1 N ow the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which is called the Passover, was approaching.

Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called Passover.

2 T he chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they might put Him to death; for they were afraid of the people.

And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people.

3 A nd Satan entered into Judas who was called Iscariot, belonging to the number of the twelve.

Then Satan entered Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered among the twelve.

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

So he went his way and conferred with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray Him to them.

5 T hey were glad and agreed to give him money.

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

6 S o he consented, and began seeking a good opportunity to betray Him to them apart from the crowd.

So he promised and sought opportunity to betray Him to them in the absence of the multitude. Jesus and His Disciples Prepare the Passover

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

Then came the Day of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover must be killed.

8 A nd Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, so that we may eat it.”

And He sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat.”

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

So they said to Him, “Where do You want us to prepare?”

10 A nd He said to them, “When you have entered the city, a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him into the house that he enters.

And He said to them, “Behold, when you have entered the city, a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him into the house which he enters.

11 A nd you shall say to the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher says to you, “Where is the guest room in which I may eat the Passover with My disciples?”’

Then you shall say to the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says to you, “Where is the guest room where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?”’

12 A nd he will show you a large, furnished upper room; prepare it there.”

Then he will show you a large, furnished upper room; there make ready.”

13 A nd they left and found everything just as He had told them; and they prepared the Passover. The Lord’s Supper

So they went and found it just as He had said to them, and they prepared the Passover. Jesus Institutes the Lord’s Supper

14 W hen the hour had come, He reclined at the table, and the apostles with Him.

When the hour had come, He sat down, and the twelve apostles with Him.

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

Then He said to them, “With fervent desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer;

16 f or I say to you, I shall never again eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”

for I say to you, I will no longer eat of it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”

17 A nd when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He said, “Take this and share it among yourselves;

Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves;

18 f or I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine from now on until the kingdom of God comes.”

for I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”

19 A nd when He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it 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, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”

20 A nd in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood.

Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.

21 B ut behold, the hand of the one betraying Me is with Mine on the table.

But behold, the hand of My betrayer is with Me on the table.

22 F or indeed, the Son of Man is going as it has been determined; but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed!”

And truly the Son of Man goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed!”

23 A nd they began to discuss among themselves which one of them it might be who was going to do this thing. Who Is Greatest

Then they began to question among themselves, which of them it was who would do this thing. The Disciples Argue About Greatness

24 A nd there arose also a dispute among them as to which one of them was regarded to be greatest.

Now there was also a dispute among them, as to which of them should be considered the greatest.

25 A nd He said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who have authority over them are called ‘Benefactors.’

And He said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’

26 B ut it is not this way with you, but the one who is the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like the servant.

But not so among you; on the contrary, he who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he who governs as he who serves.

27 F or who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at the table ? But I am among you as the one who serves.

For who is greater, he who sits at the table, or he who serves? Is it not he who sits at the table? Yet I am among you as the One who serves.

28 “ You are those who have stood by Me in My trials;

“But you are those who have continued with Me in My trials.

29 a nd just as My Father has granted Me a kingdom, I grant you

And I bestow upon you a kingdom, just as My Father bestowed one upon Me,

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

that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.” Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial

31 “ Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat;

And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat.

32 b ut I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”

But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.”

33 B ut he said to Him, “Lord, with You I am ready to go both to prison and to death!”

But he said to Him, “Lord, I am ready to go with You, both to prison and to death.”

34 A nd He said, “I say to you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know Me.”

Then He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster shall not crow this day before you will deny three times that you know Me.” Supplies for the Road

35 A nd He said to them, “ When I sent you out without money belt and bag and sandals, you did not lack anything, did you?” They said, “ No, nothing.”

And He said to them, “When I sent you without money bag, knapsack, and sandals, did you lack anything?” So they said, “Nothing.”

36 A nd He said to them, “But now, whoever has a money belt is to take it along, likewise also a bag, and whoever has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one.

Then He said to them, “But now, he who has a money bag, let him take it, and likewise a knapsack; and he who has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one.

37 F or I tell you that this which is written must be fulfilled in Me, ‘ And He was numbered with transgressors ’; for that which refers to Me has its fulfillment.”

For I say to you that this which is written must still be accomplished in Me: ‘And He was numbered with the transgressors.’ For the things concerning Me have an end.”

38 T hey said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” And He said to them, “It is enough.” The Garden of Gethsemane

So they said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” And He said to them, “It is enough.” The Prayer in the Garden

39 A nd He came out and proceeded as was His custom to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples also followed Him.

