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

The time for the supper of bread without yeast was near. It was the special religious gathering to remember how the Jews left Egypt.

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

The religious leaders and the teachers of the Law looked for a way to kill Jesus. But they were afraid of the people.

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

Then Satan came into the heart of Judas who was called Iscariot. He was one of the twelve followers.

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

Judas went away and talked with the religious leaders and the leaders of the people. He talked about how he might hand Jesus over to them.

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

They were glad and promised to pay him money.

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

Judas promised to do this and then looked for a way to hand Jesus over when there were no people around. Getting Ready for the Special Supper

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

The day of bread without yeast came. It was the day when the lamb had to be killed and given on the altar in worship in the house of God. It was the special religious gathering to remember how the Jews left Egypt.

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

Jesus sent Peter and John and said, “Go and get this special supper ready for us that we may eat.”

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

They said to Him, “Where do You want us to get it ready?”

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.

He answered, “See, when you go into the city, you will meet a man carrying a jar of water. Follow him into the house where he goes.

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?”’

Say to the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher asks you, “Where is the room you keep for friends where I may eat this special supper with My followers?”’

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

He will take you to a large room on the second floor with everything in it. Make it ready for us.”

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

They went and found everything as Jesus had said. They got ready for the special supper. The First Lord’s Supper

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

When the time came, Jesus sat down with the twelve followers.

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

He said to them, “I have wanted very much to eat this special supper with you to remember how the Jews left Egypt. I have wanted to eat this 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.”

I say to you, I will not eat this special supper again until its true meaning is completed in the holy nation of God.”

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

Then Jesus took the cup and gave thanks. He said, “Take this and pass it to each one.

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.”

I say to you that I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the holy nation 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.”

Then Jesus took bread and gave thanks and broke it in pieces. He gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you. Do this to remember 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.

In the same way, after they had finished the bread, He took the cup. He said, “This cup is My blood of the New Way of Worship which is given for you. Jesus Tells of the One Who Will Hand Him Over

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

“See, the hand of the one who will give Me over to the leaders of the country is on the table with Me.

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!”

The Son of Man will be taken this way because it has been in God’s plan. But it is bad for that man who hands Him over!”

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

They began to ask each other which of them would do this. Arguing about Who Is the Greatest

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

They started to argue among themselves about who was thought to be 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.’

Jesus said to them, “The kings of the nations show their power to the people. Those who have power over the people are given names of honor.

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 you will not be like that. Let the greatest among you be as the least. Let the leader be as the one who cares for others.

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.

Who is greater, the one who is eating at the table, or the one who is caring for him? Is it not the one who is eating at the table? But I am here with you as One Who cares for you. The Followers Will Be Honored

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

“You have stayed with Me through all the hard things that have come to Me.

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

As My Father has given Me a holy nation, I will give you the right

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.

to eat and drink at My table in My holy nation. You will sit on thrones and judge the twelve family groups of the Jewish nation.” Jesus Tells How Peter Will Lie about Him

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

The Lord said, “Simon, Simon, listen! Satan has wanted to have you. He will divide you as wheat is divided from that which is no good.

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. I have prayed that your faith will be strong and that you will not give up. When you return, you must help to make your brothers strong.”

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

Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, I am ready to go to prison and to die with You!”

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.”

Jesus said, “I tell you, Peter, a rooster will not crow today before you will say three times that you do not know Me.” The Followers Are Told of Trouble to Come

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.”

Jesus said to them, “I sent you without money or bag or shoes. Did you need anything?” 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 whoever has a money-bag and a bag for food should take it. Whoever does not have a sword should sell his coat 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.”

I tell you, that what has been written about Me must happen. It says, ‘They thought of Him as One Who broke the Law.’ What is told about Me must happen.”

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

They said, “Lord, look, we have two swords.” He answered, “That is enough.” Jesus Prays 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.

Jesus came out of the room. Then He went to the Mount of Olives as He had been doing. The followers went with Him.

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

When He got there, He said to them, “Pray that you will not be tempted.”

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

He walked away from them about as far as a stone can be thrown. There He got down with His face on the ground and prayed.

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

He said, “Father, if it can be done, take away what must happen to Me. Even so, not what I want, but what You want.”

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

An angel from heaven came and gave Him strength.

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

His heart was much troubled and He prayed all the more. Water ran from His face like blood and fell to the ground.

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

When Jesus got up after praying, He went back to the followers. He found them sleeping because of so much 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

He said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you will not be tempted.” Jesus Is Handed Over to Sinners

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.

While Jesus was speaking, Judas came walking ahead of many people. He was one of the twelve followers. He came 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 handing over 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?”

Those around Jesus saw what was going to happen and asked, “Lord, should we fight with our swords?”

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

One of them hit a servant who was owned by the head religious leader 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.

Jesus said, “Stop! This is enough.” And He put His hand on his ear and healed him. Jesus Stands in Front of the Religious Leaders

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?

Jesus said to the religious leaders and the leaders of the house of God and the other leaders who came to Him, “Have you come with swords and sticks to take Me, as if I were a robber?

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

While I was with you everyday in the house of God, you never took hold of Me. But now is the time you are to come and you have come in the dark.”

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.

Then they led Jesus away to the house of the head religious leader. Peter followed a long way behind Him. Peter Said He Did Not Know Jesus

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

They built a fire in the yard and sat down. Peter sat down with 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.”

One of the servant-girls saw Peter as he sat by the fire and looked right at him. She said, “This man was with Jesus also.”

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

Peter lied and said, “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!”

After awhile another person saw him and said, “You are one of them also.” Peter said, “No, sir, 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.”

About an hour later another person said the same thing, “For sure, this man was with Jesus also because he is from Galilee.”

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, “Sir, I do not know what you are saying.” And at once, while he was talking, a 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.”

The Lord turned and looked at Peter. He remembered the Lord had said, “Before a rooster crows, you will say three times that you do not know Me.”

62 A nd he went out and wept bitterly.

Peter went outside and cried with a troubled heart.

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

Those who watched Jesus so He could not get away made fun of Him and beat Him.

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

They covered His eyes with a cloth and asked Him, “Tell us who hit You!”

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

They said many other bad things against Jesus.

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,

When it was morning the leaders of the people and the religious leaders and the teachers of the Law got together. They took Jesus to the court of the religious leader. They said,

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

“Tell us if you are the Christ.” He said to them, “If I tell you, you will not believe Me.

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

If I ask you something, you will not tell Me.

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

From now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the All-powerful God.”

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

They all said, “Then are You the Son of God?” He said, “You 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.”

Then they said, “What other word do we need against Him? We have heard Him say this with His own mouth.”