The Plot to Kill Jesus

22 The(A) Festival of Unleavened Bread,(B) which is called Passover,(C) was approaching. The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put him to death,(D) because they were afraid of the people.(E)

Then(F) Satan entered Judas,(G) called Iscariot,(H) who was numbered among the Twelve. He went away and discussed with the chief priests and temple police(I) how he could hand him over(J) to them. They were glad and agreed to give him silver.[a] So he accepted the offer and started looking for a good opportunity to betray him to them when the crowd was not present.

Preparation for Passover

Then(K) the Day of Unleavened Bread came when the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed.(L) Jesus sent Peter and John,(M) saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.”

“Where do you want us to prepare it?” they asked him.

10 “Listen,” he said to them, “when you’ve entered the city, a man carrying a water jug will meet you. Follow him into the house he enters. 11 Tell the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher asks you, “Where is the guest room where I can eat the Passover with my disciples?”’ 12 Then he will show you a large, furnished room upstairs.(N) Make the preparations there.”

13 So they went and found it just as he had told them,(O) and they prepared the Passover.

The First Lord’s Supper

14 When(P) the hour came, he reclined at the table, and the apostles with him. 15 Then he said to them, “I have fervently desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you, I will not eat it again[b] until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”(Q) 17 Then he took a cup,(R) and after giving thanks,(S) he said, “Take this and share it among yourselves. 18 For I tell you, from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”

19 And he took bread, gave thanks, broke it, gave it to them, and said, “This is my body,(T) which is given for you. Do this in remembrance (U) of me.”

20 In the same way he also took the cup after supper and said, “This cup is the new covenant(V) in my blood,(W) which is poured out for you.[c] 21 But(X) look, the hand of the one betraying me is at the table with me.(Y) 22 For the Son of Man will go away as it has been determined,(Z) but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!”

23 So they began to argue(AA) among themselves which of them it could be who was going to do it.

The Dispute over Greatness

24 Then a dispute also arose among them about who should be considered the greatest.(AB) 25 But he said to them,(AC) “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who have authority over them have themselves called[d] ‘Benefactors.’ 26 It is not to be like that among you. On the contrary, whoever is greatest among you should become like the youngest,(AD) and whoever leads, like the one serving. 27 For who is greater, the one at the table or the one serving? Isn’t it the one at the table? But I am among you as the one who serves.(AE) 28 You are those who stood by me in my trials.(AF) 29 I bestow on you a kingdom,(AG) just as my Father bestowed one on me, 30 so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom.(AH) And you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.(AI)

Peter’s Denial Predicted

31 “Simon, Simon,[e] look out. Satan(AJ) has asked to sift you[f] like wheat.(AK) 32 But I have prayed(AL) for you[g] that your faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned back, strengthen(AM) your brothers.”

33 “Lord,”(AN) he told him, “I’m ready to go with you both to prison and to death.”

34 “I tell you, Peter,” he said, “the rooster will not crow today until[h] you deny three times that you know me.”

Be Ready for Trouble

35 He also said to them, “When I sent you out(AO) without money-bag, traveling bag, or sandals, did you lack anything?”

“Not a thing,” they said.

36 Then he said to them, “But now, whoever has a money-bag should take it, and also a traveling bag. And whoever doesn’t have a sword should sell his robe and buy one. 37 For I tell you, what is written must be fulfilled in me: [i] And he was counted among the lawless.[j](AP) Yes, what is written about me is coming to its fulfillment.”(AQ)

38 “Lord,” they said, “look, here are two swords.”

“That is enough!” he told them.

The Prayer in the Garden

39 He went out and made his way(AR) as usual(AS) to the Mount of Olives,(AT) and the disciples followed him. 40 When he reached the place,(AU) he told them, “Pray that you may not fall into temptation.”(AV) 41 Then he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and began to pray,(AW) 42 “Father, if you are willing, take this cup(AX) away from me—nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”

43 Then an angel from heaven(AY) appeared to him, strengthening him. 44 Being in anguish,(AZ) he prayed more fervently, and his sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground.[k] 45 When he got up from prayer and came to the disciples, he found them sleeping, exhausted from their grief. 46 “Why are you sleeping?” he asked them. “Get up and pray, so that you won’t fall into temptation.”

