Matthew 26
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
The King Is Put To Death
26 And it came about that when Jesus finished all[a] these words, He said to His disciples, 2 “You know that after two days the Passover [Feast] comes[b], and the Son of Man is handed-over so as to be crucified”.
The Priests Plot To Seize And Kill Jesus
3 Then the chief priests and the elders of the people were gathered together in the courtyard[c] of the high priest, the one being called Caiaphas. 4 And they plotted in order that they might seize Jesus by deceit[d] and kill Him. 5 But they were saying, “Not during the Feast, in order that no uproar may take place among the people”.
Jesus Is Anointed With Oil In Preparation For His Burial
6 Now Jesus having come-to-be in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, 7 a woman came to Him having an alabaster-jar of very-expensive perfume[e]. And she poured it down upon His head while He was reclining-back [to eat]. 8 But having seen it, the disciples were indignant, saying, “For what purpose is this waste? 9 For this could have been sold for much and given to poor ones”. 10 But having known it, Jesus said to them, “Why are you causing troubles for the woman? For she worked a good work[f] for[g] Me. 11 For you always have the poor with you, but you do not always have Me. 12 For this one having put this perfume on My body did it so as to[h] prepare Me for burial. 13 Truly I say to you, wherever this good-news is proclaimed in the whole world, what this one did will also be spoken for a memorial of her”.
Jesus Is Betrayed By One of The Twelve
14 Then one of the twelve, the one being called Judas Iscariot, having gone to the chief priests, 15 said, “What are you willing to give me, and I will hand Him over to you?” And the ones set[i] thirty silver-coins for him. 16 And from that time on, he was seeking a favorable-opportunity in order that he might hand Him over.
Jesus Celebrates Passover With The Twelve
17 Now on the first day of the Feast of Unleavened-Bread, the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover [meal]?” 18 And the One said, “Go into the city to so-and-so[j], and say to him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time is near. I am doing[k] the Passover [meal] with you, along-with My disciples”’” 19 And the disciples did as Jesus directed them. And they prepared the Passover [meal]. 20 And having become evening, He was reclining back [to eat] with the twelve.
The Betrayer Is Exposed
21 And while they were eating, He said, “Truly I say to you that one of you will hand Me over”. 22 And while being extremely grieved, each one began to say to Him, “I am not the one, am I, Lord?” 23 And the One, having responded, said, “The one having dipped his hand with[l] Me in the bowl— this one will hand Me over. 24 The Son of Man is going just as it has been written about Him— but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is being handed-over! It would have been better for him if that man had not been born”. 25 And having responded, Judas, the one handing Him over, said, “I am not[m] the one, am I, Rabbi?” He says to him, “You said[n] it ”.
The Bread And The Wine Are Given a New Meaning
26 And while they were eating, having taken bread and having blessed it [o], Jesus broke it. And having given it to the disciples, He said, “Take, eat. This is My body”. 27 And having taken a cup and given-thanks, He gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, everyone. 28 For this is My blood of [p] the covenant— the blood being poured-out for many for forgiveness of sins. 29 And I say to you, I will by-no-means drink of this fruit of the grapevine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in the kingdom of My Father”.
You Will All Be Scattered In Fulfillment of Zechariah. Peter’s Denial Is Predicted
30 And having sung-a-hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 31 Then Jesus says to them, “You all will be caused-to-fall in-connection-with Me[q] during this night. For it has been written [in Zech 13:7]: ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered’. 32 But after I am raised, I will go ahead of you to Galilee”. 33 But having responded, Peter said to Him, “If all[r] will be caused-to-fall in connection with You, I will never be caused to fall”. 34 Jesus said to him, “Truly I say to you that during this night, before a rooster crows, you will deny Me three-times”. 35 Peter says to Him, “Even if I have-to die with You, I will never deny You”. All the disciples also spoke likewise.
