The Plot Against Jesus(A)

26 When Jesus had finished saying all these things,(B) he said to his disciples, “As you know, the Passover(C) is two days away—and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.”

Then the chief priests and the elders of the people assembled(D) in the palace of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas,(E) and they schemed to arrest Jesus secretly and kill him.(F) “But not during the festival,” they said, “or there may be a riot(G) among the people.”

Jesus Anointed at Bethany(H)(I)

While Jesus was in Bethany(J) in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table.

When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked. “This perfume could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor.”

10 Aware of this, Jesus said to them, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful thing to me. 11 The poor you will always have with you,[a](K) but you will not always have me. 12 When she poured this perfume on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial.(L) 13 Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.”

Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus(M)

14 Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot(N)—went to the chief priests 15 and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver.(O) 16 From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over.

The Last Supper(P)(Q)(R)

17 On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread,(S) the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?”(T)

18 He replied, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The Teacher says: My appointed time(U) is near. I am going to celebrate the Passover with my disciples at your house.’” 19 So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.

20 When evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the Twelve. 21 And while they were eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.”(V)

22 They were very sad and began to say to him one after the other, “Surely you don’t mean me, Lord?”

23 Jesus replied, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me.(W) 24 The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him.(X) But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born.”

25 Then Judas, the one who would betray him,(Y) said, “Surely you don’t mean me, Rabbi?”(Z)

Jesus answered, “You have said so.”

26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it(AA) and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.”

27 Then he took a cup,(AB) and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the[b] covenant,(AC) which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.(AD) 29 I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you(AE) in my Father’s kingdom.”

30 When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.(AF)

Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial(AG)

31 Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me,(AH) for it is written:

“‘I will strike the shepherd,
    and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’[c](AI)

32 But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”(AJ)

33 Peter replied, “Even if all fall away on account of you, I never will.”

34 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times.”(AK)

35 But Peter declared, “Even if I have to die with you,(AL) I will never disown you.” And all the other disciples said the same.

Gethsemane(AM)

36 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” 37 He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee(AN) along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow(AO) to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.”(AP)

39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup(AQ) be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.”(AR)

40 Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Couldn’t you men keep watch with me(AS) for one hour?” he asked Peter. 41 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.(AT) The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

42 He went away a second time and prayed, “My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to be taken away unless I drink it, may your will be done.”(AU)

43 When he came back, he again found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy. 44 So he left them and went away once more and prayed the third time, saying the same thing.

45 Then he returned to the disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour(AV) has come, and the Son of Man is delivered into the hands of sinners. 46 Rise! Let us go! Here comes my betrayer!”

Jesus Arrested(AW)

47 While he was still speaking, Judas,(AX) one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him.” 49 Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Greetings, Rabbi!”(AY) and kissed him.

50 Jesus replied, “Do what you came for, friend.”[d](AZ)

Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus and arrested him. 51 With that, one of Jesus’ companions reached for his sword,(BA) drew it out and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.(BB)

52 “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.(BC) 53 Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels?(BD) 54 But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled(BE) that say it must happen in this way?”

55 In that hour Jesus said to the crowd, “Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me? Every day I sat in the temple courts teaching,(BF) and you did not arrest me. 56 But this has all taken place that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled.”(BG) Then all the disciples deserted him and fled.

Jesus Before the Sanhedrin(BH)

57 Those who had arrested Jesus took him to Caiaphas(BI) the high priest, where the teachers of the law and the elders had assembled. 58 But Peter followed him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest.(BJ) He entered and sat down with the guards(BK) to see the outcome.

59 The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin(BL) were looking for false evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to death. 60 But they did not find any, though many false witnesses(BM) came forward.

Finally two(BN) came forward 61 and declared, “This fellow said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’”(BO)

62 Then the high priest stood up and said to Jesus, “Are you not going to answer? What is this testimony that these men are bringing against you?” 63 But Jesus remained silent.(BP)

The high priest said to him, “I charge you under oath(BQ) by the living God:(BR) Tell us if you are the Messiah,(BS) the Son of God.”(BT)

64 “You have said so,”(BU) Jesus replied. “But I say to all of you: From now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One(BV) and coming on the clouds of heaven.”[e](BW)

65 Then the high priest tore his clothes(BX) and said, “He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy. 66 What do you think?”

“He is worthy of death,”(BY) they answered.

67 Then they spit in his face and struck him with their fists.(BZ) Others slapped him 68 and said, “Prophesy to us, Messiah. Who hit you?”(CA)

Peter Disowns Jesus(CB)

69 Now Peter was sitting out in the courtyard, and a servant girl came to him. “You also were with Jesus of Galilee,” she said.

70 But he denied it before them all. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he said.

71 Then he went out to the gateway, where another servant girl saw him and said to the people there, “This fellow was with Jesus of Nazareth.”

72 He denied it again, with an oath: “I don’t know the man!”

73 After a little while, those standing there went up to Peter and said, “Surely you are one of them; your accent gives you away.”

74 Then he began to call down curses, and he swore to them, “I don’t know the man!”

Immediately a rooster crowed. 75 Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken: “Before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times.”(CC) And he went outside and wept bitterly.

Judas Hangs Himself

27 Early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people made their plans how to have Jesus executed.(CD) So they bound him, led him away and handed him over(CE) to Pilate the governor.(CF)

When Judas, who had betrayed him,(CG) saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver(CH) to the chief priests and the elders. “I have sinned,” he said, “for I have betrayed innocent blood.”

“What is that to us?” they replied. “That’s your responsibility.”(CI)

So Judas threw the money into the temple(CJ) and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.(CK)

The chief priests picked up the coins and said, “It is against the law to put this into the treasury, since it is blood money.” So they decided to use the money to buy the potter’s field as a burial place for foreigners. That is why it has been called the Field of Blood(CL) to this day. Then what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled:(CM) “They took the thirty pieces of silver, the price set on him by the people of Israel, 10 and they used them to buy the potter’s field, as the Lord commanded me.”[f](CN)

Jesus Before Pilate(CO)

11 Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?”(CP)

“You have said so,” Jesus replied.

12 When he was accused by the chief priests and the elders, he gave no answer.(CQ) 13 Then Pilate asked him, “Don’t you hear the testimony they are bringing against you?”(CR) 14 But Jesus made no reply,(CS) not even to a single charge—to the great amazement of the governor.

15 Now it was the governor’s custom at the festival to release a prisoner(CT) chosen by the crowd. 16 At that time they had a well-known prisoner whose name was Jesus[g] Barabbas. 17 So when the crowd had gathered, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you: Jesus Barabbas, or Jesus who is called the Messiah?”(CU) 18 For he knew it was out of self-interest that they had handed Jesus over to him.

19 While Pilate was sitting on the judge’s seat,(CV) his wife sent him this message: “Don’t have anything to do with that innocent(CW) man, for I have suffered a great deal today in a dream(CX) because of him.”

20 But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus executed.(CY)

21 “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” asked the governor.

“Barabbas,” they answered.

22 “What shall I do, then, with Jesus who is called the Messiah?”(CZ) Pilate asked.

They all answered, “Crucify him!”

23 “Why? What crime has he committed?” asked Pilate.

But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify him!”

24 When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that instead an uproar(DA) was starting, he took water and washed his hands(DB) in front of the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,”(DC) he said. “It is your responsibility!”(DD)

25 All the people answered, “His blood is on us and on our children!”(DE)

26 Then he released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged,(DF) and handed him over to be crucified.

The Soldiers Mock Jesus(DG)

27 Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium(DH) and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him. 28 They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him,(DI) 29 and then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head. They put a staff in his right hand. Then they knelt in front of him and mocked him. “Hail, king of the Jews!” they said.(DJ) 30 They spit on him, and took the staff and struck him on the head again and again.(DK) 31 After they had mocked him, they took off the robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him away to crucify him.(DL)

The Crucifixion of Jesus(DM)

32 As they were going out,(DN) they met a man from Cyrene,(DO) named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross.(DP) 33 They came to a place called Golgotha (which means “the place of the skull”).(DQ) 34 There they offered Jesus wine to drink, mixed with gall;(DR) but after tasting it, he refused to drink it. 35 When they had crucified him, they divided up his clothes by casting lots.(DS) 36 And sitting down, they kept watch(DT) over him there. 37 Above his head they placed the written charge against him: this is jesus, the king of the jews.

38 Two rebels were crucified with him,(DU) one on his right and one on his left. 39 Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking their heads(DV) 40 and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days,(DW) save yourself!(DX) Come down from the cross, if you are the Son of God!”(DY) 41 In the same way the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders mocked him. 42 “He saved others,” they said, “but he can’t save himself! He’s the king of Israel!(DZ) Let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe(EA) in him. 43 He trusts in God. Let God rescue him(EB) now if he wants him, for he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’” 44 In the same way the rebels who were crucified with him also heaped insults on him.

The Death of Jesus(EC)

45 From noon until three in the afternoon darkness(ED) came over all the land. 46 About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli,[h] lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”).[i](EE)

47 When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He’s calling Elijah.”

48 Immediately one of them ran and got a sponge. He filled it with wine vinegar,(EF) put it on a staff, and offered it to Jesus to drink. 49 The rest said, “Now leave him alone. Let’s see if Elijah comes to save him.”

50 And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit.(EG)

51 At that moment the curtain of the temple(EH) was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split(EI) 52 and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. 53 They came out of the tombs after Jesus’ resurrection and[j] went into the holy city(EJ) and appeared to many people.

