1 I t was now two days before the supper of the special religious gathering to remember how the Jews left Egypt and the supper of bread without yeast. The religious leaders and the teachers of the Law tried to trap Jesus. They tried to take Him so they could put Him to death.

Faltaban dos días para la pascua y para la fiesta de los panes sin levadura; y los principales sacerdotes y los escribas buscaban la manera de prender a Jesús con engaño para darle muerte;

2 T hese men said, “This must not happen on the day of the special supper. The people would be against it and make much trouble.” Mary of Bethany Puts Special Perfume on Jesus

pues decían: No durante la fiesta, no sea que haya un tumulto del pueblo. Jesucristo es ungido en Betania

3 J esus was in the town of Bethany eating in the house of Simon. Simon was a man with a very bad skin disease. A woman came with a jar of special perfume. She had given much money for this. She broke the jar and poured the special perfume on the head of Jesus.

Estando él en Betania, en la casa de Simón el leproso, sentado a la mesa, vino una mujer con un vaso de alabastro de perfume de nardo puro, de mucho precio; quebró el vaso de alabastro, y derramó el perfume sobre la cabeza de él.

4 S ome of them were angry. They said, “Why was this special perfume wasted?

Pero había algunos que se decían entre sí, indignados: ¿Para qué se ha hecho este derroche de perfume?

5 T his perfume could have been sold for much money and given to poor people.” They spoke against her.

Porque este perfume podía haber sido vendido por más de trescientos denarios, y haberse dado a los pobres. Y estaban irritados contra ella.

6 J esus said, “Let her alone. Why are you giving her trouble? She has done a good thing to Me.

Pero Jesús dijo: Dejadla; ¿por qué la molestáis? Ha realizado en mí una buena obra.

7 Y ou will have poor people with you all the time. Whenever you want, you can do something good for them. You will not have Me all the time.

Porque a los pobres siempre los tenéis con vosotros, y les podéis hacer bien cuando queráis, pero a mí no siempre me tendréis.

8 S he did what she could. She put this perfume on My body to make Me ready for the grave.

Ella ha hecho lo que ha podido; se ha anticipado a ungir mi cuerpo para el sepelio.

9 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

Y en verdad os digo: Dondequiera que se proclame el evangelio, en el mundo entero, se dirá también en memoria de ella lo que ha hecho. Judas se ofrece a entregar a Jesús

10 J udas Iscariot was one of the twelve followers. He went to the head religious leaders of the Jews to talk about how he might hand Jesus over to them.

Entonces Judas Iscariote, uno de los doce, fue a los principales sacerdotes para entregarlo a ellos a traición.

11 W hen the leaders heard it, they were glad. They promised to give Judas money. Then he looked for a way to hand Jesus over. Getting Ready for the Special Supper

Ellos, al oírle, se alegraron y prometieron darle dinero; y él andaba buscando la manera de entregarlo en un momento oportuno. Institución de la Cena del Señor

12 T he first day of the supper of bread without yeast was the day to kill an animal. It was for the special religious gathering to remember how the Jews left Egypt. His followers said to Jesus, “What place do You want us to make ready for You to eat this special supper?”

El primer día de la fiesta de los panes sin levadura, cuando estaban sacrificando el cordero pascual, le dicen sus discípulos: ¿Dónde quieres que vayamos a preparar para que comas la pascua?

13 J esus sent two of His followers on ahead and said to them, “Go into the city. There a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him.

Envía entonces a dos de sus discípulos y les dice: Id a la ciudad, y os saldrá al encuentro un hombre llevando un cántaro de agua; seguidle,

14 H e will go into a house. You say to the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher asks, “Where is the room you keep for friends, where I can eat this special supper with My followers?”’

y donde él entre, decid al dueño de la casa: El Maestro dice: ¿Dónde está mi aposento, en el cual pueda comer la pascua con mis discípulos?

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

Y él os mostrará un aposento grande en el piso superior, amueblado y preparado; hacednos allí los preparativos.

16 T he followers went from there and came into the city. They found everything as Jesus had said. They made things ready for the special supper.