Jesus Waits And Prays In The Garden of Gethsemane
36 Then Jesus comes with them to a place being called Gethsemane. And He says to the disciples, “Sit here while[s] I pray, having gone there”. 37 And having taken-along Peter and the two sons[t] of Zebedee, He began to be grieved and distressed. 38 Then He says to them, “My soul is deeply-grieved, to the point of death. Stay here and keep-watching with Me”. 39 And having gone ahead a little, He fell on His face while praying and saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I want[u], but as You want ”. 40 And He comes to the disciples and finds them sleeping. And He says to Peter, “So were you[v] [three] not strong-enough[w] to keep watch with Me for one hour? 41 Keep watching, and be praying that[x] you may not enter into temptation[y]. The spirit is willing[z], but the flesh is weak”. 42 Again having gone away for a second time, He prayed, saying, “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, let Your will be done”. 43 And having come, He again found them sleeping. For their eyes had been weighed-down. 44 And having left them again, having gone away, He prayed for a third time, having spoken the same thing[aa] again. 45 Then He comes to the disciples and says to them, “Are you sleeping and resting[ab] from-now-on[ac]? Behold— the hour has drawn-near, and the Son of Man is being handed-over into the hands of sinners. 46 Arise, let us be going. Behold— the one handing Me over has drawn near”.
Jesus Is Betrayed With a Kiss And Arrested
47 And while He was still speaking, behold— Judas, one of the twelve, came. And with him was a large crowd from the chief priests and elders of the people with swords and clubs. 48 Now the one handing Him over gave them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss is He. Seize Him”. 49 And immediately having gone to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi”, and kissed Him. 50 And Jesus said to him, “Friend, it is for what[ad] you are here”. Then, having come to Him, they put their hands on Jesus and seized Him. 51 And behold— one of the ones with Jesus, having stretched-out his hand, withdrew his sword. And having struck the slave of the high priest, he took-off his ear. 52 Then Jesus says to him, “Return your sword into its place. For all the ones having taken the sword will perish by the sword. 53 Or do you think[ae] that I am not able to appeal-to My Father, and He will provide[af] Me right-now more than twelve legions[ag] of angels? 54 How then would the Scriptures saying that it must take place in this manner be fulfilled?” 55 At that hour, Jesus said to the crowds, “Did you come out to arrest Me with swords and clubs as-if against a robber? Daily I was sitting in the temple teaching, and you did not seize Me. 56 But this entire thing has taken place in order that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled”. Then all the disciples, having left[ah] Him, fled.
Jesus Is Led Before The High Priest And The Sanhedrin. Peter Follows
57 Now the ones having seized Jesus led Him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together. 58 And Peter was following Him at a distance, as far as the courtyard of the high priest. And having entered inside, he was sitting with the officers[ai] to see the outcome.
Jesus Swears Under Oath That He Is The Messiah, The Son of God
59 Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false-testimony against Jesus, so that they might put Him to death. 60 And they did not find it, many false-witnesses having come-forward. But finally, two having come-forward 61 said, “This One said, ‘I am able to tear-down the temple of God, and to build it in three days’”. 62 And having stood up, the high priest said to Him, “Are You answering nothing? What is it these[aj] ones are testifying against You?” 63 But Jesus was being silent. And the high priest said to Him, “I am putting You under oath[ak] by the living God that You tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God”. 64 Jesus says to him, “You said[al] it. Nevertheless, I say to you— from-now-on[am] you will see the Son of Man sitting on the right side of the Power[an], and coming on the clouds[ao] of heaven”. 65 Then the high priest tore his garments, saying, “He blasphemed! What further need do we have of witnesses? See— now you heard the blasphemy. 66 What seems right to you?” And the ones, having responded, said, “He is subject-to[ap] death!” 67 Then they spat in His face and beat Him. And the[aq] ones slapped Him, 68 saying, “Prophesy to us, Christ— who is the one having hit You?”
Peter Denies That He Even Knows Jesus
69 Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. And one servant-girl came to him, saying, “You also were with Jesus the Galilean”. 70 But the one denied it in front of everyone, saying, “I do not know what you are saying”. 71 And he having gone out to the gate[ar], another saw him. And she says to the ones there, “This one was with Jesus the Nazarene”. 72 And again he denied it with an oath that “I do not know the man”. 73 And having come to him after a little while, the ones standing there said to Peter, “Truly you also are one of them, for even your speaking[as] makes you evident”. 74 Then he began to curse[at], and to swear-with-an-oath[au] that “I do not know the man”. And immediately a rooster crowed. 75 And Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken[av]— that “Before a rooster crows, you will deny Me three-times”. And having gone outside, he wept bitterly.
