1 W hen Jesus had finished all this teaching, He said to His followers,

Now it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, that He said to His disciples,

2 “ You know that the special religious supper to remember how the Jews left Egypt is in two days. The Son of Man will be handed over to be nailed to a cross.”

“You know that after two days is the Passover, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified.”

3 T he religious leaders and the leaders of the people gathered at the house of the head religious leader. His name was Caiaphas.

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

4 T hey talked together how they might trap Jesus and kill Him.

and plotted to take Jesus by trickery and kill Him.

5 B ut they said, “This must not happen on the day of the special supper. The people would be against it. They would make much trouble.” Mary of Bethany Puts Special Perfume on Jesus

But they said, “Not during the feast, lest there be an uproar among the people.” The Anointing at Bethany

6 J esus was in the town of Bethany in the house of Simon. Simon had a very bad skin disease.

And when Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper,

7 A woman came with a jar of perfume. She had given much money for this. As Jesus ate, she poured the perfume on His head.

a woman came to Him having an alabaster flask of very costly fragrant oil, and she poured it on His head as He sat at the table.

8 W hen the followers saw it, they were angry. They said, “Why was this wasted?

But when His disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, “Why this waste?

9 T his perfume could have been sold for much money and given to poor people.”

For this fragrant oil might have been sold for much and given to the poor.”

10 J esus knew what they were saying. He said to them, “Why are you giving this woman trouble? She has done a good thing to Me.

But when Jesus was aware of it, He said to them, “Why do you trouble the woman? For she has done a good work for Me.

11 Y ou will have poor people with you all the time. But you will not have Me with you all the time.

For you have the poor with you always, but Me you do not have always.

12 S he put this perfume on My body to make it ready for the grave.

For in pouring this fragrant oil on My body, she did it for My burial.

13 F or sure, I tell you, wherever this Good News is preached in all the world, this woman will be remembered for what she has done.” Judas Hands Jesus Over to Be Killed

Assuredly, I say to you, wherever this gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be told as a memorial to her.” Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus

14 J udas Iscariot was one of the twelve followers. He went to the religious leaders of the Jews.

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

15 H e said, “What will you pay me if I hand Jesus over to you?” They promised to pay him thirty pieces of silver.

and said, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver Him to you?” And they counted out to him thirty pieces of silver.

16 F rom that time on Judas looked for a way to hand Jesus over to them. Getting Ready for the Special Supper

So from that time he sought opportunity to betray Him. Jesus Celebrates Passover with His Disciples

17 O n the first day of the supper of bread without yeast the followers came to Jesus. They said, “What place do You want us to make ready for You to eat the supper of the special religious gathering to remember how the Jews left Egypt?”

Now on the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying to Him, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?”

18 H e said, “Go into the city to a certain man and say to him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time is near. I will eat the special supper at your house with My followers.”’”

And He said, “Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time is at hand; I will keep the Passover at your house with My disciples.”’”

19 T he followers did as Jesus told them. They made things ready for this special supper. The Last Special Supper

So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them; and they prepared the Passover.

20 W hen evening came, Jesus sat with the twelve followers.

When evening had come, He sat down with the twelve.

21 A s they were eating, Jesus said, “For sure, I tell you, one of you will hand Me over.”

Now as they were eating, He said, “Assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me.”

22 T hey were very sad. They said to Him one after the other, “Lord, is it I?”

And they were exceedingly sorrowful, and each of them began to say to Him, “Lord, is it I?”

23 H e said, “The one who will hand Me over is the one who has just put his hand with Mine in the dish.

He answered and said, “He who dipped his hand with Me in the dish will betray Me.

24 T he Son of Man is going away as it is written of Him. It is bad for that man who hands the Son of Man over! It would have been better if he had not been born!”

The Son of Man indeed goes just as it is written of Him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had not been born.”

25 J udas was the one who was handing Jesus over. He said, “Teacher, am I the one?” Jesus said to him, “You have said it.” The First Lord’s Supper

Then Judas, who was betraying Him, answered and said, “Rabbi, is it I?” He said to him, “You have said it.” Jesus Institutes the Lord’s Supper

26 A s they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread. He gave thanks and broke it in pieces. He gave it to His followers and said, “Take, eat, this is My body.”

