Now the Feast of Unleavened (Bread) , - called (the) Passover , was approaching ,
and the chief priests and - scribes were looking for a way - to put (Jesus) to death ... ; for they feared the people.
Then Satan entered ... Judas - - Iscariot , who was (one) of the - Twelve.
And (Judas) went to discuss with the chief priests and (temple) officers - how he might betray (Jesus) to them.
- They were delighted and agreed to give him money.
- (Judas) consented , and began to look for (an) opportunity - to betray (Jesus) to them in the absence of (a) crowd.
Then came the day of Unleavened (Bread) on which the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed.
- (Jesus) sent Peter - and John - , saying , “ Go (and) prepare for us to eat the Passover. ”
“ Where do You want us to prepare (it) ? ” - - they asked -.
- - He answered ... , vvv vvv “ When you enter ... the city , a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him to the house - - he enters ,
and say to the owner of that house , ‘ The Teacher asks - : Where is the guest room , where I may eat the Passover with My - disciples ? ’
And he will show you a large upper room , already furnished. Make preparations there. ”
So they went (and) found (it) just as (Jesus) had told them. And they prepared the Passover.
- When the hour had come , (Jesus) reclined at the table - with His - apostles.
And He said to them , vvv “ I have eagerly desired to eat this - Passover with you before - My suffering.
For I tell you that vvv vvv vvv I will not eat it again until ... it is fulfilled in the kingdom - of God. ”
After taking (the) cup , (He) gave thanks (and) said , “ Take this and divide (it) among yourselves.
For I tell you that vvv vvv I will not drink of the fruit of the vine from - now on until ... the kingdom - of God comes. ”
And He took (the) bread , gave thanks (and) broke (it) , and gave (it) to them , saying , “ This is My - body , - given for you ; do this in - remembrance of Me. ”
- In the same way , after ... supper (He took) the cup , saying , “ This - cup (is) the new covenant in My - blood , which is poured out for you.
vvv Look ! The hand vvv of My betrayer ... (is) with Mine on the table.
- Indeed , the Son of Man will go as - it has been determined , but woe - to that man - who betrays Him. ”
Then they began to question among themselves - which - of them was - going to do this.
- A dispute also arose among (the disciples) (as to) which of them would be considered ... (the) greatest.
So - (Jesus) declared ... , “ The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them , and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors.
But you (shall) not (be) like them. Instead , the greatest among you should be like the youngest , and the (one who) leads like the (one who) serves.
For who (is) greater , the (one who) reclines at the table or the (one who) serves ? (Is it) not the (one who) reclines ? But I am vvv vvv among you as (one who) serves.
- You are the ones who have stood by Me in My - trials.
And I bestow on you a kingdom , just as My - Father has bestowed (one) on Me ,
so that you may eat and drink at My - table in My - kingdom , and sit on thrones , judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Simon , Simon - , - Satan has asked - to sift each of you like - wheat.
But I have prayed for you, ( Simon ) , that your - faith vvv will not fail. And when you have turned back , strengthen your - brothers. ”
“ Lord , ” - - said (Peter -) - , “ I am ready to go with You even to prison and to death. ”
But - (Jesus) replied , “ I tell you , Peter - , (the) rooster {will} not crow today until you have denied ... three times that you know Me. ”
Then (Jesus) asked them , “ When I sent you out ... without purse (or) bag (or) sandals , vvv did you lack anything ? ” “ Nothing , ” - - they answered.
“ Now , however , ” - He told them , “ the (one) with a purse should take (it) , and likewise a bag ; and the (one) without ... a sword should sell his - cloak and buy (one).
For I tell you that this - Scripture must be fulfilled in Me : - ‘ And He was numbered with (the) transgressors.’ - For (what is written) about Me is reaching its fulfillment. ”
So - they said , “ Look , Lord , here (are) two swords. ” “ That is enough , ” - - He answered ....
- (Jesus) went out ... as usual ... ... to the Mount - of Olives , and the disciples - followed Him.
When He came to the place , He told them , “ Pray vvv that you will not enter into temptation. ”
And He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them , (where) He knelt down ... ... (and) prayed ,
- “ Father , if You are willing , take this - cup from Me. Yet not My - will , but - Yours be done. ”
Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him (and) strengthened Him.
And - in (His) anguish , He prayed more earnestly , and His - sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground.
When (Jesus) rose from - prayer (and) returned to the disciples , He found them asleep , exhausted from - sorrow.
“ Why are you sleeping ? ” - He asked -. “ Get up (and) pray so that vvv you will not enter into temptation. ”
While He was still speaking , a crowd arrived , led by ... - the (man) called Judas , one of the Twelve. - He approached - Jesus to kiss Him.
But Jesus asked him , “ Judas , are you betraying the Son - of Man with a kiss ? ”
- Those around (Jesus) saw what was about to happen (and) said , “ Lord , vvv should we strike with (our) swords ? ”
And vvv one of them struck the servant of the high priest , - cutting off his - right - ear.
But - Jesus answered ... , “ No more ... of this ! ” And (He) touched the (man’s) ear (and) healed him.
Then Jesus said to (the) chief priests , - temple officers ... ... , and elders who had come for Him , “ Have you come out with swords and clubs as (you would) against an outlaw ?
Every day I was with you in the temple (courts) , vvv (and) you did not lay a hand on Me. But this - hour belongs to you and to the power - of darkness. ”
Then they seized (Jesus) , led (Him) away , and took (Him) into the house of the high priest. And - Peter - followed at a distance.
(When) (those present) had kindled a fire in (the) middle of the courtyard and sat down together , - Peter - sat down among them.
- A servant girl saw him seated in the firelight and looked intently at him. “ This (man) also was with Him , ” she said.
But - (Peter -) denied (it). “ Woman , vvv I do not know Him , ” he said.
- A short time later , someone else saw him (and) said , “ You also are one of them. ” But - Peter - said , “ Man , I am not. ”
- About an hour later , vvv another (man) insisted - , vvv “ Certainly this (man) was - with Him , for he too is ... a Galilean. ”
“ Man , vvv I do not know what you are talking about , ” - - Peter - replied. - vvv While he was still speaking , the rooster crowed.
And the Lord turned (and) looked at - Peter -. Then - Peter - remembered the word that the Lord had spoken to him - : “ Before (the) rooster crows today , you will deny Me three times. ”
And he went outside (and) wept bitterly.
- The men who were holding (Jesus) began to mock Him (and) beat (Him).
They blindfolded Him (and) kept demanding ... , “ Prophesy ! Who vvv vvv hit You ? ”
And they said many {other} blasphemous things against Him.
vvv vvv vvv At daybreak the council of the elders of the people , both (the) chief priests and scribes , met together. - They led Jesus into their - Sanhedrin (and) said ,
“ If You are the Christ , tell us. ” - (Jesus) answered ... , “ If I tell you , vvv vvv you will not believe.
And if I ask (you) a question , vvv vvv you will not answer.
But from - now on the Son - of Man will be seated at (the) right hand of the power - of God.”
So vvv they all asked , “ Are You then the Son - of God ? ” - - He replied - - , “ You say that I am. ”
“ Why do we need ... any more testimony ? ” - - they declared. “ We have heard (it) for ourselves from His own - lips. ”