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The Plot to Kill Jesus

22 Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, which is called the Passover, was near.(A) The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus[a] to death, for they were afraid of the people.(B)

Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was one of the twelve;(C) he went away and conferred with the chief priests and officers of the temple police about how he might betray him to them. They were greatly pleased and agreed to give him money.(D) So he consented and began to look for an opportunity to betray him to them when no crowd was present.

The Preparation of the Passover

Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed.(E) So Jesus[b] sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover meal for us that we may eat it.”(F) They asked him, “Where do you want us to make preparations for it?” 10 “Listen,” he said to them, “when you have entered the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you; follow him into the house he enters 11 and say to the owner of the house, ‘The teacher asks you, “Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?” ’ 12 He will show you a large room upstairs, already furnished. Make preparations for us there.” 13 So they went and found everything as he had told them, and they prepared the Passover meal.

The Institution of the Lord’s Supper

14 When the hour came, he took his place at the table, and the apostles with him. 15 He said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer, 16 for I tell you, I will not eat it[c] until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”(G) 17 Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves, 18 for I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” 19 Then he took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 20 And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.[d] 21 But see, the one who betrays me is with me, and his hand is on the table.(H) 22 For the Son of Man is going as it has been determined, but woe to that one by whom he is betrayed!”(I) 23 Then they began to ask one another which one of them it could be who would do this.

The Dispute about Greatness

24 A dispute also arose among them as to which one of them was to be regarded as the greatest.(J) 25 But he said to them, “The kings of the gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors.(K) 26 But not so with you; rather, the greatest among you must become like the youngest and the leader like one who serves.(L) 27 For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.(M)

28 “You are those who have stood by me in my trials,(N) 29 and I confer on you, just as my Father has conferred on me, a kingdom,(O) 30 so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.(P)

Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial

31 “Simon, Simon, listen! Satan has demanded[e] to sift all of you like wheat,(Q) 32 but I have prayed for you that your own faith may not fail, and you, when once you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”(R) 33 And he said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death!” 34 Jesus[f] said, “I tell you, Peter, the cock will not crow this day until you have denied three times that you know me.”

Purse, Bag, and Sword

35 He said to them, “When I sent you out without a purse, bag, or sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “No, not a thing.”(S) 36 He said to them, “But now, the one who has a purse must take it, and likewise a bag. And the one who has no sword must sell his cloak and buy one. 37 For I tell you, this scripture must be fulfilled in me, ‘And he was counted among the lawless,’ and indeed what is written about me is being fulfilled.”(T) 38 They said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” He replied, “It is enough.”

Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives

39 He came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him.(U) 40 When he reached the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not come into the time of trial.”[g](V) 41 Then he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and prayed, 42 “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me, yet not my will but yours be done.”(W) [[43 Then an angel from heaven appeared to him and gave him strength.(X) 44 In his anguish he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground.]][h](Y) 45 When he got up from prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping because of grief, 46 and he said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not come into the time of trial.”[i](Z)

The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus

47 While he was still speaking, suddenly a crowd came, and the one called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him, 48 but Jesus said to him, “Judas, is it with a kiss that you are betraying the Son of Man?” 49 When those who were around him saw what was coming, they asked, “Lord, should we strike with the sword?”(AA) 50 Then one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear. 51 But Jesus said, “No more of this!” And he touched his ear and healed him. 52 Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple police, and the elders who had come for him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as though I were a rebel?(AB) 53 When I was with you day after day in the temple, you did not lay hands on me. But this is your hour and the power of darkness!”(AC)

Peter Denies Jesus

54 Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest’s house. But Peter was following at a distance.(AD) 55 When they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat among them. 56 Then a female servant, seeing him in the firelight, stared at him and said, “This man also was with him.” 57 But he denied it, saying, “Woman, I do not know him.” 58 A little later someone else, on seeing him, said, “You also are one of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not!” 59 Then about an hour later still another kept insisting, “Surely this man also was with him, for he is a Galilean.” 60 But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are talking about!” At that moment, while he was still speaking, the cock crowed. 61 The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, “Before the cock crows today, you will deny me three times.”(AE) 62 And he went out and wept bitterly.