54 When the centurion and those with him who were guarding(EK) Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, “Surely he was the Son of God!”(EL)

55 Many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to care for his needs.(EM) 56 Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph,[k] and the mother of Zebedee’s sons.(EN)

The Burial of Jesus(EO)

57 As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. 58 Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. 59 Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, 60 and placed it in his own new tomb(EP) that he had cut out of the rock. He rolled a big stone in front of the entrance to the tomb and went away. 61 Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb.

The Guard at the Tomb

62 The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. 63 “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’(EQ) 64 So give the order for the tomb to be made secure until the third day. Otherwise, his disciples may come and steal the body(ER) and tell the people that he has been raised from the dead. This last deception will be worse than the first.”

65 “Take a guard,”(ES) Pilate answered. “Go, make the tomb as secure as you know how.” 66 So they went and made the tomb secure by putting a seal(ET) on the stone(EU) and posting the guard.(EV)

Jesus Has Risen(EW)

28 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene(EX) and the other Mary(EY) went to look at the tomb.

There was a violent earthquake,(EZ) for an angel(FA) of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone(FB) and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.(FC) The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.

The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid,(FD) for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.(FE) Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee.(FF) There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.”

So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them.(FG) “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers(FH) to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”

The Guards’ Report

11 While the women were on their way, some of the guards(FI) went into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened. 12 When the chief priests had met with the elders and devised a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money, 13 telling them, “You are to say, ‘His disciples came during the night and stole him away(FJ) while we were asleep.’ 14 If this report gets to the governor,(FK) we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” 15 So the soldiers took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has been widely circulated among the Jews to this very day.

The Great Commission

16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go.(FL) 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.(FM) 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,(FN) baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,(FO) 20 and teaching(FP) them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you(FQ) always, to the very end of the age.”(FR)

Footnotes

  1. Matthew 26:11 See Deut. 15:11.
  2. Matthew 26:28 Some manuscripts the new
  3. Matthew 26:31 Zech. 13:7
  4. Matthew 26:50 Or “Why have you come, friend?”
  5. Matthew 26:64 See Psalm 110:1; Daniel 7:13.
  6. Matthew 27:10 See Zech. 11:12,13; Jer. 19:1-13; 32:6-9.
  7. Matthew 27:16 Many manuscripts do not have Jesus; also in verse 17.
  8. Matthew 27:46 Some manuscripts Eloi, Eloi
  9. Matthew 27:46 Psalm 22:1
  10. Matthew 27:53 Or tombs, and after Jesus’ resurrection they
  11. Matthew 27:56 Greek Joses, a variant of Joseph

26 And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples,

Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.

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

And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.

But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.

Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,

There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.

But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?

For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

10 When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

11 For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.

12 For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.

13 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.

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

15 And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.

16 And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.

17 Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?

18 And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.

19 And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.

20 Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.

21 And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

22 And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?

23 And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.

24 The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.

25 Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.

26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.

27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;

28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

29 But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.

30 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.

32 But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.

33 Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.

34 Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

35 Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.

36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.

38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.

39 And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

42 He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.

43 And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.

44 And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.

45 Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto 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 Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.

47 And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

48 Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

49 And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus and took him.

51 And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear.

52 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

54 But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?

55 In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.

56 But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.

57 And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

58 But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.

59 Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

60 But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,

61 And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.

62 And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?

63 But Jesus held his peace, And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.

64 Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

65 Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.

66 What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.

67 Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,

68 Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?

69 Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.

70 But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

71 And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.

72 And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.

73 And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.

74 Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.

75 And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.

27 When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:

And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.

Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.

And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.

And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.

And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in.

Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day.

Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value;

10 And gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me.

11 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.

12 And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.

13 Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?

14 And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.

15 Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.

16 And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

17 Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?

18 For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.

19 When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.

20 But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

21 The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.

22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.

23 And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.

24 When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.

25 Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.

26 Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.

27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers.

28 And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.

29 And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

30 And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.

31 And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.

32 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.

33 And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull,

34 They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.

35 And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.

36 And sitting down they watched him there;

37 And set up over his head his accusation written, This Is Jesus The King Of The Jews.

38 Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.

39 And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,

40 And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.

41 Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,

42 He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.

43 He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.

44 The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.

45 Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour.

46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

47 Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias.

48 And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink.

49 The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to save him.

50 Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.

51 And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;

52 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,

53 And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.

54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.

55 And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:

56 Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedees children.

57 When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple:

58 He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered.

59 And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,

60 And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed.

61 And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.

62 Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,

63 Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.

64 Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first.

65 Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can.

66 So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.

28 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.

And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.

He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.

And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.

10 Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

11 Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.

12 And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,

13 Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.

14 And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.

15 So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.

16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.

18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

商议怎样杀害耶稣(A)

26 耶稣说完了这一切话,就对门徒说: “你们知道两天之后就是逾越节,人子将要被交给人,钉在十字架上。” 那时,祭司长和民间的长老聚集在大祭司该亚法的官邸, 商议怎样用诡计逮捕耶稣,把他杀害。 不过他们说:“不可在节期下手,免得引起民众暴动。”

有女人用香膏膏主(B)

耶稣在伯大尼,在患痲风的西门家里的时候, 有一个女人拿着一瓶珍贵的香膏前来,当耶稣坐席的时候,把它浇在耶稣的头上。 门徒看见了,就很生气,说:“为甚么这样浪费呢? 这香膏可以卖很多钱,赒济穷人。” 10 耶稣知道了,就说:“为甚么难为这个女人呢?她为我作了一件美事。 11 你们常常有穷人跟你们在一起,然而却不常有我。 12 她把这香膏浇在我身上,是为了安葬我而作的。 13 我实在告诉你们,这福音无论传到世界上甚么地方,这女人所作的都要传讲,来记念她。”

犹大出卖耶稣(C)

14 那时,十二门徒中的一个,就是加略人犹大,去见祭司长,说: 15 “如果我把他交给你们,你们愿意给我甚么呢?”他们就给了他三十块银子。 16 从那时起,他就找机会把耶稣交给他们。

最后的晚餐(D)

17 除酵节的第一天,门徒前来问耶稣:“你要我们在哪里为你预备逾越节的晚餐呢?” 18 他说:“你们到城里去见某人,对他说,老师说:‘我的时候快到了;我要到你那里和我的门徒守逾越节。’” 19 门徒照耶稣的指示去作,预备好了逾越节的晚餐。 20 到了晚上,耶稣和十二门徒一同吃晚餐。 21 他们吃的时候,耶稣说:“我实在告诉你们,你们中间有一个人要出卖我。” 22 他们就很忧愁,一个一个地问他:“主啊,是我吗?” 23 他回答:“那和我一同把手蘸在盘子里的人,他要出卖我。 24 正如经上指着人子所说的,他固然要离世,但出卖人子的那人有祸了!他没有生下来倒好。” 25 那出卖耶稣的犹大说:“拉比,是我吗?”他说:“这是你说的。”

26 他们吃的时候,耶稣拿起饼来,祝谢了就擘开,递给门徒,说:“你们拿去吃吧,这是我的身体。” 27 耶稣又拿起杯来,祝谢了就递给他们,说:“你们都喝吧, 28 这是我的血,是为立约的,为许多人流出来,使罪得赦。 29 我告诉你们,从今以后我必不再喝这葡萄酒,直到我和你们在我父的国里喝新酒的那一天。” 30 他们唱完了诗,就出来往橄榄山去。

预言彼得不认主(E)

31 那时,耶稣对他们说:“今天晚上,你们因我的缘故都要后退,因为经上记着:

‘我要击打牧人,

羊群就分散了。’

32 我复活以后,要比你们先到加利利去。” 33 彼得对他说:“就算所有的人都因你的缘故后退,我却永不后退。” 34 耶稣对他说:“我实在告诉你,今天晚上鸡叫以前,你会三次不认我。” 35 彼得对他说:“就算必须与你一同死,我也决不会不认你。”门徒也都这样说。

在客西马尼祷告(F)

36 耶稣和门徒来到一个地方,名叫客西马尼,就对门徒说:“你们坐在这里,我要到那边去祷告。” 37 他带了彼得和西庇太的两个儿子一起去,心里忧愁难过, 38 对他们说:“我的心灵痛苦得快要死了;你们留在这里,与我一同警醒吧。” 39 他稍往前走,把脸俯伏在地上,祷告说:“我的父啊!可能的话,求你使这杯离开我;但不要照我的意思,只要照你的旨意。” 40 耶稣回到门徒那里,看见他们都睡着了,就对彼得说:“你们连一个小时也不能同我警醒吗? 41 应当警醒、祷告,免得陷入试探;你们心灵虽然愿意,肉体却是软弱的。” 42 他又再次走开,祷告说:“我的父啊!如果这杯不能离开我,一定要我喝,就愿你的旨意成全。” 43 他再回来的时候,看见门徒睡着了,因为他们十分疲倦。 44 他又离开他们,第三次去祷告,说的也是同样的话。 45 然后,他回到门徒那里,对他们说:“你们还在睡觉休息吗?看哪,时候到了,人子要被交在罪人的手里了。 46 起来,我们走吧!出卖我的人来了。”

耶稣被捕(G)