Judas’s Betrayal of Jesus

47 While(BA) he was still speaking, suddenly a mob came, and one of the Twelve named Judas was leading them. He came near Jesus to kiss him, 48 but Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

49 When those around him saw what was going to happen, they asked, “Lord, should we strike with the sword?” 50 Then one of them struck the high priest’s servant and cut off his right ear.

51 But Jesus responded, “No more of this!” And touching his ear, he healed him. 52 Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple police, and the elders who had come for him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a criminal?[l] 53 Every day while I was with you in the temple,(BB) you never laid a hand on me. But this is your hour(BC) —and the dominion of darkness.”(BD)

Peter Denies His Lord

54 They seized him, led him away, and brought him into the high priest’s house. Meanwhile Peter(BE) was following at a distance. 55 They(BF) lit a fire in the middle of the courtyard(BG) and sat down together, and Peter sat among them. 56 When a servant saw him sitting in the light, and looked closely at him, she said, “This man was with him too.”

57 But he denied it: “Woman, I don’t know him.”

58 After a little while, someone else saw him and said, “You’re one of them too.”

“Man, I am not!” Peter said.

59 About an hour later, another kept insisting, “This man was certainly with him, since he’s also a Galilean.”

60 But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed. 61 Then the Lord turned and looked at Peter.(BH) So Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny me three times.”(BI) 62 And he went outside and wept bitterly.

Jesus Mocked and Beaten

63 The men who were holding Jesus started mocking and beating him.(BJ) 64 After blindfolding him, they kept[m] asking, “Prophesy! Who was it that hit you?” 65 And they were saying many other blasphemous(BK) things to him.

Jesus Faces the Sanhedrin

66 When daylight came,(BL) the elders[n] of the people, both the chief priests and the scribes,(BM) convened and brought him before their Sanhedrin.(BN) 67 They said,(BO) “If you are the Messiah, tell us.”

But he said to them, “If I do tell you, you will not believe. 68 And if I ask you, you will not answer. 69 But from now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.”(BP)

70 They all asked, “Are you, then, the Son of God?” (BQ)

And he said to them, “You say that I am.”(BR)

71 “Why do we need any more testimony,” they said, “since we’ve heard it ourselves from his mouth?”

Footnotes

  1. 22:5 Or money
  2. 22:16 Other mss omit again
  3. 22:19–20 Other mss omit which is given for you (v. 19) through the end of v. 20
  4. 22:25 Or them call themselves
  5. 22:31 Other mss read Then the Lord said, “Simon, Simon
  6. 22:31 you is plural in Gk
  7. 22:32 you is singular in Gk
  8. 22:34 Other mss read before
  9. 22:37 Or it is necessary that what is written be fulfilled in me
  10. 22:37 Is 53:12
  11. 22:43–44 Other mss omit vv. 43–44
  12. 22:52 Lit as against a thief, or a bandit
  13. 22:64 Other mss add striking him on the face and
  14. 22:66 Or council of elders

Judas acuerda traicionar a Jesús(A)

22 Se aproximaba la fiesta de los Panes sin levadura, llamada la Pascua. Los jefes de los sacerdotes y los maestros de la ley buscaban algún modo de acabar con Jesús, porque temían al pueblo. Entonces entró Satanás en Judas, uno de los doce, al que llamaban Iscariote. Este fue a los jefes de los sacerdotes y a los capitanes del templo para tratar con ellos cómo les entregaría a Jesús. Ellos se alegraron y acordaron darle dinero. Él aceptó, y comenzó a buscar una oportunidad para entregarles a Jesús cuando no hubiera gente.

La última cena(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)

Cuando llegó el día de la fiesta de los Panes sin levadura, en que debía sacrificarse el cordero de la Pascua, Jesús envió a Pedro y a Juan, diciéndoles:

―Id y haced los preparativos para que comamos la Pascua.

―¿Dónde quieres que la preparemos? —le preguntaron.

10 ―Mirad —contestó él—: al entrar en la ciudad os saldrá al encuentro un hombre que lleva un cántaro de agua. Seguidlo hasta la casa en que entre, 11 y decid al dueño de la casa: “El Maestro pregunta: ¿Dónde está la sala en la que voy a comer la Pascua con mis discípulos?” 12 Él os mostrará en la planta alta una sala amplia y amueblada. Preparad allí la cena.