Footnotes
- Matthew 26:1 That is, all the words spoken in chapters 24-25; or, that day (21:23-25:46); or, in the public ministry (4:17-25:46).
- Matthew 26:2 Or, takes place.
- Matthew 26:3 Or, palace.
- Matthew 26:4 Or, treachery, cunning.
- Matthew 26:7 Or, fragrant oil.
- Matthew 26:10 Or, did a good deed.
- Matthew 26:10 Or, to, with reference to.
- Matthew 26:12 Jesus may mean that she knowingly did it for this purpose; or, that she did so without realizing it.
- Matthew 26:15 This may mean ‘set on a scale’, and thus, weighed out, paid; Or, set as the price, intending to pay upon delivery.
- Matthew 26:18 Some think Jesus did not name the person so that Judas would not know in advance; others think Matthew did not name the person to protect him from the Jews.
- Matthew 26:18 That is, observing, performing.
- Matthew 26:23 That is, It is one of the ones eating with Me.
- Matthew 26:25 When his turn arrives, Judas asks the same question, which expects a ‘No’ answer.
- Matthew 26:25 This may simply mean ‘Yes’; or, it may be intentionally ambiguous, leaving the hearers to take it one way (You said it rightly; you are not the one’), but meaning the opposite (You said it falsely; you are the one). The eleven thought Jesus meant the former; Jesus and Judas knew He meant the latter.
- Matthew 26:26 Or, blessed God.
- Matthew 26:28 That is, inaugurating the new covenant.
- Matthew 26:31 That is, in connection with what is going to happen to Me tonight.
- Matthew 26:33 The grammar means ‘Assuming that all’.
- Matthew 26:36 Or, as long as. Or, until (until I pray and return).
- Matthew 26:37 That is, James and John.
- Matthew 26:39 Or, wish, will.
- Matthew 26:40 This word is plural.
- Matthew 26:40 Or, did you not have strength, were you not able.
- Matthew 26:41 Or, Keep watching and praying, in order that.
- Matthew 26:41 Jesus may mean the temptation to deny Him as He predicted; or, to sleep.
- Matthew 26:41 Or, is eager, ready. This willingness may refer to their promise in v 35. Their weak flesh needs spiritual strength if they are to stand firm. Pray for strength so that the upcoming trial does not become a cause of falling for you. Or, Jesus may mean that they want to stay awake, but their body is tired.
- Matthew 26:44 Or, statement, word of prayer. This word is singular. That is, the same request.
- Matthew 26:45 Or, Sleep and rest (a command).
- Matthew 26:45 Or, henceforth, for the remaining time. That is, are you going to sleep away all the remaining time? This sentence may be viewed as a reproach, or as fatherly sympathy.
- Matthew 26:50 Or, This is for what you are here (just as it has been written, v 24, 56). Or, Is this for what you are here?; or, Do that for which you are here.
- Matthew 26:53 Or, suppose, imagine, presume.
- Matthew 26:53 Or, put at My disposal, place beside Me.
- Matthew 26:53 A Roman legion had about 6000 soldiers, plus horsemen and auxiliaries. Rather than a literal number of angels, Jesus may simply mean ‘a huge, overwhelming force’.
- Matthew 26:56 Or, abandoned.
- Matthew 26:58 That is, the temple guards.
- Matthew 26:62 Or, Are You answering nothing as to what these.
- Matthew 26:63 Or, causing You to swear. That is, Tell us under oath.
- Matthew 26:64 Jesus answers them as He did Judas in v 25. Some think it simply means ‘Yes’. Others think its meaning depends on the context. In any case, Jesus does not leave His meaning at all unclear, because He goes on to say ‘Nevertheless’. No matter what you think, I say to you. Then He directly and unequivocally states that He is exactly the Messiah coming in power and glory to carry out judgment that they were expecting. Mk 14:62 says ‘I am’, giving the intent of what is said here.
- Matthew 26:64 from now on. Or, henceforth. After today, this is how you will next see Me.
- Matthew 26:64 That is, of God. Or, of power; that is, of God’s power.
- Matthew 26:64 Sitting on the right side... and coming on the clouds. Jesus is claiming to be the fulfillment of Ps 110:1 and Dan 7:13.