Salieron los discípulos, llegaron a la ciudad y encontraron tal como les había dicho, y prepararon la pascua.

17 I n the evening He came with the twelve followers.

Al atardecer, llega con los doce.

18 T hey sat at the table and ate. Jesus said, “For sure, I tell you, one of you will hand Me over to be killed. He is eating with Me.”

Y cuando estaban sentados a la mesa comiendo, dijo Jesús: En verdad os digo que uno de vosotros me traicionará, uno que está comiendo conmigo.

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

Ellos comenzaron a entristecerse y a decirle uno por uno: ¿Acaso yo?

20 H e said to them, “It is one of the twelve followers. It is the one who is putting his hand with mine into the same dish.

Él les dijo: Uno de los doce, uno que moja conmigo en el plato.

21 T he Son of Man is going away as it is written of Him. But it will be bad for that man who hands the Son of Man over to be killed! It would have been better if he had not been born!” The First Lord’s Supper

Porque el Hijo del Hombre se va, tal como está escrito de él; pero ¡ay de aquel hombre por medio del cual es traicionado el Hijo del Hombre! Más le valdría a ese hombre no haber nacido.

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

Y mientras comían, tomó un pan, habiendo bendecido, lo partió, se lo dio, y dijo: Tomad; esto es mi cuerpo.

23 T hen He took the cup and gave thanks. He gave it to them and they all drank from it.

Luego tomó una copa, dio gracias y les dio: y bebieron de ella todos.

24 H e said to them, “This is My blood of the New Way of Worship which is given for many.

Y les dijo: Esto es mi sangre del pacto, que es derramada en favor de muchos.

25 F or sure, I tell you, that I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the holy nation of God.”

En verdad os digo que no beberé ya más del fruto de la vid, hasta aquel día cuando lo beba nuevo en el reino de Dios.

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

Y después de cantar un himno, salieron hacia el monte de los Olivos. Jesús anuncia la negación de Pedro

27 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 spread everywhere.’

Entonces, les dice Jesús: Todos sufriréis tropiezo, pues está escrito: Heriré al pastor, y se dispersarán las ovejas.

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

Pero después de que haya sido resucitado, iré delante de vosotros a Galilea.

29 P eter said to Him, “Even if all men are ashamed of You and leave You, I never will.”

Entonces le dijo Pedro: Aunque todos sufran tropiezo, yo no.

30 J esus said to him, “For sure, I tell you, that today, even tonight, before a rooster crows two times, you will say three times you do not know Me.”

Jesús le dice: En verdad te digo que hoy, esta misma noche, antes de que el gallo cante dos veces, me negarás tres veces.

31 P eter spoke with strong words, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never say that I do not know You.” All the followers said the same thing. Jesus Prays in Gethsemane

Pero Pedro decía con más insistencia: Aunque tenga que morir contigo, de ninguna manera te negaré. Lo mismo decían también todos. Jesús ora en Getsemaní

32 T hey came to a place called Gethsemane. Jesus said to His followers, “You sit here while I pray.”

Llegan a una finca llamada Getsemaní, y les dice a sus discípulos: Sentaos aquí hasta que yo haya orado.

33 H e took Peter and James and John with Him. He began to have much sorrow and a heavy heart.

Toma entonces consigo a Pedro, a Jacobo y a Juan; y comenzó a sentir pavor y angustia.

34 H e 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.”

Y les dice: Mi alma está abrumada de una tristeza mortal; permaneced aquí y velad.

35 H e went a little farther and got down with His face on the ground. He prayed that this time of suffering might pass from Him if it could.

Y él se fue un poco más adelante, cayó en tierra y comenzó a orar que, si era posible, pasara de él aquella hora.

36 H e said, “Father, You can do all things. Take away what must happen to Me. Even so, not what I want, but what You want.”

Y decía: Abbá, Padre; todo es posible para ti; aparta de mí esta copa; pero no se haga lo que yo quiero, sino lo que tú quieras.

37 T hen Jesus came to the followers and found them sleeping. He said to Peter, “Simon, are you sleeping? Were you not able to watch one hour?

