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

When Jesus had finished all these words, 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 the Passover is coming, 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 were gathered together in the court of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas.

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

They took counsel together that they might take Jesus by deceit, 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 a riot occur among the people.”

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

Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in 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 jar of very expensive ointment, 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 this, 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 ointment 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.

However, knowing this, Jesus said to them, “Why do you trouble the woman? Because 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 always have the poor with you; but you don’t always have me.

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

For in pouring this ointment on my body, she did it to prepare me for 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

Most certainly I tell you, wherever this Good News is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be spoken of as a memorial of her.”

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

Then one of the twelve, who was 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, that I should deliver him to you?” They weighed out for 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

From that time he sought opportunity to betray him.

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 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.”’”

He said, “Go into the city to a certain person, and tell 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

The disciples did as Jesus commanded them, and they prepared the Passover.

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

Now when evening had come, he was reclining at the table with the twelve disciples.

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

As they were eating, he said, “Most certainly I tell you that one of you will betray me.”

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

They were exceedingly sorrowful, and each began to ask him, “It isn’t me, is it, Lord?”

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, “He who dipped his hand with me in the dish, the same 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 goes, even as it is written of him, but woe to that man through whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would be better 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

Judas, who betrayed him, answered, “It isn’t me, is it, Rabbi?” He said to him, “You said it.”

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.”

As they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks for it, and broke it. He gave 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.

He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, “All of you drink it,

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 poured out 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 tell you that I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on, until that day when I drink it anew 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

When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

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 tonight, 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 am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee.”

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

But Peter answered him, “Even if all will be 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, “Most certainly I tell you that tonight, 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 must die with you, I will not deny you.” All of the disciples also said likewise.

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 his disciples, “Sit here, while I go there and pray.”

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

He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and severely troubled.

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 forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire.”

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?

He came to the disciples, and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “What, couldn’t you watch with me for 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, that you don’t 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, “My Father, if this cup can’t pass away from me unless I drink it, your desire be done.”

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

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

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

He left them again, went away, and prayed a 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, “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 G et up and let us go. See! The man who will hand Me over is near.” Jesus Handed Over to Sinners

Arise, let’s be going. Behold, he who betrays me is at hand.”

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.

While he was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priest 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 he who betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, “Whoever 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 came to Jesus, and said, “Hail, 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.

Jesus said to him, “Friend, why are you here?” 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.

Behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest, and struck 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.

Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die 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 couldn’t ask my Father, and he would even now send me 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 would the Scriptures be fulfilled that it must be so?”

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 seize me? I sat daily in the temple teaching, and you didn’t arrest 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 has happened, that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples left him, and fled.

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.

Those who had taken Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together.

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 from a distance, to the court of the high priest, and entered in and sat with the officers, 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 the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus, that they might 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.

and they 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 man 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?”

The high priest stood up, and said to him, “Have you no answer? What is this that these 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 held his peace. The high priest answered him, “I adjure you by the living God, that you tell us whether 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, “You have said it. Nevertheless, I tell you, after this you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of the sky.”

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 clothing, saying, “He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Behold, 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, “He is worthy of death!”

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

Then they spit in his face and beat him with their fists, and some slapped him,

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, you Christ! Who hit you?”

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 was sitting outside in the court, and a maid came to him, saying, “You were also with Jesus, the Galilean!”

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 don’t know what you are talking about.”

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.”

When he had gone out onto the porch, someone else saw him, and said to those who were there, “This man also was with Jesus of Nazareth.”

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

Again he denied it with an oath, “I don’t 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.”

After a little while those who stood by came and said to Peter, “Surely you are also one of them, for your speech makes you known.”

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 to swear, “I don’t know the man!” Immediately the 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.

Peter remembered the word which Jesus had said to him, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” He went out and wept bitterly.