47 耶稣还在说话的时候,十二门徒中的犹大,带着一大群拿着刀棒的人来到,他们是祭司长和民间的长老派来的。 48 出卖耶稣的人给他们一个暗号,说:“我跟谁亲吻,谁就是他;你们可以抓住他。” 49 他立刻前来对耶稣说:“拉比,你好。”跟着就与他亲吻。 50 耶稣对他说:“朋友,你来要作的事,快作吧!”于是那些人上前来,动手拿住耶稣,逮捕了他。 51 有一个与耶稣在一起的人,伸手拔出刀来,砍了大祭司的仆人一刀,削掉他的一只耳朵。 52 耶稣对他说:“把你的刀收回原处!凡动刀的必死在刀下。 53 你以为我不能求我的父,他就马上给我派十二营以上的天使下来吗? 54 如果这样,经上预言这事必须发生,怎能应验呢?” 55 那时,耶稣对众人说:“你们带着刀棒出来,把我当作强盗捉拿吗?我天天坐在殿里教导人,你们却没有逮捕我。 56 但这整件事的发生,是要应验先知书上的话。”那时,门徒都离开他逃跑了。

大祭司审问耶稣(H)

57 那些逮捕了耶稣的人,把他押去见大祭司该亚法。那时经学家和长老已经聚集在那里了。 58 彼得远远地跟着耶稣,直到大祭司的官邸。他进到里面,和差役坐在一起,要看事情怎样了结。 59 祭司长和公议会全体都想找假证供来控告耶稣,好把他处死; 60 虽然有许多人前来作假证供,却找不着证据。最后有两个人前来说: 61 “这人说过:‘我可以拆毁 神的圣所,三日之内又把它建造起来。’” 62 大祭司就站起来,对耶稣说:“你为甚么不回答?这些人作证,控告你的是甚么呢?” 63 耶稣却不作声。大祭司又对他说:“我指着永生的 神要你起誓,告诉我们你是不是基督、 神的儿子。” 64 耶稣回答:“你已经说了(“你已经说了”或译:“这是你说的”);但我告诉你们:

从今以后,你们要看见人子,

坐在权能者的右边,

驾着天上的云降临。”

65 大祭司就撕开衣服,说:“他说了亵渎的话,我们还要甚么证人呢?你们现在听见了这亵渎的话, 66 认为怎样呢?”他们回答:“他是该死的。” 67 于是他们吐唾沫在他的脸上,用拳头打他,也有人用掌掴他,说: 68 “基督啊,向我们说预言吧!是谁打你呢?”

彼得三次不认主(I)

69 彼得坐在外面的院子里,有一个婢女走过来对他说:“你也是和加利利人耶稣一伙的。” 70 彼得却当众否认,说:“我不知道你说甚么。” 71 他出到门口,又有一个婢女看见他,就对那里的人说:“这人是和拿撒勒人耶稣一伙的。” 72 彼得再次否认,并且发誓说:“我不认识那个人。” 73 过了一会,站在那里的人前来对他说:“你的确是他们中间的一个,因为一听你的口音就认出来了。” 74 彼得就发咒起誓说:“我不认识那一个人。”立刻鸡就叫了。 75 彼得想起耶稣所说的话:“鸡叫以前,你会三次不认我”,他就出去痛哭。

耶稣被押交彼拉多(J)

27 到了早上,所有的祭司长和民间的长老商议怎样对付耶稣,好杀掉他。 他们把他绑起来,押去交给总督彼拉多。

犹大的结局(参(K)

那时,出卖耶稣的犹大见耶稣定了罪,就后悔了。他把那三十块银子还给祭司长和长老,说: “我有罪了!我出卖了无辜的人(“人”原文作“血”)!”他们说:“这是你的事,跟我们有甚么关系?” 犹大把银子丢进圣所,然后离开,出去吊死了。 祭司长把银子拾起来,说:“这是血钱,不可放在殿库里。” 他们商议之后,就用那些钱买了“陶匠的田”,用来作外国人的坟地。 所以那田称为“血田”,直到今日。 这应验了耶利米先知所说的:“他们拿了三十块银子,就是以色列人给他估定的价钱, 10 用它买了‘陶匠的田’,正如主所指示我的。”

彼拉多判耶稣钉十字架(L)

11 耶稣站在总督面前,总督问他:“你是犹太人的王吗?”耶稣回答:“这是你说的。” 12 祭司长和长老控告他的时候,他却不回答。 13 彼拉多又问他:“他们作证指控你这么多的事,你没有听见吗?” 14 耶稣一句话也不回答他,令总督非常惊奇。

15 每逢这节期,总督有一个惯例,就是给群众释放一个他们要求释放的囚犯。 16 那时,有个声名狼藉的囚犯,名叫耶数.巴拉巴。 17 群众聚集的时候,彼拉多问他们:“你们要我给你们释放谁?耶数.巴拉巴或是称为基督的耶稣呢?” 18 他知道他们是因为嫉妒才把耶稣交了来。 19 彼拉多坐在审判台上的时候,他的夫人派人来说:“你不要干涉这个义人的事,因为昨夜我在梦中因他受了很多的苦。” 20 祭司长和长老怂恿群众,叫他们去要求释放巴拉巴,除掉耶稣。 21 总督问他们:“这两个人,你们要我给你们释放哪一个?”他们说:“巴拉巴!” 22 彼拉多对他们说:“那么,我怎样处置那称为基督的耶稣呢?”他们齐声说:“把他钉十字架!” 23 彼拉多说:“为甚么呢?他作了甚么恶事呢?”众人更加大声喊叫:“把他钉十字架!” 24 彼拉多见无济于事,反会引起骚动,就拿水在群众面前洗手,说:“流这人的血,与我无关,你们自己负责吧。” 25 群众回答:“流他的血的责任,归在我们和我们子孙的身上吧。” 26 于是彼拉多给他们释放了巴拉巴;他把耶稣鞭打了,就交给他们钉十字架。

士兵戏弄耶稣(M)

27 总督的士兵把耶稣带到总督府,召集全队士兵到他面前。 28 他们脱去他的衣服,给他披上朱红色的外袍, 29 又用荆棘编成冠冕,戴在他的头上,把一根芦苇放在他的右手,跪在他面前讥笑他说:“犹太人的王万岁!” 30 然后向他吐唾沫,又拿起芦苇打他的头。 31 戏弄完了,就脱下他的外袍,给他穿回自己的衣服,带去钉十字架。

耶稣被钉十字架(N)

32 他们出来的时候,遇见一个古利奈人,名叫西门,就强迫他背耶稣的十字架。 33 到了一个地方,名叫各各他,就是“髑髅地”的意思, 34 他们把苦胆调和的酒给他喝,他尝了却不肯喝。 35 士兵把他钉了十字架,就抽签分他的衣服, 36 然后坐在那里看守他。 37 他们在耶稣的头以上,钉了一块牌子,写着他的罪状:“这是犹太人的王耶稣”。 38 当时,有两个强盗和他一同钉十字架,一个在右,一个在左。 39 过路的人嘲笑他,摇着头说: 40 “你这个想拆毁圣所,三日之内又把它建造起来的,救救自己吧!如果你是 神的儿子,从十字架上下来吧!” 41 祭司长、经学家和长老也同样讥笑他,说: 42 “他救了别人,却不能救自己。如果他是以色列的王,现在可以从十字架上下来,我们就信他。 43 他信靠 神;如果 神喜悦他,就让 神现在救他吧,因为他说自己是 神的儿子。” 44 和他一同钉十字架的强盗也都这样侮辱他。

耶稣死时的情形(O)

45 从正午到下午三点钟,遍地都黑暗了。 46 大约三点钟,耶稣大声呼叫:“以利,以利,拉马撒巴各大尼?”意思是“我的 神,我的 神,你为甚么离弃我?” 47 有几个站在那里的人,听见了就说:“这个人在呼叫以利亚呢。” 48 有一个人马上跑去拿海绵蘸满了酸酒,用芦苇递给他喝。 49 但其他的人说:“等一等,我们看看以利亚来不来救他。” 50 耶稣再大声呼叫,气就断了。 51 忽然,圣所里的幔子从上到下裂成两半;地面震动,石头崩裂; 52 而且坟墓开了,许多睡了的圣徒的身体也复活了, 53 从坟墓里出来;到了耶稣复活之后,他们进到圣城向许多人显现。 54 百夫长和跟他一起看守耶稣的士兵,看见了地震和所发生的事情,就十分惧怕,说:“这个人真是 神的儿子。” 55 有许多妇女在那里远远地观看;她们是从加利利开始跟随耶稣服事他的。 56 她们中间有抹大拉的马利亚、雅各和约西的母亲马利亚,以及西庇太的儿子的母亲。

耶稣葬在新坟墓里(P)

57 到了晚上,有一个亚利马太的富翁来到,他名叫约瑟,是耶稣的门徒。 58 这个人去见彼拉多,请求领取耶稣的身体,彼拉多就吩咐给他。 59 约瑟领了耶稣的身体,用干净的细麻布裹好, 60 放在自己的新坟墓里,就是在盘石里凿出来的。他辊了一块大石头来挡住墓门,然后才离开。 61 抹大拉的马利亚和另一个马利亚都在那里,对着坟墓坐着。

卫兵严密看守坟墓

62 第二天,就是过了“预备日”的那一天,祭司长和法利赛人去见彼拉多,说: 63 “大人,我们想起那个骗子,生前说过:‘三天之后,我要复活。’ 64 所以请你下令把坟墓严密看守,直到第三天,免得他的门徒来把他偷去,然后对民众说:‘他从死人中复活了。’这样,日后的骗局比起初的就更大了。” 65 彼拉多对他们说:“你们带着卫兵,尽你们所能的去严密看守吧。” 66 他们就去把墓前的石封好,又派卫兵把守,严密地守住坟墓。

耶稣复活(Q)