The Mocking and Beating of Jesus

63 Now the men who were holding Jesus[j] began to mock him and beat him;(AF) 64 they also blindfolded him and kept asking him, “Prophesy! Who is it who struck you?” 65 They kept heaping many other insults on him.

Jesus before the Council

66 When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people, both chief priests and scribes, gathered together, and they brought him to their council.(AG) 67 They said, “If you are the Messiah,[k] tell us.” He replied, “If I tell you, you will not believe,(AH) 68 and if I question you, you will not answer.[l] 69 But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.” 70 All of them asked, “Are you, then, the Son of God?” He said to them, “You say that I am.”(AI) 71 Then they said, “What further testimony do we need? We have heard it ourselves from his own lips!”

Footnotes

  1. 22.2 Gk him
  2. 22.8 Gk he
  3. 22.16 Other ancient authorities read never eat it again
  4. 22.20 Other ancient authorities lack, in whole or in part, 22.19b–20 (which is given . . . in my blood)
  5. 22.31 Or has obtained permission
  6. 22.34 Gk He
  7. 22.40 Or into testing
  8. 22.44 Other ancient authorities lack 22.43 and 22.44
  9. 22.46 Or into testing
  10. 22.63 Gk him
  11. 22.67 Or the Christ
  12. 22.68 Other ancient authorities add or release me

Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus(A)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Nothing,” they answered.

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

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

“That’s enough!” he replied.

Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives(AM)

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

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

Jesus Arrested(AV)

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

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

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

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

Peter Disowns Jesus(BB)

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

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

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

“Man, I am not!” Peter replied.

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

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

The Guards Mock Jesus(BH)

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

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

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

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

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

He replied, “You say that I am.”(BR)

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

Footnotes

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

Het laatste Paasmaal

22 Ondertussen was het bijna Pesach, het Joodse Paasfeest, geworden. Tijdens dat feest eten de Joden alleen brood dat zonder gist gebakken is. De leidende priesters en bijbelgeleerden probeerden een manier te vinden om Jezus uit de weg te ruimen, zonder het risico te lopen dat het volk zich tegen hen zou keren. Satan kwam in Judas Iskariot, een van de groep van twaalf. Daarop ging Judas naar de leidende priesters en de tempelwachters om met hen te overleggen hoe hij hen kon helpen Jezus gevangen te nemen. Die waren daar natuurlijk blij mee. Zij besloten hem er geld voor te geven. Judas vond dat best en begon uit te kijken naar een gelegenheid om Jezus te laten gevangennemen zonder dat de mensen er iets van zouden merken.

Op de eerste dag van Pesach, het Joodse Paasfeest, moest in ieder gezin een lam of een geitje worden geslacht. Toen die dag aanbrak, stuurde Jezus Petrus en Johannes erop uit om het Paasmaal klaar te maken. ‘Waar moeten we dat doen?’ vroegen ze. 10 ‘Zodra jullie de stad binnenkomen,’ antwoordde Hij, ‘zul je een man zien die een kruik water draagt. Volg hem en ga hetzelfde huis binnen als hij. 11 Zeg tegen de huiseigenaar: “De Meester vraagt of u ons de kamer wilt laten zien waar Hij en zijn leerlingen het Paasmaal kunnen eten.” 12 Hij zal jullie meenemen naar boven, naar een grote, compleet ingerichte kamer. Maak daar het Paasmaal klaar.’ 13 Ze gingen naar de stad en alles was precies zoals Jezus had gezegd. Daar maakten ze het eten klaar.

