Mark 14
Christian Standard Bible Anglicised
The Plot to Kill Jesus
14 It(A) was two days before the Passover(B) and the Festival(C) of Unleavened Bread.(D) The chief priests and the scribes(E) were looking for a cunning(F) way to arrest Jesus and kill him.(G) 2 ‘Not during the festival,’ they said, ‘so that there won’t be a riot among the people.’
The Anointing at Bethany
3 While(H) he was in Bethany(I) at the house of Simon the leper,[a](J) as he was reclining at the table,(K) a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume of pure nard. She broke the jar and poured it on his head.(L) 4 But some were expressing indignation to one another: ‘Why has this perfume been wasted? 5 For this perfume might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii[b](M) and given to the poor.’(N) And they began to scold her.
6 Jesus replied, ‘Leave her alone. Why are you bothering her? She has done a noble thing(O) for me. 7 You always have the poor(P) with you, and you can do what is good for them whenever you want, but you do not always have me.(Q) 8 She has done what she could; she has anointed my body(R) in advance for burial.(S) 9 Truly I tell you,(T) wherever the gospel(U) is proclaimed in the whole world,(V) what she has done will also be told in memory of her.’
10 Then(W) Judas Iscariot,(X) one of the Twelve,(Y) went to the chief priests(Z) to betray Jesus(AA) to them. 11 And when they heard this, they were glad and promised to give him money.(AB) So he started looking for a good opportunity to betray(AC) him.
Preparation for Passover
12 On(AD) the first day of Unleavened Bread, when they sacrifice the Passover lamb,(AE) his disciples(AF) asked him, ‘Where do you want us to go and prepare the Passover so that you may eat it? ’
13 So he sent two of his disciples and told them, ‘Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him. 14 Wherever he enters, tell the owner of the house, “The Teacher(AG) says, ‘Where is my guest room where I may eat the Passover with my disciples? ’ ” 15 He will show you a large room upstairs, furnished and ready. Make the preparations for us there.’ 16 So the disciples(AH) went out, entered the city, and found it just as he had told them, and they prepared the Passover.
Betrayal at the Passover
17 When(AI) evening came, he arrived with the Twelve.(AJ) 18 While they were reclining and eating, Jesus said, ‘Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me – one who is eating with me.’
19 They began to be distressed and to say to him one by one, ‘Surely not I? ’
20 He said to them, ‘It is one of the Twelve – the one who is dipping bread in the bowl with me. 21 For the Son of Man(AK) will go just as it is written(AL) about him,(AM) but woe(AN) to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for him if he had not been born.’
The First Lord’s Supper
22 As(AO) they were eating, he took bread,(AP) blessed and broke(AQ) it, gave it to them,(AR) and said, ‘Take it; this is my body.’(AS) 23 Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks,(AT) he gave it to them, and they all drank from it. 24 He said to them, ‘This is my blood of the covenant,[c](AU) which is poured out(AV) for many.(AW) 25 Truly I tell you,(AX) I will no longer drink of the fruit of the vine(AY) until that day when I drink it new[d](AZ) in the kingdom of God.’(BA)
26 After singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.(BB)
Peter’s Denial Predicted
27 Then(BC) Jesus said to them, ‘All of you will fall away,[e] because it is written:(BD)
28 But after I have risen,(BG) I will go ahead of you to Galilee.’(BH)
29 Peter(BI) told him, ‘Even if everyone falls away, I will not.’
30 ‘Truly I tell you,’ Jesus said to him, ‘today, this very night, before the cock crows twice, you will deny me three times.’(BJ)