28 过了安息日,在礼拜日天亮的时候,抹大拉的马利亚和另一个马利亚来看坟墓。 忽然,地震得很厉害;主的使者从天上下来,把石头辊开,坐在上面。 他的样子好象闪电,衣服洁白如雪。 看守的人因为害怕他,就浑身战抖,好象死了一样。 那使者对妇女们说:“你们不要怕,我知道你们在找被钉十字架的耶稣。 他不在这里,已经照他所说的复活了。你们来看安放他的地方吧。 快去告诉他的门徒:‘他已经从死人中复活了。他会比你们先到加利利去,你们在那里必看见他。’现在我已经告诉你们了。” 她们立刻离开坟墓,又害怕,又十分欢喜,跑去告诉耶稣的门徒。 忽然,耶稣向她们迎面而来,说:“你们好。”她们就上前,抱住他的脚拜他。 10 耶稣对她们说:“不要怕,去告诉我的弟兄,叫他们到加利利去,他们在那里必看见我。”

卫兵受贿造谣

11 她们去的时候,有些卫兵进了城,把一切所发生的事向祭司长报告。 12 祭司长就和长老聚集在一起商量,然后拿许多钱给士兵, 13 说:“你们要这样说:‘他的门徒晚上来了,趁我们睡着的时候,把他偷走了。’ 14 如果总督知道了这件事,我们会说服他,不会牵连你们。” 15 士兵收了钱,就照着祭司长和长老的指使去作。这种说法直到今日还流传在犹太人当中。

主交给门徒的使命(R)

16 十一个门徒往加利利去,到了耶稣指定的山上。 17 他们看见耶稣就拜他,但仍然有些人怀疑。 18 耶稣上前来,对他们说:“天上地上一切权柄都赐给我了。 19 所以,你们要去使万民作我的门徒,奉父子圣灵的名,给他们施洗(“奉父子圣灵的名,给他们施洗”或译:“给他们施洗,归入父子圣灵的名”), 20 我吩咐你们的一切,都要教导他们遵守。这样,我就常常与你们同在,直到这世代的终结。”

The Plot Against Jesus(A)

26 When Jesus had finished saying all these things,(B) he said to his disciples, “As you know, the Passover(C) is two days away—and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.”

Then the chief priests and the elders of the people assembled(D) in the palace of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas,(E) and they schemed to arrest Jesus secretly and kill him.(F) “But not during the festival,” they said, “or there may be a riot(G) among the people.”

Jesus Anointed at Bethany(H)(I)

While Jesus was in Bethany(J) in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table.

When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked. “This perfume could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor.”

10 Aware of this, Jesus said to them, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful thing to me. 11 The poor you will always have with you,[a](K) but you will not always have me. 12 When she poured this perfume on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial.(L) 13 Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.”

Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus(M)

14 Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot(N)—went to the chief priests 15 and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver.(O) 16 From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over.

The Last Supper(P)(Q)(R)

17 On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread,(S) the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?”(T)

18 He replied, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The Teacher says: My appointed time(U) is near. I am going to celebrate the Passover with my disciples at your house.’” 19 So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.

20 When evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the Twelve. 21 And while they were eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.”(V)

22 They were very sad and began to say to him one after the other, “Surely you don’t mean me, Lord?”

23 Jesus replied, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me.(W) 24 The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him.(X) But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born.”

25 Then Judas, the one who would betray him,(Y) said, “Surely you don’t mean me, Rabbi?”(Z)

Jesus answered, “You have said so.”

26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it(AA) and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.”

27 Then he took a cup,(AB) and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the[b] covenant,(AC) which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.(AD) 29 I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you(AE) in my Father’s kingdom.”

30 When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.(AF)

Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial(AG)

31 Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me,(AH) for it is written:

“‘I will strike the shepherd,
    and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’[c](AI)

32 But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”(AJ)

33 Peter replied, “Even if all fall away on account of you, I never will.”

34 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times.”(AK)

35 But Peter declared, “Even if I have to die with you,(AL) I will never disown you.” And all the other disciples said the same.

Gethsemane(AM)

36 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” 37 He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee(AN) along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow(AO) to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.”(AP)

39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup(AQ) be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.”(AR)

40 Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Couldn’t you men keep watch with me(AS) for one hour?” he asked Peter. 41 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.(AT) The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

42 He went away a second time and prayed, “My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to be taken away unless I drink it, may your will be done.”(AU)

43 When he came back, he again found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy. 44 So he left them and went away once more and prayed the third time, saying the same thing.

45 Then he returned to the disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour(AV) has come, and the Son of Man is delivered into the hands of sinners. 46 Rise! Let us go! Here comes my betrayer!”

Jesus Arrested(AW)

47 While he was still speaking, Judas,(AX) one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him.” 49 Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Greetings, Rabbi!”(AY) and kissed him.

50 Jesus replied, “Do what you came for, friend.”[d](AZ)

Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus and arrested him. 51 With that, one of Jesus’ companions reached for his sword,(BA) drew it out and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.(BB)

52 “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.(BC) 53 Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels?(BD) 54 But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled(BE) that say it must happen in this way?”

55 In that hour Jesus said to the crowd, “Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me? Every day I sat in the temple courts teaching,(BF) and you did not arrest me. 56 But this has all taken place that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled.”(BG) Then all the disciples deserted him and fled.

Jesus Before the Sanhedrin(BH)

57 Those who had arrested Jesus took him to Caiaphas(BI) the high priest, where the teachers of the law and the elders had assembled. 58 But Peter followed him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest.(BJ) He entered and sat down with the guards(BK) to see the outcome.

59 The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin(BL) were looking for false evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to death. 60 But they did not find any, though many false witnesses(BM) came forward.

Finally two(BN) came forward 61 and declared, “This fellow said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’”(BO)

62 Then the high priest stood up and said to Jesus, “Are you not going to answer? What is this testimony that these men are bringing against you?” 63 But Jesus remained silent.(BP)

The high priest said to him, “I charge you under oath(BQ) by the living God:(BR) Tell us if you are the Messiah,(BS) the Son of God.”(BT)

64 “You have said so,”(BU) Jesus replied. “But I say to all of you: From now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One(BV) and coming on the clouds of heaven.”[e](BW)

65 Then the high priest tore his clothes(BX) and said, “He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy. 66 What do you think?”

“He is worthy of death,”(BY) they answered.

67 Then they spit in his face and struck him with their fists.(BZ) Others slapped him 68 and said, “Prophesy to us, Messiah. Who hit you?”(CA)

Peter Disowns Jesus(CB)

69 Now Peter was sitting out in the courtyard, and a servant girl came to him. “You also were with Jesus of Galilee,” she said.

70 But he denied it before them all. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he said.

71 Then he went out to the gateway, where another servant girl saw him and said to the people there, “This fellow was with Jesus of Nazareth.”

72 He denied it again, with an oath: “I don’t know the man!”

73 After a little while, those standing there went up to Peter and said, “Surely you are one of them; your accent gives you away.”

74 Then he began to call down curses, and he swore to them, “I don’t know the man!”

Immediately a rooster crowed. 75 Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken: “Before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times.”(CC) And he went outside and wept bitterly.

Judas Hangs Himself

27 Early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people made their plans how to have Jesus executed.(CD) So they bound him, led him away and handed him over(CE) to Pilate the governor.(CF)

When Judas, who had betrayed him,(CG) saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver(CH) to the chief priests and the elders. “I have sinned,” he said, “for I have betrayed innocent blood.”

“What is that to us?” they replied. “That’s your responsibility.”(CI)

So Judas threw the money into the temple(CJ) and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.(CK)

The chief priests picked up the coins and said, “It is against the law to put this into the treasury, since it is blood money.” So they decided to use the money to buy the potter’s field as a burial place for foreigners. That is why it has been called the Field of Blood(CL) to this day. Then what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled:(CM) “They took the thirty pieces of silver, the price set on him by the people of Israel, 10 and they used them to buy the potter’s field, as the Lord commanded me.”[f](CN)

Jesus Before Pilate(CO)

11 Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?”(CP)

“You have said so,” Jesus replied.

12 When he was accused by the chief priests and the elders, he gave no answer.(CQ) 13 Then Pilate asked him, “Don’t you hear the testimony they are bringing against you?”(CR) 14 But Jesus made no reply,(CS) not even to a single charge—to the great amazement of the governor.

Footnotes

  1. Matthew 26:11 See Deut. 15:11.
  2. Matthew 26:28 Some manuscripts the new
  3. Matthew 26:31 Zech. 13:7
  4. Matthew 26:50 Or “Why have you come, friend?”
  5. Matthew 26:64 See Psalm 110:1; Daniel 7:13.
  6. Matthew 27:10 See Zech. 11:12,13; Jer. 19:1-13; 32:6-9.

26 And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples,

Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.

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

And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.

But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.

Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,

There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.

But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?

For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

10 When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

11 For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.

12 For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.

13 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.

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

15 And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.

16 And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.

17 Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?

18 And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.

19 And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.

20 Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.

21 And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

22 And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?

23 And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.

24 The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.

25 Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.

26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.

27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;

28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

29 But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.

30 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.

32 But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.

33 Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.

34 Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

35 Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.

36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.

38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.

39 And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

42 He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.

43 And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.

44 And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.

45 Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto 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 Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.

47 And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

48 Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

49 And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus and took him.

51 And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear.

52 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

54 But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?

55 In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.

56 But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.

57 And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

58 But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.

59 Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

60 But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,

61 And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.

62 And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?

63 But Jesus held his peace, And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.

64 Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

65 Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.