13 Ellos se fueron y encontraron todo tal como les había dicho Jesús. Así que prepararon la Pascua.

14 Cuando llegó la hora, Jesús y sus apóstoles se sentaron a la mesa. 15 Entonces les dijo:

―He tenido muchísimos deseos de comer esta Pascua con vosotros antes de padecer, 16 pues os digo que no volveré a comerla hasta que tenga su pleno cumplimiento en el reino de Dios.

17 Luego tomó la copa, dio gracias y dijo:

―Tomad esto y repartidlo entre vosotros. 18 Os digo que no volveré a beber del fruto de la vid hasta que venga el reino de Dios.

19 También tomó pan y, después de dar gracias, lo partió, se lo dio y dijo:

―Este pan es mi cuerpo, entregado por vosotros; haced esto en memoria de mí.

20 De la misma manera tomó la copa después de la cena, y dijo:

―Esta copa es el nuevo pacto en mi sangre, que es derramada por vosotros. 21 Pero sabed que la mano del que va a traicionarme está con la mía, sobre la mesa. 22 A la verdad el Hijo del hombre se irá según está decretado, pero ¡ay de aquel que lo traiciona!

23 Entonces comenzaron a preguntarse unos a otros quién de ellos haría esto.

24 Tuvieron además un altercado sobre cuál de ellos sería el más importante. 25 Jesús les dijo:

―Los reyes de las naciones oprimen a sus súbditos, y los que ejercen autoridad sobre ellos se llaman a sí mismos benefactores. 26 No sea así entre vosotros. Al contrario, el mayor debe comportarse como el menor, y el que manda como el que sirve. 27 Porque, ¿quién es más importante, el que está a la mesa o el que sirve? ¿No lo es el que está sentado a la mesa? Sin embargo, yo estoy entre vosotros como uno que sirve. 28 Ahora bien, vosotros sois los que habéis estado siempre a mi lado en mis pruebas. 29 Por eso, yo mismo os concedo un reino, así como mi Padre me lo concedió a mí, 30 para que comáis y bebáis a mi mesa en mi reino, y os sentéis en tronos para juzgar a las doce tribus de Israel.

31 »Simón, Simón, mira que Satanás ha pedido zarandearos como si fuerais trigo. 32 Pero yo he orado por ti, para que no falle tu fe. Y tú, cuando te hayas vuelto a mí, fortalece a tus hermanos».

33 ―Señor —respondió Pedro—, estoy dispuesto a ir contigo tanto a la cárcel como a la muerte.

34 ―Pedro, te digo que hoy mismo, antes de que cante el gallo, tres veces negarás que me conoces.

35 Luego Jesús dijo a todos:

―Cuando os envié sin monedero ni bolsa ni sandalias, ¿acaso os faltó algo?

―Nada —respondieron.

36 ―Ahora, en cambio, el que tenga un monedero, que lo lleve; así mismo el que tenga una bolsa. Y el que nada tenga, que venda su manto y compre una espada. 37 Porque os digo que tiene que cumplirse en mí aquello que está escrito: “Y fue contado entre los transgresores”.[a] En efecto, lo que se ha escrito de mí se está cumpliendo.[b]

38 ―Mira, Señor —le señalaron los discípulos—, aquí hay dos espadas.

―¡Basta! —les contestó.

Jesús ora en el monte de los Olivos(G)

39 Jesús salió de la ciudad y, como de costumbre, se dirigió al monte de los Olivos, y sus discípulos lo siguieron. 40 Cuando llegaron al lugar, les dijo: «Orad para no caer en tentación». 41 Entonces se separó de ellos a una buena distancia,[c] se arrodilló y empezó a orar: 42 «Padre, si quieres, no me hagas beber este trago amargo;[d] pero no se cumpla mi voluntad, sino la tuya». 43 Entonces se le apareció un ángel del cielo para fortalecerlo. 44 Pero, como estaba angustiado, se puso a orar con más fervor, y su sudor era como gotas de sangre que caían a tierra.[e]

45 Cuando terminó de orar y volvió a los discípulos, los encontró dormidos, agotados por la tristeza. 46 «¿Por qué estáis durmiendo? —les exhortó—. Levantaos y orad para no caer en tentación».