31 But he kept insisting, ‘If I have to die with you, I will never deny you.’ And they all said the same thing.
The Prayer in the Garden
32 Then(BK) they came to a place named Gethsemane, and he told his disciples,(BL) ‘Sit here while I pray.’(BM) 33 He took Peter,(BN) James,(BO) and John(BP) with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. 34 He said to them, ‘I am deeply grieved[g] to the point of death. Remain here and stay awake.’(BQ) 35 He went a little further, fell to the ground, and prayed that if it were possible, the hour(BR) might pass from him. 36 And he said, ‘Abba,[h] Father!(BS) All things are possible(BT) for you. Take this cup(BU) away from me. Nevertheless, not what I will, but what you will.’ 37 Then he came and found them sleeping. He said to Peter, ‘Simon,(BV) are you sleeping?(BW) Couldn’t you stay awake for one hour? 38 Stay awake and pray(BX) so that you won’t enter into temptation.[i](BY) The spirit(BZ) is willing, but the flesh(CA) is weak.’ 39 Once again he went away and prayed, saying the same thing. 40 And again he came and found them sleeping, because they could not keep their eyes open. They did not know what to say to him.(CB) 41 Then he came a third time and said to them, ‘Are you still sleeping and resting? Enough! The time has come. See, the Son of Man(CC) is betrayed into the hands of sinners.(CD) 42 Get up;(CE) let’s go. See, my betrayer is near.’
Judas’s Betrayal of Jesus
43 While(CF) he was still speaking, Judas,(CG) one of the Twelve,(CH) suddenly arrived. With him was a mob, with swords and clubs, from the chief priests, the scribes,(CI) and the elders.(CJ) 44 His betrayer had given them a signal. ‘The one I kiss,’ he said, ‘he’s the one; arrest him and take him away under guard.’ 45 So when he came, immediately he went up to Jesus and said, ‘Rabbi! ’(CK) and kissed him. 46 They took hold of him and arrested him. 47 One of those who stood by drew his sword, struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his ear.
48 Jesus said to them, ‘Have you come out with swords and clubs, as if I were a criminal,[j] to capture me? 49 Every day I was among you, teaching in the temple,(CL) and you didn’t arrest me. But the Scriptures(CM) must be fulfilled.’(CN)
50 Then they all deserted him and ran away.(CO) 51 Now a certain young man, wearing nothing but a linen cloth, was following him. They caught hold of him, 52 but he left the linen cloth behind and ran away naked.(CP)
Jesus Faces the Sanhedrin
53 They(CQ) led Jesus away to the high priest,(CR) and all the chief priests, the elders, and the scribes(CS) assembled.(CT) 54 Peter(CU) followed him at a distance, right into the high priest’s courtyard. He was sitting with the servants,[k](CV) warming himself by the fire.
55 The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin(CW) were looking for testimony against Jesus to put him to death,(CX) but they could not find any. 56 For many were giving false testimony(CY) against him, and the testimonies did not agree. 57 Some stood up and gave false testimony against him, stating, 58 ‘We heard him say, “I will destroy this temple made with human hands,(CZ) and in three days I will build another not made by hands.” ’ 59 Yet their testimony did not agree(DA) even on this.
60 Then the high priest stood up before them all and questioned Jesus, ‘Don’t you have an answer to what these men are testifying against you? ’ 61 But he kept silent and did not answer.(DB) Again the high priest questioned him, ‘Are you the Messiah,(DC) the Son(DD) of the Blessed(DE) One? ’
62 ‘I am,’(DF) said Jesus, ‘and you will see the Son of Man(DG) seated at the right hand(DH) of Power and coming with the clouds(DI) of heaven.’[l](DJ)
63 Then the high priest(DK) tore his robes(DL) and said, ‘Why do we still need witnesses?(DM) 64 You have heard the blasphemy.(DN) What is your decision? ’ They all condemned him as deserving death.(DO)
65 Then some began to spit on him, to blindfold him, and to beat him, saying, ‘Prophesy! ’(DP) The temple servants(DQ) also took him and slapped him.
Peter Denies His Lord
66 While(DR) Peter(DS) was in the courtyard below, one of the high priest’s maidservants came. 67 When she saw Peter warming himself, she looked at him and said, ‘You also were with Jesus, the man from Nazareth.’(DT)
68 But he denied it: ‘I don’t know or understand what you’re talking about.’ Then he went out to the entrance,[m] and a cock crowed.[n]
69 When the maidservant saw him again, she began to tell those standing nearby, ‘This man is one of them.’
70 But again he denied it. After a little while those standing there said to Peter again, ‘You certainly are one of them, since you’re also a Galilean.’[o](DU)
71 Then he started to curse and swear,(DV) ‘I don’t know this man you’re talking about! ’
72 Immediately a cock crowed a second time,(DW) and Peter remembered when Jesus had spoken the word to him, ‘Before the cock crows twice, you will deny me three times.’ And he broke down and wept.