66 What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.

67 Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,

68 Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?

69 Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.

70 But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

71 And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.

72 And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.

73 And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.

74 Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.

75 And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.

27 When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:

And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.

Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.

And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.

And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.

And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in.

Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day.

Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value;

10 And gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me.

11 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.

12 And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.

13 Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?

14 And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.

15 Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.

16 And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

17 Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?

18 For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.

19 When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.

20 But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

21 The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.

22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.

23 And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.

24 When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.

25 Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.

26 Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.

27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers.

28 And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.

29 And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

30 And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.

31 And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.

32 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.

33 And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull,

34 They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.

35 And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.

36 And sitting down they watched him there;

37 And set up over his head his accusation written, This Is Jesus The King Of The Jews.

38 Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.

39 And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,

40 And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.

41 Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,

42 He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.

43 He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.

44 The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.

45 Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour.

46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

47 Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias.

48 And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink.

49 The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to save him.

50 Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.

51 And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;

52 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,

53 And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.

54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.

55 And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:

56 Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedees children.

57 When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple:

58 He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered.

59 And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,

60 And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed.

61 And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.

62 Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,

63 Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.

64 Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first.

65 Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can.

66 So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.

28 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.

And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.

He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.

And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.

10 Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

11 Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.

12 And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,

13 Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.

14 And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.

15 So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.

16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.

18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

商议怎样杀害耶稣(A)

26 耶稣说完了这一切话,就对门徒说: “你们知道两天之后就是逾越节,人子将要被交给人,钉在十字架上。” 那时,祭司长和民间的长老聚集在大祭司该亚法的官邸, 商议怎样用诡计逮捕耶稣,把他杀害。 不过他们说:“不可在节期下手,免得引起民众暴动。”

有女人用香膏膏主(B)

耶稣在伯大尼,在患痲风的西门家里的时候, 有一个女人拿着一瓶珍贵的香膏前来,当耶稣坐席的时候,把它浇在耶稣的头上。 门徒看见了,就很生气,说:“为甚么这样浪费呢? 这香膏可以卖很多钱,赒济穷人。” 10 耶稣知道了,就说:“为甚么难为这个女人呢?她为我作了一件美事。 11 你们常常有穷人跟你们在一起,然而却不常有我。 12 她把这香膏浇在我身上,是为了安葬我而作的。 13 我实在告诉你们,这福音无论传到世界上甚么地方,这女人所作的都要传讲,来记念她。”

犹大出卖耶稣(C)

14 那时,十二门徒中的一个,就是加略人犹大,去见祭司长,说: 15 “如果我把他交给你们,你们愿意给我甚么呢?”他们就给了他三十块银子。 16 从那时起,他就找机会把耶稣交给他们。

最后的晚餐(D)

17 除酵节的第一天,门徒前来问耶稣:“你要我们在哪里为你预备逾越节的晚餐呢?” 18 他说:“你们到城里去见某人,对他说,老师说:‘我的时候快到了;我要到你那里和我的门徒守逾越节。’” 19 门徒照耶稣的指示去作,预备好了逾越节的晚餐。 20 到了晚上,耶稣和十二门徒一同吃晚餐。 21 他们吃的时候,耶稣说:“我实在告诉你们,你们中间有一个人要出卖我。” 22 他们就很忧愁,一个一个地问他:“主啊,是我吗?” 23 他回答:“那和我一同把手蘸在盘子里的人,他要出卖我。 24 正如经上指着人子所说的,他固然要离世,但出卖人子的那人有祸了!他没有生下来倒好。” 25 那出卖耶稣的犹大说:“拉比,是我吗?”他说:“这是你说的。”

26 他们吃的时候,耶稣拿起饼来,祝谢了就擘开,递给门徒,说:“你们拿去吃吧,这是我的身体。” 27 耶稣又拿起杯来,祝谢了就递给他们,说:“你们都喝吧, 28 这是我的血,是为立约的,为许多人流出来,使罪得赦。 29 我告诉你们,从今以后我必不再喝这葡萄酒,直到我和你们在我父的国里喝新酒的那一天。” 30 他们唱完了诗,就出来往橄榄山去。

预言彼得不认主(E)

31 那时,耶稣对他们说:“今天晚上,你们因我的缘故都要后退,因为经上记着:

‘我要击打牧人,

羊群就分散了。’

32 我复活以后,要比你们先到加利利去。” 33 彼得对他说:“就算所有的人都因你的缘故后退,我却永不后退。” 34 耶稣对他说:“我实在告诉你,今天晚上鸡叫以前,你会三次不认我。” 35 彼得对他说:“就算必须与你一同死,我也决不会不认你。”门徒也都这样说。

在客西马尼祷告(F)

36 耶稣和门徒来到一个地方,名叫客西马尼,就对门徒说:“你们坐在这里,我要到那边去祷告。” 37 他带了彼得和西庇太的两个儿子一起去,心里忧愁难过, 38 对他们说:“我的心灵痛苦得快要死了;你们留在这里,与我一同警醒吧。” 39 他稍往前走,把脸俯伏在地上,祷告说:“我的父啊!可能的话,求你使这杯离开我;但不要照我的意思,只要照你的旨意。” 40 耶稣回到门徒那里,看见他们都睡着了,就对彼得说:“你们连一个小时也不能同我警醒吗? 41 应当警醒、祷告,免得陷入试探;你们心灵虽然愿意,肉体却是软弱的。” 42 他又再次走开,祷告说:“我的父啊!如果这杯不能离开我,一定要我喝,就愿你的旨意成全。” 43 他再回来的时候,看见门徒睡着了,因为他们十分疲倦。 44 他又离开他们,第三次去祷告,说的也是同样的话。 45 然后,他回到门徒那里,对他们说:“你们还在睡觉休息吗?看哪,时候到了,人子要被交在罪人的手里了。 46 起来,我们走吧!出卖我的人来了。”

耶稣被捕(G)

47 耶稣还在说话的时候,十二门徒中的犹大,带着一大群拿着刀棒的人来到,他们是祭司长和民间的长老派来的。 48 出卖耶稣的人给他们一个暗号,说:“我跟谁亲吻,谁就是他;你们可以抓住他。” 49 他立刻前来对耶稣说:“拉比,你好。”跟着就与他亲吻。 50 耶稣对他说:“朋友,你来要作的事,快作吧!”于是那些人上前来,动手拿住耶稣,逮捕了他。 51 有一个与耶稣在一起的人,伸手拔出刀来,砍了大祭司的仆人一刀,削掉他的一只耳朵。 52 耶稣对他说:“把你的刀收回原处!凡动刀的必死在刀下。 53 你以为我不能求我的父,他就马上给我派十二营以上的天使下来吗? 54 如果这样,经上预言这事必须发生,怎能应验呢?” 55 那时,耶稣对众人说:“你们带着刀棒出来,把我当作强盗捉拿吗?我天天坐在殿里教导人,你们却没有逮捕我。 56 但这整件事的发生,是要应验先知书上的话。”那时,门徒都离开他逃跑了。

大祭司审问耶稣(H)

57 那些逮捕了耶稣的人,把他押去见大祭司该亚法。那时经学家和长老已经聚集在那里了。 58 彼得远远地跟着耶稣,直到大祭司的官邸。他进到里面,和差役坐在一起,要看事情怎样了结。 59 祭司长和公议会全体都想找假证供来控告耶稣,好把他处死; 60 虽然有许多人前来作假证供,却找不着证据。最后有两个人前来说: 61 “这人说过:‘我可以拆毁 神的圣所,三日之内又把它建造起来。’” 62 大祭司就站起来,对耶稣说:“你为甚么不回答?这些人作证,控告你的是甚么呢?” 63 耶稣却不作声。大祭司又对他说:“我指着永生的 神要你起誓,告诉我们你是不是基督、 神的儿子。” 64 耶稣回答:“你已经说了(“你已经说了”或译:“这是你说的”);但我告诉你们:

从今以后,你们要看见人子,

坐在权能者的右边,

驾着天上的云降临。”

65 大祭司就撕开衣服,说:“他说了亵渎的话,我们还要甚么证人呢?你们现在听见了这亵渎的话, 66 认为怎样呢?”他们回答:“他是该死的。” 67 于是他们吐唾沫在他的脸上,用拳头打他,也有人用掌掴他,说: 68 “基督啊,向我们说预言吧!是谁打你呢?”