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

27 T hen He took the cup and gave thanks. He gave it to them and said, “You must all drink from it.

Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you.

28 T his is My blood of the New Way of Worship which is given for many. It is given so the sins of many can be forgiven.

For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

29 I tell you that I will not drink of the fruit of the vine again until that day when I will drink it new with you in the holy nation of My Father.”

But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.”

30 A fter they sang a song they went out to the Mount of Olives. Jesus Tells How Peter Will Lie about Him

And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial

31 J esus said to them, “All of you will be ashamed of Me and leave Me tonight. For it is written, ‘I will kill the shepherd and the sheep of the flock will be spread everywhere.’

Then Jesus said to them, “All of you will be made to stumble because of Me this night, for it is written: ‘I will strike the Shepherd, And the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’

32 A fter I am raised from the dead, I will go before you to the country of Galilee.”

But after I have been raised, I will go before you to Galilee.”

33 P eter said to Jesus, “Even if all men give up and turn away because of You, I will never.”

Peter answered and said to Him, “Even if all are made to stumble because of You, I will never be made to stumble.”

34 J esus said to him, “For sure, I tell you, before a rooster crows this night, you will say three times you do not know Me.”

Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you that this night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.”

35 P eter said to Him, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never say I do not know You.” And all the followers said the same thing. Jesus Prays in Gethsemane

Peter said to Him, “Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You!” And so said all the disciples. The Prayer in the Garden

36 J esus came with them to a place called Gethsemane. He said to them, “You sit here while I go over there to pray.”

Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to the disciples, “Sit here while I go and pray over there.”

37 H e took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee with Him. He began to have much sorrow and a heavy heart.

And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.

38 T hen He said to them, “My soul is very sad. My soul is so full of sorrow I am ready to die. You stay here and watch with Me.”

Then He said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with Me.”

39 H e went on a little farther and got down with His face on the ground. He prayed, “My Father, if it can be done, take away what is before Me. Even so, not what I want but what You want.”

He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will. ”

40 T hen He came to the followers and found them sleeping. He said to Peter, “Were you not able to watch with Me one hour?

Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “What! Could you not watch with Me one hour?

41 W atch and pray so that you will not be tempted. Man’s spirit is willing, but the body does not have the power to do it.”

Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

42 H e went away again the second time. He prayed, saying, “My Father, if this must happen to Me, may whatever You want be done.”

Again, a second time, He went away and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done.”

43 H e came and found them asleep again. Their eyes were heavy.

And He came and found them asleep again, for their eyes were heavy.

44 H e went away from them the third time and prayed the same prayer.

So He left them, went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.

45 T hen He came to His followers and asked them, “Are you still sleeping and getting your rest? As I speak, the time has come when the Son of Man will be handed over to sinners.

Then He came to His disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners.

46 G et up and let us go. See! The man who will hand Me over is near.” Jesus Handed Over to Sinners

Rise, let us be going. See, My betrayer is at hand.” Betrayal and Arrest in Gethsemane

47 J udas, one of the twelve followers, came while Jesus was talking. He came with many others who had swords and sticks. They came from the religious leaders of the Jews and the leaders of the people.

And while He was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, with a great multitude with swords and clubs, came from the chief priests and elders of the people.

48 T he man who handed Jesus over gave the men something to look for. He said, “The One I kiss is the One you want. Take Him!”

Now His betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the One; seize Him.”

49 A t once Judas went up to Jesus and said, “Hello, Teacher,” and kissed Him.

Immediately he went up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

50 J esus said to him, “Friend, do what you came to do.” Then they came and put their hands on Jesus and took Him.

But Jesus said to him, “Friend, why have you come?” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and took Him.

51 O ne of those with Jesus took his sword. He hit the servant who was owned by the religious leader and cut off his ear.

And suddenly, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

52 J esus said to him, “Put your sword back where it belongs. Everyone who uses a sword will die with a sword.

But Jesus said to him, “Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.

53 D o you not think that I can pray to My Father? At once He would send Me more than 70, 000 angels.

Or do you think that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He will provide Me with more than twelve legions of angels?

54 I f I did, how could it happen as the Holy Writings said it would happen? It must be this way.”

How then could the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must happen thus?”