Coming out, He went to the Mount of Olives, as He was accustomed, and His disciples also followed Him.

40 W hen He arrived at the place, He said to them, “ Pray that you may not enter into temptation.”

When He came to the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.”

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

And He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and prayed,

42 s aying, “Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done.”

saying, “Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.”

43 N ow an angel from heaven appeared to Him, strengthening Him.

Then an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him.

44 A nd being in agony He was praying very fervently; and His sweat became like drops of blood, falling down upon the ground.

And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

45 W hen He rose from prayer, He came to the disciples and found them sleeping from sorrow,

When He rose up from prayer, and had come to His disciples, He found them sleeping from sorrow.

46 a nd said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not enter into temptation.” Jesus Betrayed by Judas

Then He said to them, “Why do you sleep? Rise and pray, lest you enter into temptation.” Betrayal and Arrest in Gethsemane

47 W hile He was still speaking, behold, a crowd came, and the one called Judas, one of the twelve, was preceding them; and he approached Jesus to kiss Him.

And while He was still speaking, behold, a multitude; and he who was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them and drew near to Jesus to kiss Him.

48 B ut Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

But Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

49 W hen those who were around Him saw what was going to happen, they said, “Lord, shall we strike with the sword?”

When those around Him saw what was going to happen, they said to Him, “Lord, shall we strike with the sword?”

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

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

51 B ut Jesus answered and said, “ Stop! No more of this.” And He touched his ear and healed him.

But Jesus answered and said, “Permit even this.” And He touched his ear and healed him.

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

Then Jesus said to the chief priests, captains of the temple, and the elders who had come to Him, “Have you come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs?

53 W hile I was with you daily in the temple, you did not lay hands on Me; but this hour and the power of darkness are yours.” Jesus’ Arrest

When I was with you daily in the temple, you did not try to seize Me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.” Peter Denies Jesus, and Weeps Bitterly

54 H aving arrested Him, they led Him away and brought Him to the house of the high priest; but Peter was following at a distance.

Having arrested Him, they led Him and brought Him into the high priest’s house. But Peter followed at a distance.

55 A fter they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter was sitting among them.

Now when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat among them.

56 A nd a servant-girl, seeing him as he sat in the firelight and looking intently at him, said, “This man was with Him too.”

And a certain servant girl, seeing him as he sat by the fire, looked intently at him and said, “This man was also with Him.”

57 B ut he denied it, saying, “Woman, I do not know Him.”

But he denied Him, saying, “Woman, I do not know Him.”

58 A little later, another saw him and said, “You are one of them too!” But Peter said, “Man, I am not!”

And after a little while another saw him and said, “You also are of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not!”

59 A fter about an hour had passed, another man began to insist, saying, “Certainly this man also was with Him, for he is a Galilean too.”

Then after about an hour had passed, another confidently affirmed, saying, “Surely this fellow also was with Him, for he is a Galilean.”

60 B ut Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are talking about.” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed.

But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are saying!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed.

61 T he Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had told him, “ Before a rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.”

And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.”

62 A nd he went out and wept bitterly.

So Peter went out and wept bitterly. Jesus Mocked and Beaten

63 N ow the men who were holding Jesus in custody were mocking Him and beating Him,

Now the men who held Jesus mocked Him and beat Him.

64 a nd they blindfolded Him and were asking Him, saying, “ Prophesy, who is the one who hit You?”

And having blindfolded Him, they struck Him on the face and asked Him, saying, “Prophesy! Who is the one who struck You?”

65 A nd they were saying many other things against Him, blaspheming. Jesus before the Sanhedrin

And many other things they blasphemously spoke against Him. Jesus Faces the Sanhedrin

66 W hen it was day, the Council of elders of the people assembled, both chief priests and scribes, and they led Him away to their council chamber, saying,

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

67 “ If You are the Christ, tell us.” But He said to them, “If I tell you, you will not believe;

“If You are the Christ, tell us.” But He said to them, “If I tell you, you will by no means believe.

68 a nd if I ask a question, you will not answer.

And if I also ask you, you will by no means answer Me or let Me go.

69 B ut from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.”

Hereafter the Son of Man will sit on the right hand of the power of God.”

70 A nd they all said, “Are You the Son of God, then?” And He said to them, “ Yes, I am.”

Then they all said, “Are You then the Son of God?” So He said to them, “You rightly say that I am.”

71 T hen they said, “What further need do we have of testimony? For we have heard it ourselves from His own mouth.”

And they said, “What further testimony do we need? For we have heard it ourselves from His own mouth.”