彼得三次不认主(I)

69 彼得坐在外面的院子里,有一个婢女走过来对他说:“你也是和加利利人耶稣一伙的。” 70 彼得却当众否认,说:“我不知道你说甚么。” 71 他出到门口,又有一个婢女看见他,就对那里的人说:“这人是和拿撒勒人耶稣一伙的。” 72 彼得再次否认,并且发誓说:“我不认识那个人。” 73 过了一会,站在那里的人前来对他说:“你的确是他们中间的一个,因为一听你的口音就认出来了。” 74 彼得就发咒起誓说:“我不认识那一个人。”立刻鸡就叫了。 75 彼得想起耶稣所说的话:“鸡叫以前,你会三次不认我”,他就出去痛哭。

耶稣被押交彼拉多(J)

27 到了早上,所有的祭司长和民间的长老商议怎样对付耶稣,好杀掉他。 他们把他绑起来,押去交给总督彼拉多。

犹大的结局(参(K)

那时,出卖耶稣的犹大见耶稣定了罪,就后悔了。他把那三十块银子还给祭司长和长老,说: “我有罪了!我出卖了无辜的人(“人”原文作“血”)!”他们说:“这是你的事,跟我们有甚么关系?” 犹大把银子丢进圣所,然后离开,出去吊死了。 祭司长把银子拾起来,说:“这是血钱,不可放在殿库里。” 他们商议之后,就用那些钱买了“陶匠的田”,用来作外国人的坟地。 所以那田称为“血田”,直到今日。 这应验了耶利米先知所说的:“他们拿了三十块银子,就是以色列人给他估定的价钱, 10 用它买了‘陶匠的田’,正如主所指示我的。”

彼拉多判耶稣钉十字架(L)

11 耶稣站在总督面前,总督问他:“你是犹太人的王吗?”耶稣回答:“这是你说的。” 12 祭司长和长老控告他的时候,他却不回答。 13 彼拉多又问他:“他们作证指控你这么多的事,你没有听见吗?” 14 耶稣一句话也不回答他,令总督非常惊奇。

15 每逢这节期,总督有一个惯例,就是给群众释放一个他们要求释放的囚犯。 16 那时,有个声名狼藉的囚犯,名叫耶数.巴拉巴。 17 群众聚集的时候,彼拉多问他们:“你们要我给你们释放谁?耶数.巴拉巴或是称为基督的耶稣呢?” 18 他知道他们是因为嫉妒才把耶稣交了来。 19 彼拉多坐在审判台上的时候,他的夫人派人来说:“你不要干涉这个义人的事,因为昨夜我在梦中因他受了很多的苦。” 20 祭司长和长老怂恿群众,叫他们去要求释放巴拉巴,除掉耶稣。 21 总督问他们:“这两个人,你们要我给你们释放哪一个?”他们说:“巴拉巴!” 22 彼拉多对他们说:“那么,我怎样处置那称为基督的耶稣呢?”他们齐声说:“把他钉十字架!” 23 彼拉多说:“为甚么呢?他作了甚么恶事呢?”众人更加大声喊叫:“把他钉十字架!” 24 彼拉多见无济于事,反会引起骚动,就拿水在群众面前洗手,说:“流这人的血,与我无关,你们自己负责吧。” 25 群众回答:“流他的血的责任,归在我们和我们子孙的身上吧。” 26 于是彼拉多给他们释放了巴拉巴;他把耶稣鞭打了,就交给他们钉十字架。

士兵戏弄耶稣(M)

27 总督的士兵把耶稣带到总督府,召集全队士兵到他面前。 28 他们脱去他的衣服,给他披上朱红色的外袍, 29 又用荆棘编成冠冕,戴在他的头上,把一根芦苇放在他的右手,跪在他面前讥笑他说:“犹太人的王万岁!” 30 然后向他吐唾沫,又拿起芦苇打他的头。 31 戏弄完了,就脱下他的外袍,给他穿回自己的衣服,带去钉十字架。

耶稣被钉十字架(N)

32 他们出来的时候,遇见一个古利奈人,名叫西门,就强迫他背耶稣的十字架。 33 到了一个地方,名叫各各他,就是“髑髅地”的意思, 34 他们把苦胆调和的酒给他喝,他尝了却不肯喝。 35 士兵把他钉了十字架,就抽签分他的衣服, 36 然后坐在那里看守他。 37 他们在耶稣的头以上,钉了一块牌子,写着他的罪状:“这是犹太人的王耶稣”。 38 当时,有两个强盗和他一同钉十字架,一个在右,一个在左。 39 过路的人嘲笑他,摇着头说: 40 “你这个想拆毁圣所,三日之内又把它建造起来的,救救自己吧!如果你是 神的儿子,从十字架上下来吧!” 41 祭司长、经学家和长老也同样讥笑他,说: 42 “他救了别人,却不能救自己。如果他是以色列的王,现在可以从十字架上下来,我们就信他。 43 他信靠 神;如果 神喜悦他,就让 神现在救他吧,因为他说自己是 神的儿子。” 44 和他一同钉十字架的强盗也都这样侮辱他。

耶稣死时的情形(O)

45 从正午到下午三点钟,遍地都黑暗了。 46 大约三点钟,耶稣大声呼叫:“以利,以利,拉马撒巴各大尼?”意思是“我的 神,我的 神,你为甚么离弃我?” 47 有几个站在那里的人,听见了就说:“这个人在呼叫以利亚呢。” 48 有一个人马上跑去拿海绵蘸满了酸酒,用芦苇递给他喝。 49 但其他的人说:“等一等,我们看看以利亚来不来救他。” 50 耶稣再大声呼叫,气就断了。 51 忽然,圣所里的幔子从上到下裂成两半;地面震动,石头崩裂; 52 而且坟墓开了,许多睡了的圣徒的身体也复活了, 53 从坟墓里出来;到了耶稣复活之后,他们进到圣城向许多人显现。 54 百夫长和跟他一起看守耶稣的士兵,看见了地震和所发生的事情,就十分惧怕,说:“这个人真是 神的儿子。” 55 有许多妇女在那里远远地观看;她们是从加利利开始跟随耶稣服事他的。 56 她们中间有抹大拉的马利亚、雅各和约西的母亲马利亚,以及西庇太的儿子的母亲。

耶稣葬在新坟墓里(P)

57 到了晚上,有一个亚利马太的富翁来到,他名叫约瑟,是耶稣的门徒。 58 这个人去见彼拉多,请求领取耶稣的身体,彼拉多就吩咐给他。 59 约瑟领了耶稣的身体,用干净的细麻布裹好, 60 放在自己的新坟墓里,就是在盘石里凿出来的。他辊了一块大石头来挡住墓门,然后才离开。 61 抹大拉的马利亚和另一个马利亚都在那里,对着坟墓坐着。

卫兵严密看守坟墓

62 第二天,就是过了“预备日”的那一天,祭司长和法利赛人去见彼拉多,说: 63 “大人,我们想起那个骗子,生前说过:‘三天之后,我要复活。’ 64 所以请你下令把坟墓严密看守,直到第三天,免得他的门徒来把他偷去,然后对民众说:‘他从死人中复活了。’这样,日后的骗局比起初的就更大了。” 65 彼拉多对他们说:“你们带着卫兵,尽你们所能的去严密看守吧。” 66 他们就去把墓前的石封好,又派卫兵把守,严密地守住坟墓。

耶稣复活(Q)

28 过了安息日,在礼拜日天亮的时候,抹大拉的马利亚和另一个马利亚来看坟墓。 忽然,地震得很厉害;主的使者从天上下来,把石头辊开,坐在上面。 他的样子好象闪电,衣服洁白如雪。 看守的人因为害怕他,就浑身战抖,好象死了一样。 那使者对妇女们说:“你们不要怕,我知道你们在找被钉十字架的耶稣。 他不在这里,已经照他所说的复活了。你们来看安放他的地方吧。 快去告诉他的门徒:‘他已经从死人中复活了。他会比你们先到加利利去,你们在那里必看见他。’现在我已经告诉你们了。” 她们立刻离开坟墓,又害怕,又十分欢喜,跑去告诉耶稣的门徒。 忽然,耶稣向她们迎面而来,说:“你们好。”她们就上前,抱住他的脚拜他。 10 耶稣对她们说:“不要怕,去告诉我的弟兄,叫他们到加利利去,他们在那里必看见我。”

卫兵受贿造谣

11 她们去的时候,有些卫兵进了城,把一切所发生的事向祭司长报告。 12 祭司长就和长老聚集在一起商量,然后拿许多钱给士兵, 13 说:“你们要这样说:‘他的门徒晚上来了,趁我们睡着的时候,把他偷走了。’ 14 如果总督知道了这件事,我们会说服他,不会牵连你们。” 15 士兵收了钱,就照着祭司长和长老的指使去作。这种说法直到今日还流传在犹太人当中。

主交给门徒的使命(R)

16 十一个门徒往加利利去,到了耶稣指定的山上。 17 他们看见耶稣就拜他,但仍然有些人怀疑。 18 耶稣上前来,对他们说:“天上地上一切权柄都赐给我了。 19 所以,你们要去使万民作我的门徒,奉父子圣灵的名,给他们施洗(“奉父子圣灵的名,给他们施洗”或译:“给他们施洗,归入父子圣灵的名”), 20 我吩咐你们的一切,都要教导他们遵守。这样,我就常常与你们同在,直到这世代的终结。”

'Matthew 26-27' not found for the version: New International Version.

26 And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples,

Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.

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

And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.

But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.

Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,

There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.

But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?

For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

10 When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

11 For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.

12 For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.

13 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.

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

15 And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.

16 And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.

17 Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?

18 And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.

19 And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.

20 Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.

21 And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

22 And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?

23 And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.

24 The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.

25 Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.

26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.

27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;

28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

29 But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.

30 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.

32 But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.

33 Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.

34 Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

35 Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.

36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.

38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.

39 And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

42 He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.

43 And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.

44 And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.

45 Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto 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 Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.

47 And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

48 Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

49 And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus and took him.

51 And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear.

52 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

54 But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?

55 In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.

56 But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.

57 And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

58 But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.

59 Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

60 But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,

61 And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.

62 And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?

63 But Jesus held his peace, And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.

64 Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

65 Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.

66 What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.

67 Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,

68 Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?

69 Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.

70 But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

71 And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.

72 And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.

73 And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.

74 Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.

75 And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.

27 When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:

And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.

Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.

And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.

And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.

And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in.

Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day.

Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value;

10 And gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me.

11 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.

12 And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.

13 Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?

14 And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.

15 Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.

16 And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.

17 Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ?

18 For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.

19 When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.

20 But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

21 The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.

22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.

23 And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.

24 When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.

25 Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.

26 Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.

27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers.