14 ʼs Avonds kwam Jezus met de andere apostelen en ze gingen allemaal aan tafel. 15 Hij zei: ‘Ik heb er geweldig naar verlangd dit Paasmaal met jullie te eten. Nog even en dan breekt voor Mij een tijd van groot lijden aan. 16 Ik zeg jullie dat Ik het Paasmaal beslist niet meer zal eten tot het Koninkrijk van God volle werkelijkheid is geworden.’ 17 Hij nam een beker wijn, dankte God ervoor en zei tegen zijn leerlingen: ‘Neem deze beker en drink er allemaal uit, 18 want Ik zal geen wijn meer drinken tot het Koninkrijk van God is gekomen.’ 19 Daarna nam Hij een brood, dankte God ervoor, brak het in stukken en gaf het zijn leerlingen. ‘Dit is mijn lichaam dat voor jullie wordt gegeven,’ zei Hij. ‘Eet het ter herinnering aan Mij.’ 20 Na het eten gaf Hij hun de beker en zei: ‘Deze beker wijn is het teken van Gods nieuwe verbond met jullie. Een verbond dat wordt bekrachtigd door mijn bloed, dat zal vloeien als een offer voor jullie. 21 Maar hier bij ons aan tafel zit de man die Mij zal uitleveren. 22 Het is duidelijk dat Ik, de Mensenzoon, moet sterven. Het is een onderdeel van Gods plan. Maar het lot van de man die de Mensenzoon uitlevert, is afschuwelijk.’ 23 De leerlingen vroegen zich af wie van hen zoiets zou kunnen doen.

24 Zij kregen ook een meningsverschil over de vraag wie van hen de belangrijkste in het Koninkrijk van God zou zijn. 25 Jezus kwam tussenbeide en zei: ‘In deze wereld doen de koningen en heersers met hun onderdanen wat ze willen. En de onderdanen moeten het maar goed vinden. 26 Maar onder jullie mag dat niet zo zijn. 27 Wie van jullie het meeste dient, zal je leider zijn. In de wereld zit de meester aan tafel en laat zich door zijn knechten bedienen. Maar hier is het anders. Ik ben jullie Dienaar. 28 Jullie zijn Mij in deze vreselijk moeilijke dagen altijd trouw gebleven. 29 Daarom zullen jullie mogen eten en drinken aan mijn tafel in het koninkrijk dat mijn Vader Mij heeft gegeven. 30 Jullie zullen op tronen zitten om recht te spreken over de twaalf stammen van Israël. 31 Simon, Simon, let op. Satan heeft gesmeekt of hij jullie door elkaar mag schudden als tarwe in een zeef. 32 Maar Ik heb gebeden dat je geloof je niet in de steek zal laten. Wanneer je van je verkeerde weg bent teruggekomen, sterk dan je broeders in hun geloof.’ 33 Simon zei: ‘Here, ik ben bereid met U de gevangenis in te gaan en zelfs de dood.’ 34 Maar Jezus antwoordde: ‘Ik wil je één ding zeggen, Petrus: voordat de haan kraait, zul je drie keer hebben gezegd dat je Mij niet kent.’

35 Daarna vroeg Jezus zijn leerlingen: ‘Ik heb jullie er eens zonder geld, tas of extra kleren op uit gestuurd om de mensen het goede nieuws te brengen. Kwamen jullie toen iets tekort?’ ‘Nee, niets,’ antwoordden ze. 36 ‘Maar,’ ging Hij verder, ‘neem nu een beurs mee als je er één hebt en een tas. Als je geen zwaard hebt, verkoop dan je mantel. Dan kun je een zwaard kopen. 37 Want het is bijna zover dat deze profetie zal uitkomen: “Hij werd beschouwd als een misdadiger.” Alles wat de profeten over Mij hebben geschreven, zal uitkomen.’ 38 ‘Meester, kijk,’ zeiden ze. ‘We hebben hier twee zwaarden.’ ‘Dat is genoeg!’ antwoordde Hij.

De arrestatie van Jezus

39 Jezus en zijn leerlingen verlieten de kamer en gingen zoals gewoonlijk naar de Olijfberg. 40 Daar zei Hij tegen hen: ‘Bid God dat jullie niet in verleiding komen.’ 41 Hij ging een meter of dertig bij hen vandaan en liet Zich op de knieën vallen. 42 ‘Vader,’ bad Hij, ‘neem deze beker alstublieft van Mij weg. 43 Maar wat U wilt zal gebeuren en niet wat Ik wil.’ Op dat moment kwam een engel uit de hemel om Hem kracht te geven. 44 En Hij begon vuriger te bidden. Hij was zo verschrikkelijk bang geworden dat het zweet Hem uitbrak en als grote druppels bloed op de grond viel. 45 Ten slotte stond Hij op en ging terug naar zijn leerlingen. Hij zag dat ze in slaap waren gevallen, uitgeput van verdriet. 46 ‘Hoe is het mogelijk?’ zei Hij. ‘Slapen jullie? Bid God dat jullie niet in verleiding komen.’