Viene entonces, y los encuentra dormidos; y le dice a Pedro: Simón, ¿estás durmiendo? ¿No tuviste fuerzas para velar por una sola hora?

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

Velad y orad para que no caigáis en tentación; pues el espíritu es animoso, pero la carne es débil.

39 A gain Jesus went away and prayed saying the same words.

Se fue otra vez y oró, diciendo las mismas palabras.

40 H e came back and found them sleeping again. Their eyes were heavy. They did not know what to say to Him.

De nuevo vino y los encontró durmiendo, porque sus ojos estaban muy cargados, y no sabían qué contestarle.

41 H e came the third time and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? It is enough! Listen, the time has come when the Son of Man will be handed over to sinners.

Viene por tercera vez, y les dice: Dormid, pues, y descansad. ¡Ya basta! Ha llegado la hora; mirad, el Hijo del Hombre es entregado en manos de los pecadores.

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

¡Levantaos! ¡Vamos! Mirad, el que me entrega está aquí. Prendimiento de Jesús

43 A t once, while Jesus was talking, Judas came. He was one of the twelve followers. He came with many other men who had swords and sticks. They came from the head religious leaders of the Jews and the teachers of the Law and the leaders of the people.

Todavía estaba él hablando, cuando de pronto se presenta Judas, uno de los doce, y con él una multitud con espadas y palos, de parte de los principales sacerdotes, de los escribas y de los ancianos.

44 T he man who was going to hand Jesus over gave the men something to look for. He said, “The Man I kiss is the One. Take hold of Him and take Him away.”

Y el que le entregaba les había dado una contraseña, diciendo: Al que yo bese, ése es; prendedle y conducidle con seguridad.

45 A t once Judas went straight to Jesus and said, “Teacher!” and kissed Him.

Inmediatamente después de llegar, se acerca a él y le dice: Rabí, Rabí, Rabí, y le besó.

46 T hen they put their hands on Him and took Him.

Entonces ellos le echaron las manos y le prendieron.

47 O ne of the followers of Jesus who stood watching took his sword. He hit the servant owned by the head religious leader and cut off his ear.

Pero uno de los que estaban cerca, sacó la espada, hirió al siervo del sumo sacerdote, y le cortó la oreja.

48 J esus said to them, “Have you come with swords and sticks to take Me as if I were a robber?

Jesús se dirigió a ellos y les dijo: ¿Como contra un salteador habéis salido con espadas y palos a prenderme?

49 I have been with you every day teaching in the house of God. You never took hold of Me. But this has happened as the Holy Writings said it would happen.”

Todos los días estaba frente a vosotros enseñando en el templo, y no me prendisteis; pero es así para que se cumplan las Escrituras.

50 T hen all His followers left Him and ran away.

Entonces, todos le abandonaron y huyeron. El joven que escapó

51 A young man was following Him with only a piece of cloth around his body. They put their hands on the young man.

Cierto joven le seguía, cubierto solamente con una sábana sobre su cuerpo desnudo, y le detienen.

52 L eaving the cloth behind, he ran away with no clothes on. Jesus Stands in Front of the Head Religious Leaders

Pero él dejó en pos de sí la sábana y escapó desnudo. Jesús ante el sanedrín

53 T hey led Jesus away to the head religious leader. All the religious leaders and other leaders and the teachers of the Law were gathered there.

Condujeron a Jesús ante el sumo sacerdote, y se reúnen todos los principales sacerdotes, los ancianos y los escribas.

54 B ut Peter followed a long way behind as they went to the house of the head religious leader. He sat with the helpers and got warm by the fire. Jesus Stands in Front of the Court

También Pedro le siguió de lejos, hasta dentro del palacio del sumo sacerdote; allí estaba sentado con los guardias, calentándose junto a la lumbre.

55 T he religious leaders and all the court were looking for something against Jesus. They wanted to find something so they could kill Him. But they could find nothing.

Los principales sacerdotes y el sanedrín entero andaban buscando contra Jesús un testimonio para darle muerte, y no lo encontraban;

56 M any came and told false things about Him, but their words did not agree.

pues muchos daban falso testimonio contra él, pero los testimonios no concertaban.