28 And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.

29 And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

30 And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.

31 And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.

32 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.

33 And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull,

34 They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.

35 And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.

36 And sitting down they watched him there;

37 And set up over his head his accusation written, This Is Jesus The King Of The Jews.

38 Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.

39 And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,

40 And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.

41 Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,

42 He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.

43 He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.

44 The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.

45 Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour.

46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

47 Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias.

48 And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink.

49 The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to save him.

50 Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.

51 And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;

52 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,

53 And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.

54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.

55 And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:

56 Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedees children.

57 When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple:

58 He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered.

59 And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,

60 And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed.

61 And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.

62 Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,

63 Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.

64 Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first.

65 Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can.

66 So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.

商议怎样杀害耶稣(A)

26 耶稣说完了这一切话,就对门徒说: “你们知道两天之后就是逾越节,人子将要被交给人,钉在十字架上。” 那时,祭司长和民间的长老聚集在大祭司该亚法的官邸, 商议怎样用诡计逮捕耶稣,把他杀害。 不过他们说:“不可在节期下手,免得引起民众暴动。”

有女人用香膏膏主(B)

耶稣在伯大尼,在患痲风的西门家里的时候, 有一个女人拿着一瓶珍贵的香膏前来,当耶稣坐席的时候,把它浇在耶稣的头上。 门徒看见了,就很生气,说:“为甚么这样浪费呢? 这香膏可以卖很多钱,赒济穷人。” 10 耶稣知道了,就说:“为甚么难为这个女人呢?她为我作了一件美事。 11 你们常常有穷人跟你们在一起,然而却不常有我。 12 她把这香膏浇在我身上,是为了安葬我而作的。 13 我实在告诉你们,这福音无论传到世界上甚么地方,这女人所作的都要传讲,来记念她。”

犹大出卖耶稣(C)

14 那时,十二门徒中的一个,就是加略人犹大,去见祭司长,说: 15 “如果我把他交给你们,你们愿意给我甚么呢?”他们就给了他三十块银子。 16 从那时起,他就找机会把耶稣交给他们。

最后的晚餐(D)

17 除酵节的第一天,门徒前来问耶稣:“你要我们在哪里为你预备逾越节的晚餐呢?” 18 他说:“你们到城里去见某人,对他说,老师说:‘我的时候快到了;我要到你那里和我的门徒守逾越节。’” 19 门徒照耶稣的指示去作,预备好了逾越节的晚餐。 20 到了晚上,耶稣和十二门徒一同吃晚餐。 21 他们吃的时候,耶稣说:“我实在告诉你们,你们中间有一个人要出卖我。” 22 他们就很忧愁,一个一个地问他:“主啊,是我吗?” 23 他回答:“那和我一同把手蘸在盘子里的人,他要出卖我。 24 正如经上指着人子所说的,他固然要离世,但出卖人子的那人有祸了!他没有生下来倒好。” 25 那出卖耶稣的犹大说:“拉比,是我吗?”他说:“这是你说的。”

26 他们吃的时候,耶稣拿起饼来,祝谢了就擘开,递给门徒,说:“你们拿去吃吧,这是我的身体。” 27 耶稣又拿起杯来,祝谢了就递给他们,说:“你们都喝吧, 28 这是我的血,是为立约的,为许多人流出来,使罪得赦。 29 我告诉你们,从今以后我必不再喝这葡萄酒,直到我和你们在我父的国里喝新酒的那一天。” 30 他们唱完了诗,就出来往橄榄山去。

预言彼得不认主(E)

31 那时,耶稣对他们说:“今天晚上,你们因我的缘故都要后退,因为经上记着:

‘我要击打牧人,

羊群就分散了。’

32 我复活以后,要比你们先到加利利去。” 33 彼得对他说:“就算所有的人都因你的缘故后退,我却永不后退。” 34 耶稣对他说:“我实在告诉你,今天晚上鸡叫以前,你会三次不认我。” 35 彼得对他说:“就算必须与你一同死,我也决不会不认你。”门徒也都这样说。

在客西马尼祷告(F)

36 耶稣和门徒来到一个地方,名叫客西马尼,就对门徒说:“你们坐在这里,我要到那边去祷告。” 37 他带了彼得和西庇太的两个儿子一起去,心里忧愁难过, 38 对他们说:“我的心灵痛苦得快要死了;你们留在这里,与我一同警醒吧。” 39 他稍往前走,把脸俯伏在地上,祷告说:“我的父啊!可能的话,求你使这杯离开我;但不要照我的意思,只要照你的旨意。” 40 耶稣回到门徒那里,看见他们都睡着了,就对彼得说:“你们连一个小时也不能同我警醒吗? 41 应当警醒、祷告,免得陷入试探;你们心灵虽然愿意,肉体却是软弱的。” 42 他又再次走开,祷告说:“我的父啊!如果这杯不能离开我,一定要我喝,就愿你的旨意成全。” 43 他再回来的时候,看见门徒睡着了,因为他们十分疲倦。 44 他又离开他们,第三次去祷告,说的也是同样的话。 45 然后,他回到门徒那里,对他们说:“你们还在睡觉休息吗?看哪,时候到了,人子要被交在罪人的手里了。 46 起来,我们走吧!出卖我的人来了。”

耶稣被捕(G)

47 耶稣还在说话的时候,十二门徒中的犹大,带着一大群拿着刀棒的人来到,他们是祭司长和民间的长老派来的。 48 出卖耶稣的人给他们一个暗号,说:“我跟谁亲吻,谁就是他;你们可以抓住他。” 49 他立刻前来对耶稣说:“拉比,你好。”跟着就与他亲吻。 50 耶稣对他说:“朋友,你来要作的事,快作吧!”于是那些人上前来,动手拿住耶稣,逮捕了他。 51 有一个与耶稣在一起的人,伸手拔出刀来,砍了大祭司的仆人一刀,削掉他的一只耳朵。 52 耶稣对他说:“把你的刀收回原处!凡动刀的必死在刀下。 53 你以为我不能求我的父,他就马上给我派十二营以上的天使下来吗? 54 如果这样,经上预言这事必须发生,怎能应验呢?” 55 那时,耶稣对众人说:“你们带着刀棒出来,把我当作强盗捉拿吗?我天天坐在殿里教导人,你们却没有逮捕我。 56 但这整件事的发生,是要应验先知书上的话。”那时,门徒都离开他逃跑了。

大祭司审问耶稣(H)

57 那些逮捕了耶稣的人,把他押去见大祭司该亚法。那时经学家和长老已经聚集在那里了。 58 彼得远远地跟着耶稣,直到大祭司的官邸。他进到里面,和差役坐在一起,要看事情怎样了结。 59 祭司长和公议会全体都想找假证供来控告耶稣,好把他处死; 60 虽然有许多人前来作假证供,却找不着证据。最后有两个人前来说: 61 “这人说过:‘我可以拆毁 神的圣所,三日之内又把它建造起来。’” 62 大祭司就站起来,对耶稣说:“你为甚么不回答?这些人作证,控告你的是甚么呢?” 63 耶稣却不作声。大祭司又对他说:“我指着永生的 神要你起誓,告诉我们你是不是基督、 神的儿子。” 64 耶稣回答:“你已经说了(“你已经说了”或译:“这是你说的”);但我告诉你们:

从今以后,你们要看见人子,

坐在权能者的右边,

驾着天上的云降临。”

65 大祭司就撕开衣服,说:“他说了亵渎的话,我们还要甚么证人呢?你们现在听见了这亵渎的话, 66 认为怎样呢?”他们回答:“他是该死的。” 67 于是他们吐唾沫在他的脸上,用拳头打他,也有人用掌掴他,说: 68 “基督啊,向我们说预言吧!是谁打你呢?”

彼得三次不认主(I)

69 彼得坐在外面的院子里,有一个婢女走过来对他说:“你也是和加利利人耶稣一伙的。” 70 彼得却当众否认,说:“我不知道你说甚么。” 71 他出到门口,又有一个婢女看见他,就对那里的人说:“这人是和拿撒勒人耶稣一伙的。” 72 彼得再次否认,并且发誓说:“我不认识那个人。” 73 过了一会,站在那里的人前来对他说:“你的确是他们中间的一个,因为一听你的口音就认出来了。” 74 彼得就发咒起誓说:“我不认识那一个人。”立刻鸡就叫了。 75 彼得想起耶稣所说的话:“鸡叫以前,你会三次不认我”,他就出去痛哭。

耶稣被押交彼拉多(J)

27 到了早上,所有的祭司长和民间的长老商议怎样对付耶稣,好杀掉他。 他们把他绑起来,押去交给总督彼拉多。

犹大的结局(参(K)

那时,出卖耶稣的犹大见耶稣定了罪,就后悔了。他把那三十块银子还给祭司长和长老,说: “我有罪了!我出卖了无辜的人(“人”原文作“血”)!”他们说:“这是你的事,跟我们有甚么关系?” 犹大把银子丢进圣所,然后离开,出去吊死了。 祭司长把银子拾起来,说:“这是血钱,不可放在殿库里。” 他们商议之后,就用那些钱买了“陶匠的田”,用来作外国人的坟地。 所以那田称为“血田”,直到今日。 这应验了耶利米先知所说的:“他们拿了三十块银子,就是以色列人给他估定的价钱, 10 用它买了‘陶匠的田’,正如主所指示我的。”

彼拉多判耶稣钉十字架(L)