Arresto de Jesús(H)

47 Todavía estaba hablando Jesús cuando se apareció una turba, y al frente iba uno de los doce, el que se llamaba Judas. Este se acercó a Jesús para besarlo, 48 pero Jesús le preguntó:

―Judas, ¿con un beso traicionas al Hijo del hombre?

49 Los discípulos que lo rodeaban, al darse cuenta de lo que pasaba, dijeron:

―Señor, ¿atacamos con la espada?

50 Y uno de ellos hirió al siervo del sumo sacerdote, cortándole la oreja derecha.

51 ―¡Dejadlos! —ordenó Jesús.

Entonces tocó la oreja al hombre, y lo sanó. 52 Luego dijo a los jefes de los sacerdotes, a los capitanes del templo y a los ancianos, que habían venido a prenderlo:

―¿Acaso soy un bandido,[f] para que vengáis contra mí con espadas y palos? 53 Todos los días estaba con vosotros en el templo, y no os atrevisteis a ponerme las manos encima. Pero ya ha llegado vuestra hora, cuando reinan las tinieblas.

Pedro niega a Jesús(I)

54 Prendieron entonces a Jesús y lo llevaron a la casa del sumo sacerdote. Pedro los seguía de lejos. 55 Pero luego, cuando encendieron una fogata en medio del patio y se sentaron alrededor, Pedro se les unió. 56 Una criada lo vio allí sentado a la lumbre, lo miró detenidamente y dijo:

―Este estaba con él.

57 Pero él lo negó.

―Muchacha, yo no lo conozco.

58 Poco después lo vio otro y afirmó:

―Tú también eres uno de ellos.

―¡No, hombre, no lo soy! —contestó Pedro.

59 Como una hora más tarde, otro lo acusó:

―Seguro que este estaba con él; pues también es galileo.

60 ―¡Hombre, no sé de qué estás hablando! —replicó Pedro.

En el mismo momento en que dijo eso, cantó el gallo. 61 El Señor se volvió y miró directamente a Pedro. Entonces Pedro se acordó de lo que el Señor le había dicho: «Hoy mismo, antes de que el gallo cante, me negarás tres veces». 62 Y saliendo de allí, lloró amargamente.

Los soldados se burlan de Jesús(J)

63 Los hombres que vigilaban a Jesús comenzaron a burlarse de él y a golpearlo. 64 Le vendaron los ojos, y le increpaban:

―¡Adivina quién te pegó!

65 Y le lanzaban muchos otros insultos.

Jesús ante Pilato y Herodes(K)(L)(M)

66 Al amanecer, se reunieron los ancianos del pueblo, tanto los jefes de los sacerdotes como los maestros de la ley, e hicieron comparecer a Jesús ante el Consejo.

67 ―Si eres el Cristo, dínoslo —le exigieron.

Jesús les contestó:

―Si os lo dijera, no me creeríais 68 y, si os hiciera preguntas, no me contestaríais. 69 Pero de ahora en adelante el Hijo del hombre estará sentado a la derecha del Dios Todopoderoso.

70 ―¿Eres tú, entonces, el Hijo de Dios? —le preguntaron a una voz.

―Vosotros mismos lo decís.

71 ―¿Para qué necesitamos más testimonios? —resolvieron—. Acabamos de oírlo de sus propios labios.

Footnotes

  1. 22:37 Is 53:12
  2. 22:37 En efecto … cumpliendo. Lit. Porque lo que es acerca de mí tiene fin.
  3. 22:41 a una buena distancia. Lit. como a un tiro de piedra.
  4. 22:42 no … amargo. Lit. quita de mí esta copa.
  5. 22:44 Var. no incluye vv. 43 y 44.
  6. 22:52 bandido. Alt. insurgente.

Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus(A)

22 Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching,(B) and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some way to get rid of Jesus,(C) for they were afraid of the people. Then Satan(D) entered Judas, called Iscariot,(E) one of the Twelve. And Judas went to the chief priests and the officers of the temple guard(F) and discussed with them how he might betray Jesus. They were delighted and agreed to give him money.(G) He consented, and watched for an opportunity to hand Jesus over to them when no crowd was present.

The Last Supper(H)(I)(J)(K)(L)

Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed.(M) Jesus sent Peter and John,(N) saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.”

“Where do you want us to prepare for it?” they asked.