Footnotes
- 14:3 Gk lepros; a term for various skin diseases; see Lv 13–14
- 14:5 A denarius = one day’s wage
- 14:24 Other mss read the new covenant
- 14:25 Or drink new wine; lit drink it new
- 14:27 Other mss add because of me this night
- 14:27 Zch 13:7
- 14:34 Or ‘My soul is swallowed up in sorrow
- 14:36 Aramaic for father
- 14:38 Or won’t be put to the test
- 14:48 Or insurrectionist
- 14:54 Or temple police, or officers, also in v. 65
- 14:62 Ps 110:1; Dn 7:13
- 14:68 Or forecourt
- 14:68 Other mss omit and a cock crowed
- 14:70 Other mss add and your speech shows it
Mark 14
New Life Version
They Look for a Way to Put Jesus to Death (A)
14 It was now two days before the supper of the special religious gathering to remember how the Jews left Egypt and the supper of bread without yeast. The religious leaders and the teachers of the Law tried to trap Jesus. They tried to take Him so they could put Him to death. 2 These men said, “This must not happen on the day of the special supper. The people would be against it and make much trouble.”
Mary of Bethany Puts Special Perfume on Jesus (B)
3 Jesus was in the town of Bethany eating in the house of Simon. Simon was a man with a very bad skin disease. A woman came with a jar of special perfume. She had given much money for this. She broke the jar and poured the special perfume on the head of Jesus. 4 Some of them were angry. They said, “Why was this special perfume wasted? 5 This perfume could have been sold for much money and given to poor people.” They spoke against her.
6 Jesus said, “Let her alone. Why are you giving her trouble? She has done a good thing to Me. 7 You will have poor people with you all the time. Whenever you want, you can do something good for them. You will not have Me all the time. 8 She did what she could. She put this perfume on My body to make Me ready for the grave. 9 For sure, I tell you, wherever this Good News is preached in all the world, this woman will be remembered for what she has done.”
Judas Hands Jesus Over to Be Killed (C)
10 Judas Iscariot was one of the twelve followers. He went to the head religious leaders of the Jews to talk about how he might hand Jesus over to them. 11 When the leaders heard it, they were glad. They promised to give Judas money. Then he looked for a way to hand Jesus over.
Getting Ready for the Special Supper (D)
12 The first day of the supper of bread without yeast was the day to kill an animal. It was for the special religious gathering to remember how the Jews left Egypt. His followers said to Jesus, “What place do You want us to make ready for You to eat this special supper?” 13 Jesus sent two of His followers on ahead and said to them, “Go into the city. There a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him. 14 He will go into a house. You say to the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher asks, “Where is the room you keep for friends, where I can eat this special supper with My followers?”’ 15 He will take you to a large room on the second floor with everything in it. Make it ready for us.”
16 The followers went from there and came into the city. They found everything as Jesus had said. They made things ready for the special supper.
17 In the evening He came with the twelve followers. 18 They sat at the table and ate. Jesus said, “For sure, I tell you, one of you will hand Me over to be killed. He is eating with Me.” 19 They were very sad. They said to Him one after the other, “Is it I?” 20 He said to them, “It is one of the twelve followers. It is the one who is putting his hand with mine into the same dish. 21 The Son of Man is going away as it is written of Him. But it will be bad for that man who hands the Son of Man over to be killed! It would have been better if he had not been born!”
The First Lord’s Supper (E)
22 As they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread. He gave thanks and broke it in pieces. He gave it to them and said, “Take, eat, this is My body.” 23 Then He took the cup and gave thanks. He gave it to them and they all drank from it. 24 He said to them, “This is My blood of the New Way of Worship which is given for many. 25 For sure, I tell you, that I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the holy nation of God.” 26 After they sang a song, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
Jesus Tells How Peter Will Lie about Him (F)
27 Jesus said to them, “All of you will be ashamed of Me and leave Me tonight. For it is written, ‘I will kill the shepherd and the sheep of the flock will spread everywhere.’ (G) 28 After I am raised from the dead, I will go before you into the country of Galilee.” 29 Peter said to Him, “Even if all men are ashamed of You and leave You, I never will.” 30 Jesus said to him, “For sure, I tell you, that today, even tonight, before a rooster crows two times, you will say three times you do not know Me.” 31 Peter spoke with strong words, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never say that I do not know You.” All the followers said the same thing.