11 耶稣站在总督面前,总督问他:“你是犹太人的王吗?”耶稣回答:“这是你说的。” 12 祭司长和长老控告他的时候,他却不回答。 13 彼拉多又问他:“他们作证指控你这么多的事,你没有听见吗?” 14 耶稣一句话也不回答他,令总督非常惊奇。

15 每逢这节期,总督有一个惯例,就是给群众释放一个他们要求释放的囚犯。 16 那时,有个声名狼藉的囚犯,名叫耶数.巴拉巴。 17 群众聚集的时候,彼拉多问他们:“你们要我给你们释放谁?耶数.巴拉巴或是称为基督的耶稣呢?” 18 他知道他们是因为嫉妒才把耶稣交了来。 19 彼拉多坐在审判台上的时候,他的夫人派人来说:“你不要干涉这个义人的事,因为昨夜我在梦中因他受了很多的苦。” 20 祭司长和长老怂恿群众,叫他们去要求释放巴拉巴,除掉耶稣。 21 总督问他们:“这两个人,你们要我给你们释放哪一个?”他们说:“巴拉巴!” 22 彼拉多对他们说:“那么,我怎样处置那称为基督的耶稣呢?”他们齐声说:“把他钉十字架!” 23 彼拉多说:“为甚么呢?他作了甚么恶事呢?”众人更加大声喊叫:“把他钉十字架!” 24 彼拉多见无济于事,反会引起骚动,就拿水在群众面前洗手,说:“流这人的血,与我无关,你们自己负责吧。” 25 群众回答:“流他的血的责任,归在我们和我们子孙的身上吧。” 26 于是彼拉多给他们释放了巴拉巴;他把耶稣鞭打了,就交给他们钉十字架。

士兵戏弄耶稣(M)

27 总督的士兵把耶稣带到总督府,召集全队士兵到他面前。 28 他们脱去他的衣服,给他披上朱红色的外袍, 29 又用荆棘编成冠冕,戴在他的头上,把一根芦苇放在他的右手,跪在他面前讥笑他说:“犹太人的王万岁!” 30 然后向他吐唾沫,又拿起芦苇打他的头。 31 戏弄完了,就脱下他的外袍,给他穿回自己的衣服,带去钉十字架。

耶稣被钉十字架(N)

32 他们出来的时候,遇见一个古利奈人,名叫西门,就强迫他背耶稣的十字架。 33 到了一个地方,名叫各各他,就是“髑髅地”的意思, 34 他们把苦胆调和的酒给他喝,他尝了却不肯喝。 35 士兵把他钉了十字架,就抽签分他的衣服, 36 然后坐在那里看守他。 37 他们在耶稣的头以上,钉了一块牌子,写着他的罪状:“这是犹太人的王耶稣”。 38 当时,有两个强盗和他一同钉十字架,一个在右,一个在左。 39 过路的人嘲笑他,摇着头说: 40 “你这个想拆毁圣所,三日之内又把它建造起来的,救救自己吧!如果你是 神的儿子,从十字架上下来吧!” 41 祭司长、经学家和长老也同样讥笑他,说: 42 “他救了别人,却不能救自己。如果他是以色列的王,现在可以从十字架上下来,我们就信他。 43 他信靠 神;如果 神喜悦他,就让 神现在救他吧,因为他说自己是 神的儿子。” 44 和他一同钉十字架的强盗也都这样侮辱他。

耶稣死时的情形(O)

45 从正午到下午三点钟,遍地都黑暗了。 46 大约三点钟,耶稣大声呼叫:“以利,以利,拉马撒巴各大尼?”意思是“我的 神,我的 神,你为甚么离弃我?” 47 有几个站在那里的人,听见了就说:“这个人在呼叫以利亚呢。” 48 有一个人马上跑去拿海绵蘸满了酸酒,用芦苇递给他喝。 49 但其他的人说:“等一等,我们看看以利亚来不来救他。” 50 耶稣再大声呼叫,气就断了。 51 忽然,圣所里的幔子从上到下裂成两半;地面震动,石头崩裂; 52 而且坟墓开了,许多睡了的圣徒的身体也复活了, 53 从坟墓里出来;到了耶稣复活之后,他们进到圣城向许多人显现。 54 百夫长和跟他一起看守耶稣的士兵,看见了地震和所发生的事情,就十分惧怕,说:“这个人真是 神的儿子。” 55 有许多妇女在那里远远地观看;她们是从加利利开始跟随耶稣服事他的。 56 她们中间有抹大拉的马利亚、雅各和约西的母亲马利亚,以及西庇太的儿子的母亲。

耶稣葬在新坟墓里(P)

57 到了晚上,有一个亚利马太的富翁来到,他名叫约瑟,是耶稣的门徒。 58 这个人去见彼拉多,请求领取耶稣的身体,彼拉多就吩咐给他。 59 约瑟领了耶稣的身体,用干净的细麻布裹好, 60 放在自己的新坟墓里,就是在盘石里凿出来的。他辊了一块大石头来挡住墓门,然后才离开。 61 抹大拉的马利亚和另一个马利亚都在那里,对着坟墓坐着。

卫兵严密看守坟墓

62 第二天,就是过了“预备日”的那一天,祭司长和法利赛人去见彼拉多,说: 63 “大人,我们想起那个骗子,生前说过:‘三天之后,我要复活。’ 64 所以请你下令把坟墓严密看守,直到第三天,免得他的门徒来把他偷去,然后对民众说:‘他从死人中复活了。’这样,日后的骗局比起初的就更大了。” 65 彼拉多对他们说:“你们带着卫兵,尽你们所能的去严密看守吧。” 66 他们就去把墓前的石封好,又派卫兵把守,严密地守住坟墓。

'Matthew 26-27' not found for the version: New International Version.

26 And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples,

Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.

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

And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.

But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.

Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,

There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.

But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?

For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

10 When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

11 For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.

12 For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.

13 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.

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

15 And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.

16 And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.

17 Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?

18 And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.

19 And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.

20 Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.

21 And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

22 And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?

23 And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.

24 The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.

25 Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.

26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.

27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;

28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

29 But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.

30 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.

32 But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.

33 Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.

34 Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

35 Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.

36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.

商议怎样杀害耶稣(A)

26 耶稣说完了这一切话,就对门徒说: “你们知道两天之后就是逾越节,人子将要被交给人,钉在十字架上。” 那时,祭司长和民间的长老聚集在大祭司该亚法的官邸, 商议怎样用诡计逮捕耶稣,把他杀害。 不过他们说:“不可在节期下手,免得引起民众暴动。”

有女人用香膏膏主(B)

耶稣在伯大尼,在患痲风的西门家里的时候, 有一个女人拿着一瓶珍贵的香膏前来,当耶稣坐席的时候,把它浇在耶稣的头上。 门徒看见了,就很生气,说:“为甚么这样浪费呢? 这香膏可以卖很多钱,赒济穷人。” 10 耶稣知道了,就说:“为甚么难为这个女人呢?她为我作了一件美事。 11 你们常常有穷人跟你们在一起,然而却不常有我。 12 她把这香膏浇在我身上,是为了安葬我而作的。 13 我实在告诉你们,这福音无论传到世界上甚么地方,这女人所作的都要传讲,来记念她。”

犹大出卖耶稣(C)

14 那时,十二门徒中的一个,就是加略人犹大,去见祭司长,说: 15 “如果我把他交给你们,你们愿意给我甚么呢?”他们就给了他三十块银子。 16 从那时起,他就找机会把耶稣交给他们。

最后的晚餐(D)

17 除酵节的第一天,门徒前来问耶稣:“你要我们在哪里为你预备逾越节的晚餐呢?” 18 他说:“你们到城里去见某人,对他说,老师说:‘我的时候快到了;我要到你那里和我的门徒守逾越节。’” 19 门徒照耶稣的指示去作,预备好了逾越节的晚餐。 20 到了晚上,耶稣和十二门徒一同吃晚餐。 21 他们吃的时候,耶稣说:“我实在告诉你们,你们中间有一个人要出卖我。” 22 他们就很忧愁,一个一个地问他:“主啊,是我吗?” 23 他回答:“那和我一同把手蘸在盘子里的人,他要出卖我。 24 正如经上指着人子所说的,他固然要离世,但出卖人子的那人有祸了!他没有生下来倒好。” 25 那出卖耶稣的犹大说:“拉比,是我吗?”他说:“这是你说的。”

26 他们吃的时候,耶稣拿起饼来,祝谢了就擘开,递给门徒,说:“你们拿去吃吧,这是我的身体。” 27 耶稣又拿起杯来,祝谢了就递给他们,说:“你们都喝吧, 28 这是我的血,是为立约的,为许多人流出来,使罪得赦。 29 我告诉你们,从今以后我必不再喝这葡萄酒,直到我和你们在我父的国里喝新酒的那一天。” 30 他们唱完了诗,就出来往橄榄山去。

预言彼得不认主(E)

31 那时,耶稣对他们说:“今天晚上,你们因我的缘故都要后退,因为经上记着:

‘我要击打牧人,

羊群就分散了。’

32 我复活以后,要比你们先到加利利去。” 33 彼得对他说:“就算所有的人都因你的缘故后退,我却永不后退。” 34 耶稣对他说:“我实在告诉你,今天晚上鸡叫以前,你会三次不认我。” 35 彼得对他说:“就算必须与你一同死,我也决不会不认你。”门徒也都这样说。

在客西马尼祷告(F)

36 耶稣和门徒来到一个地方,名叫客西马尼,就对门徒说:“你们坐在这里,我要到那边去祷告。” 37 他带了彼得和西庇太的两个儿子一起去,心里忧愁难过,