10 He replied, “As you enter the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him to the house that he enters, 11 and say to the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’ 12 He will show you a large room upstairs, all furnished. Make preparations there.”

13 They left and found things just as Jesus had told them.(O) So they prepared the Passover.

14 When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles(P) reclined at the table.(Q) 15 And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.(R) 16 For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.”(S)

17 After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among you. 18 For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”

19 And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it,(T) and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”

20 In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant(U) in my blood, which is poured out for you.[a] 21 But the hand of him who is going to betray me is with mine on the table.(V) 22 The Son of Man(W) will go as it has been decreed.(X) But woe to that man who betrays him!” 23 They began to question among themselves which of them it might be who would do this.

24 A dispute also arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest.(Y) 25 Jesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. 26 But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest,(Z) and the one who rules like the one who serves.(AA) 27 For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who is at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.(AB) 28 You are those who have stood by me in my trials. 29 And I confer on you a kingdom,(AC) just as my Father conferred one on me, 30 so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom(AD) and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.(AE)

31 “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked(AF) to sift all of you as wheat.(AG) 32 But I have prayed for you,(AH) Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”(AI)

33 But he replied, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death.”(AJ)

34 Jesus answered, “I tell you, Peter, before the rooster crows today, you will deny three times that you know me.”

35 Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you without purse, bag or sandals,(AK) did you lack anything?”

“Nothing,” they answered.

36 He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one. 37 It is written: ‘And he was numbered with the transgressors’[b];(AL) and I tell you that this must be fulfilled in me. Yes, what is written about me is reaching its fulfillment.”

38 The disciples said, “See, Lord, here are two swords.”

“That’s enough!” he replied.

Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives(AM)

39 Jesus went out as usual(AN) to the Mount of Olives,(AO) and his disciples followed him. 40 On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.”(AP) 41 He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down(AQ) and prayed, 42 “Father, if you are willing, take this cup(AR) from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”(AS) 43 An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him.(AT) 44 And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.[c]

45 When he rose from prayer and went back to the disciples, he found them asleep, exhausted from sorrow. 46 “Why are you sleeping?” he asked them. “Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.”(AU)

Jesus Arrested(AV)

47 While he was still speaking a crowd came up, and the man who was called Judas, one of the Twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him, 48 but Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

49 When Jesus’ followers saw what was going to happen, they said, “Lord, should we strike with our swords?”(AW) 50 And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear.

51 But Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And he touched the man’s ear and healed him.

52 Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple guard,(AX) and the elders, who had come for him, “Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come with swords and clubs? 53 Every day I was with you in the temple courts,(AY) and you did not lay a hand on me. But this is your hour(AZ)—when darkness reigns.”(BA)

Peter Disowns Jesus(BB)

54 Then seizing him, they led him away and took him into the house of the high priest.(BC) Peter followed at a distance.(BD) 55 And when some there had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat down with them. 56 A servant girl saw him seated there in the firelight. She looked closely at him and said, “This man was with him.”

57 But he denied it. “Woman, I don’t know him,” he said.

58 A little later someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them.”

“Man, I am not!” Peter replied.

59 About an hour later another asserted, “Certainly this fellow was with him, for he is a Galilean.”(BE)

60 Peter replied, “Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Just as he was speaking, the rooster crowed. 61 The Lord(BF) turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.”(BG) 62 And he went outside and wept bitterly.

The Guards Mock Jesus(BH)

63 The men who were guarding Jesus began mocking and beating him. 64 They blindfolded him and demanded, “Prophesy! Who hit you?” 65 And they said many other insulting things to him.(BI)

Jesus Before Pilate and Herod(BJ)(BK)(BL)

66 At daybreak the council(BM) of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and the teachers of the law, met together,(BN) and Jesus was led before them. 67 “If you are the Messiah,” they said, “tell us.”

Jesus answered, “If I tell you, you will not believe me, 68 and if I asked you, you would not answer.(BO) 69 But from now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the mighty God.”(BP)

70 They all asked, “Are you then the Son of God?”(BQ)

He replied, “You say that I am.”(BR)

71 Then they said, “Why do we need any more testimony? We have heard it from his own lips.”

Footnotes

  1. Luke 22:20 Some manuscripts do not have given for you … poured out for you.
  2. Luke 22:37 Isaiah 53:12
  3. Luke 22:44 Many early manuscripts do not have verses 43 and 44.