Jesus Prays in Gethsemane (H)
32 They came to a place called Gethsemane. Jesus said to His followers, “You sit here while I pray.” 33 He took Peter and James and John with Him. He began to have much sorrow and a heavy heart. 34 He said to them, “My soul is very sad. My soul is so full of sorrow I am ready to die. You stay here and watch.” 35 He went a little farther and got down with His face on the ground. He prayed that this time of suffering might pass from Him if it could. 36 He said, “Father, You can do all things. Take away what must happen to Me. Even so, not what I want, but what You want.”
37 Then Jesus came to the followers and found them sleeping. He said to Peter, “Simon, are you sleeping? Were you not able to watch one hour? 38 Watch and pray so that you will not be tempted. Man’s spirit wants to do this, but the body does not have the power to do it.”
39 Again Jesus went away and prayed saying the same words. 40 He came back and found them sleeping again. Their eyes were heavy. They did not know what to say to Him. 41 He came the third time and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? It is enough! Listen, the time has come when the Son of Man will be handed over to sinners. 42 Get up and let us go. See! The man who will hand Me over to the head religious leader is near.”
Jesus Handed Over to Sinners (I)
43 At once, while Jesus was talking, Judas came. He was one of the twelve followers. He came with many other men who had swords and sticks. They came from the head religious leaders of the Jews and the teachers of the Law and the leaders of the people. 44 The man who was going to hand Jesus over gave the men something to look for. He said, “The Man I kiss is the One. Take hold of Him and take Him away.”
45 At once Judas went straight to Jesus and said, “Teacher!” and kissed Him. 46 Then they put their hands on Him and took Him.
47 One of the followers of Jesus who stood watching took his sword. He hit the servant owned by the head religious leader and cut off his ear. 48 Jesus said to them, “Have you come with swords and sticks to take Me as if I were a robber? 49 I have been with you every day teaching in the house of God. You never took hold of Me. But this has happened as the Holy Writings said it would happen.” 50 Then all His followers left Him and ran away.
51 A young man was following Him with only a piece of cloth around his body. They put their hands on the young man. 52 Leaving the cloth behind, he ran away with no clothes on.
Jesus Stands in Front of the Head Religious Leaders (J)
53 They led Jesus away to the head religious leader. All the religious leaders and other leaders and the teachers of the Law were gathered there. 54 But Peter followed a long way behind as they went to the house of the head religious leader. He sat with the helpers and got warm by the fire.
Jesus Stands in Front of the Court (K)
55 The religious leaders and all the court were looking for something against Jesus. They wanted to find something so they could kill Him. But they could find nothing. 56 Many came and told false things about Him, but their words did not agree. 57 Some got up and said false things against Him. They said, 58 “We have heard Him say, ‘I will destroy the house of God that was made with hands. In three days I will build another that is not made with hands.’” 59 Even these who spoke against Him were not able to agree.
60 The head religious leader stood up in front of the people. He asked Jesus, “Have You nothing to say? What about the things these men are saying against You?” 61 Jesus said nothing. Again the head religious leader asked Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Holy One?” 62 Jesus said, “I am! And you will see the Son of Man seated on the right side of the All-powerful God. You will see Him coming again in the clouds of the sky.”
63 Then the head religious leader tore his clothes apart. He said, “Do we need other people to speak against Him? 64 You have heard Him speak as if He were God! What do you think?” They all said He was guilty of death. 65 Some began to spit on Him. They covered Jesus’ face, and they hit Him. They said, “Tell us what is going to happen.” Soldiers hit Him with their hands.
Peter Said He Did Not Know Jesus (L)
66 Peter was outside in the yard. One of the servant-girls of the head religious leader came. 67 She saw Peter getting warm. She looked at him and said, “You were with Jesus of Nazareth.” 68 Peter lied, saying, “I do not know Jesus and do not understand what you are talking about.” As he went out, a rooster crowed.
69 The servant-girl saw him again. She said to the people standing around, “This man is one of them.” 70 He lied again saying that he did not know Jesus. Later, those who stood around said to Peter again, “For sure you are one of them. You are from the country of Galilee. You talk like they do.” 71 He began to say strong words and to swear. He said, “I do not know the Man you are talking about!”
72 At once a rooster crowed the second time. Peter remembered what Jesus had said to him, “Before a rooster crows two times, you will say three times you do not know Me.” When he thought about it, he cried.
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