57 S ome got up and said false things against Him. They said,

Y algunos, levantándose, daban falso testimonio contra él, diciendo:

58 “ We have heard Him say, ‘I will destroy the house of God that was made with hands. In three days I will build another that is not made with hands.’”

Nosotros le oímos decir: Yo destruiré este templo hecho con mano, y en tres días edificaré otro no hecho con mano.

59 E ven these who spoke against Him were not able to agree.

Pero ni aun así era idéntico el testimonio de ellos.

60 T he head religious leader stood up in front of the people. He asked Jesus, “Have You nothing to say? What about the things these men are saying against You?”

Entonces se levantó el sumo sacerdote, y adelantándose al centro, interrogó a Jesús, diciendo: ¿No respondes nada a lo que éstos testifican contra ti?

61 J esus said nothing. Again the head religious leader asked Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Holy One?”

Pero él callaba y no respondía nada. Volvió a preguntarle el sumo sacerdote, diciendo: ¿Eres tú el Cristo, el Hijo del Bendito?

62 J esus said, “I am! And you will see the Son of Man seated on the right side of the All-powerful God. You will see Him coming again in the clouds of the sky.”

Y Jesús dijo: Yo soy, y veréis al Hijo del Hombre sentado a la diestra del Poder, y viniendo en las nubes del cielo.

63 T hen the head religious leader tore his clothes apart. He said, “Do we need other people to speak against Him?

Entonces el sumo sacerdote, rasgando sus vestidos, dice: ¿Qué necesidad tenemos ya de testigos?

64 Y ou have heard Him speak as if He were God! What do you think?” They all said He was guilty of death.

Oísteis la blasfemia; ¿qué os parece? Y todos le condenaron, diciendo que era reo de muerte.

65 S ome began to spit on Him. They covered Jesus’ face, and they hit Him. They said, “Tell us what is going to happen.” Soldiers hit Him with their hands. Peter Said He Did Not Know Jesus

Y algunos comenzaron a escupirle, a cubrirle el rostro, a darle de puñetazos, y a decirle: ¡Profetiza! Y los guardias le recibieron a bofetadas. Pedro niega conocer a Jesús

66 P eter was outside in the yard. One of the servant-girls of the head religious leader came.

Estando Pedro abajo en el patio, llega una de las criadas del sumo sacerdote,

67 S he saw Peter getting warm. She looked at him and said, “You were with Jesus of Nazareth.”

y al ver a Pedro calentándose, después de mirarle fijamente, le dice: También tú estabas con Jesús el Nazareno.

68 P eter lied, saying, “I do not know Jesus and do not understand what you are talking about.” As he went out, a rooster crowed.

Pero él lo negó, diciendo: Ni sé, ni entiendo qué es lo que tú estás diciendo; y salió afuera, a la entrada, y cantó un gallo.

69 T he servant-girl saw him again. She said to the people standing around, “This man is one of them.”

La criada lo vio, y comenzó otra vez a decir a los que estaban allí: Éste es de ellos.

70 H e lied again saying that he did not know Jesus. Later, those who stood around said to Peter again, “For sure you are one of them. You are from the country of Galilee. You talk like they do.”

Pero él lo negó de nuevo. Poco después, los que estaban allí volvieron a decirle a Pedro: De seguro que tú eres de ellos, pues de cierto eres galileo, y tu manera de hablar es semejante.

71 H e began to say strong words and to swear. He said, “I do not know the Man you are talking about!”

Pero él comenzó a maldecir y a jurar, diciendo: No conozco a ese hombre que decís.

72 A t once a rooster crowed the second time. Peter remembered what Jesus had said to him, “Before a rooster crows two times, you will say three times you do not know Me.” When he thought about it, he cried.

E inmediatamente, por segunda vez, cantó un gallo. Y Pedro recordó la frase que Jesús le había dicho: Antes que un gallo cante dos veces, me negarás tres veces; y, al darse cuenta, comenzó a llorar.