter sat without in the palace-court; and a maid came to him, saying, And thou wast with Jesus the Galilaean.

Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.

70 B ut he denied before all, saying, I do not know what thou sayest.

But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

71 A nd when he had gone out into the entrance, another saw him, and says to those there, This also was with Jesus the Nazaraean.

And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.

72 A nd again he denied with an oath: I do not know the man.

And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.

73 A nd after a little, those who stood, coming to, said to Peter, Truly thou too art of them, for also thy speech makes thee manifest.

And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.

74 T hen he began to curse and to swear, I know not the man. And immediately cock crew.

Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.

75 A nd Peter remembered the word of Jesus, who had said, Before cock crow thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went forth without, and wept bitterly.

And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.