47 Hij was nog niet uitgesproken of er kwam een troep mannen aan. Judas, een van de groep van twaalf, ging voor hen uit. Hij liep op Jezus toe en groette Hem met een kus. 48 ‘Judas,’ zei Jezus. ‘Hoe kun je dit doen? Mij verraden met een kus!’ 49 Toen de andere leerlingen zagen wat er ging gebeuren, riepen ze: ‘Meester, zullen we erop los slaan? We hebben zwaarden bij ons!’ 50 Een van hen zwaaide met zijn zwaard en sloeg de knecht van de hogepriester het rechteroor af. 51 ‘Houd op!’ zei Jezus. Hij raakte het gewonde oor aan en genas het. 52 Daarna zei Hij tegen de leidende priesters, de tempelwachters en de voorname burgers die met Judas waren meegekomen: ‘Ben Ik een misdadiger? Waarom hebt u die zwaarden en stokken meegenomen? 53 Had u Mij niet in de tempel kunnen oppakken? Daar was Ik elke dag. Maar dit is uw moment. De kans van de duivelse macht.’

54 Nadat ze Hem hadden gegrepen, brachten zij Hem naar het paleis van de hogepriester. Petrus volgde Hem op een afstand. 55 De soldaten maakten op de binnenplaats een vuur en gingen er omheen zitten. Petrus kwam er ook bij. 56 Een dienstmeisje zag hem in het licht van het vuur zitten en keek hem eens goed aan. ‘Kijk eens,’ zei ze, ‘die man hoorde ook bij Jezusʼ leerlingen!’

57 ‘Hoe kom je erbij,’ antwoordde Petrus. ‘Ik ken Hem niet eens.’ 58 Even later keek iemand hem aan en zei: ‘U bent wel een van zijn leerlingen!’ ‘Welnee, man!’ was Petrusʼ antwoord. 59 Ongeveer een uur daarna begon er weer iemand over. ‘Die man is een leerling van Jezus. Absoluut! Hij komt ook uit Galilea.’ 60 Maar Petrus antwoordde: ‘Man, ik weet niet waar je het over hebt.’ Op dat moment kraaide ergens een haan. 61 Jezus keerde Zich om en keek Petrus aan. Petrus herinnerde zich wat Hij had gezegd: ‘Voordat de haan kraait, zul je drie keer hebben gezegd dat je Mij niet kent.’ 62 Huilend liep Petrus de binnenplaats af. Hij was er kapot van.

63 De soldaten die Jezus moesten bewaken, begonnen een gemeen spel met Hem te spelen. 64 Zij blinddoekten Hem, sloegen Hem met hun vuisten en zeiden spottend: ‘Wel, profeet, zeg eens: wie heeft U geslagen?’ 65 Zij beledigden Hem op de meest grove manier.

66 Bij het aanbreken van de dag kwam de Hoge Raad bijeen. Jezus werd voorgeleid 67 en moest zeggen of Hij de Christus was of niet. Hij antwoordde: ‘Als Ik het u zeg, gelooft u Mij toch niet. 68 U wilt zelfs geen antwoord geven op mijn vragen. 69 Maar vanaf nu zal Ik, de Mensenzoon, zitten aan de rechterhand van de almachtige God.’ 70 ‘U bent dus de Zoon van God?’ vroeg de Hoge Raad. Hij antwoordde: ‘Nu u het zelf zegt: ja, dat ben Ik.’ 71 ‘Waarom zouden we er nu nog getuigen bij halen?’ schreeuwden ze. ‘We hebben het uit zijn eigen mond gehoord!’