55 T hen Jesus said to the many people, “Have you come with swords and sticks to take Me as if I were a robber? I have been with you every day teaching in the house of God. You never put your hands on Me then.

In that hour Jesus said to the multitudes, “Have you come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs to take Me? I sat daily with you, teaching in the temple, and you did not seize Me.

56 B ut this has happened as the early preachers said in the Holy Writings it would happen.” Then all the followers left Him and ran away. Jesus Stands in Front of the Religious Leaders

But all this was done that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples forsook Him and fled. Jesus Faces the Sanhedrin

57 T hose who had taken Jesus led Him away to Caiaphas. He was the head religious leader. The teachers of the Law and the other leaders were gathered there.

And those who had laid hold of Jesus led Him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

58 B ut Peter followed Him a long way behind while going to the house of the head religious leader. Then he went in and sat with the helpers to see what would happen.

But Peter followed Him at a distance to the high priest’s courtyard. And he went in and sat with the servants to see the end.

59 T he religious leaders and the other leaders and all the court were looking for false things to say against Jesus. They wanted some reason to kill Him.

Now the chief priests, the elders, and all the council sought false testimony against Jesus to put Him to death,

60 T hey found none, but many came and told false things about Him. At last two came to the front.

but found none. Even though many false witnesses came forward, they found none. But at last two false witnesses came forward

61 T hey said, “This Man said, ‘I am able to destroy the house of God and build it up again in three days.’”

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

62 T hen the head religious leader stood up. He said to Jesus, “Have You nothing to say? What about the things these men are saying against You?”

And the high priest arose and said to Him, “Do You answer nothing? What is it these men testify against You?”

63 J esus said nothing. Then the head religious leader said to Him, “In the name of the living God, I tell You to say the truth. Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.”

But Jesus kept silent. And the high priest answered and said to Him, “I put You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God!”

64 J esus said to him, “What you said is true. I say to you, from now on you will see the Son of Man seated on the right hand of the All-powerful God. You will see Him coming on the clouds of the sky.”

Jesus said to him, “ It is as you said. Nevertheless, I say to you, hereafter you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

65 T hen the head religious leader tore his clothes apart. He said, “He has spoken as if He were God! Do we need other people to speak against Him yet? You have heard Him speak as if He were God!

Then the high priest tore his clothes, saying, “He has spoken blasphemy! What further need do we have of witnesses? Look, now you have heard His blasphemy!

66 W hat do you think?” They said, “He is guilty of death!”

What do you think?” They answered and said, “He is deserving of death.”

67 T hen they spit on His face. They hit Him with their hands. Others beat Him.

Then they spat in His face and beat Him; and others struck Him with the palms of their hands,

68 T hey said, “Tell us, Christ, You Who can tell what is going to happen, who hit You?” Peter Said He Did Not Know Jesus

saying, “Prophesy to us, Christ! Who is the one who struck You?” Peter Denies Jesus, and Weeps Bitterly

69 P eter sat outside in the yard. A young servant-girl came to him. She said, “You were also with Jesus Who is from the country of Galilee!”

Now Peter sat outside in the courtyard. And a servant girl came to him, saying, “You also were with Jesus of Galilee.”

70 B ut Peter lied in front of all of them, saying, “I do not know what you are talking about.”

But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you are saying.”

71 A fter he had gone out, another young servant-girl saw him. She said to those standing around, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.”

And when he had gone out to the gateway, another girl saw him and said to those who were there, “This fellow also was with Jesus of Nazareth.”

72 A gain he lied and swore, “I do not know this Man!”

But again he denied with an oath, “I do not know the Man!”

73 A fter a little while some of the people standing around came up to Peter and said, “For sure, you are one of them. You talk like they do.”

And a little later those who stood by came up and said to Peter, “Surely you also are one of them, for your speech betrays you.”

74 T hen he began to say bad words and swear. He said, “I do not know the Man!” At once a rooster crowed.

Then he began to curse and swear, saying, “I do not know the Man!” Immediately a rooster crowed.

75 P eter remembered the words Jesus had said to him, “Before a rooster crows, you will say three times you do not know Me.” Peter went outside and cried with loud cries.

And Peter remembered the word of Jesus who had said to him, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” So he went out and wept bitterly.