- Matthew 26:66 Or, liable to, deserving of.
- Matthew 26:67 Matthew may mean ‘And others’, another group besides the priests and elders in the previous sentence; or, ‘And some’ of the ones in the previous sentence.
- Matthew 26:71 That is, the gate from the street into the courtyard.
- Matthew 26:73 That is, your Galilean accent or manner of speaking.
- Matthew 26:74 That is, to put under a curse, such as, May I be cursed if I know Him.
- Matthew 26:74 For example, By the heavens, I do not know Him.
- Matthew 26:75 Or, the word of Jesus, who had said that.
Mateo 26
Nueva Versión Internacional (Castilian)
La conspiración contra Jesús(A)
26 Después de exponer todas estas cosas, Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: 2 «Como ya sabéis, faltan dos días para la Pascua, y el Hijo del hombre será entregado para que lo crucifiquen».
3 Se reunieron entonces los jefes de los sacerdotes y los ancianos del pueblo en el palacio de Caifás, el sumo sacerdote, 4 y con artimañas buscaban cómo arrestar a Jesús para matarlo. 5 «Pero no durante la fiesta —decían—, no sea que se amotine el pueblo».
Una mujer unge a Jesús en Betania(B)
6 Estando Jesús en Betania, en casa de Simón llamado el Leproso, 7 se acercó una mujer con un frasco de alabastro lleno de un perfume muy caro, y lo derramó sobre la cabeza de Jesús mientras él estaba sentado a la mesa.
8 Al ver esto, los discípulos se indignaron.
―¿Para qué este desperdicio? —dijeron—. 9 Podía haberse vendido este perfume por mucho dinero para darlo a los pobres.
10 Consciente de ello, Jesús les dijo:
―¿Por qué molestáis a esta mujer? Ella ha hecho una buena obra conmigo. 11 A los pobres siempre los tendréis con vosotros, pero a mí no me vais a tener siempre. 12 Al derramar ella este perfume sobre mi cuerpo, lo hizo a fin de prepararme para la sepultura. 13 Os aseguro que en cualquier parte del mundo donde se predique este evangelio, se contará también, en memoria de esta mujer, lo que ella hizo.
Judas acuerda traicionar a Jesús(C)
14 Uno de los doce, el que se llamaba Judas Iscariote, fue a ver a los jefes de los sacerdotes.
15 ―¿Cuánto me dais si yo os entrego a Jesús? —les propuso.
Decidieron pagarle treinta monedas de plata. 16 Y desde entonces Judas buscaba una oportunidad para entregarlo.
La Cena del Señor(D)(E)(F)
17 El primer día de la fiesta de los Panes sin levadura, se acercaron los discípulos a Jesús y le preguntaron:
―¿Dónde quieres que hagamos los preparativos para que comas la Pascua?
18 Él les respondió que fueran a la ciudad, a la casa de cierto hombre, y le dijeran: «El Maestro dice: “Mi tiempo está cerca. Voy a celebrar la Pascua en tu casa con mis discípulos”». 19 Los discípulos hicieron entonces como Jesús les había mandado, y prepararon la Pascua.
20 Al anochecer, Jesús estaba sentado a la mesa con los doce. 21 Mientras comían, les dijo:
―Os aseguro que uno de vosotros me va a traicionar.
22 Ellos se entristecieron mucho, y uno por uno comenzaron a preguntarle:
―¿Acaso seré yo, Señor?
23 ―El que mete la mano conmigo en el plato es el que me va a traicionar —respondió Jesús—. 24 A la verdad, el Hijo del hombre se irá, tal como está escrito de él, pero ¡ay de aquel que lo traiciona! Más le valdría a ese hombre no haber nacido.
25 ―¿Acaso seré yo, Rabí? —le dijo Judas, el que lo iba a traicionar.
―Tú lo has dicho —le contestó Jesús.
26 Mientras comían, Jesús tomó pan y lo bendijo. Luego lo partió y se lo dio a sus discípulos, diciéndoles:
―Tomad y comed; esto es mi cuerpo.
27 Después tomó la copa, dio gracias y se la ofreció diciéndoles:
―Bebed de ella todos. 28 Esto es mi sangre del pacto,[a] que es derramada por muchos para el perdón de pecados. 29 Os digo que no beberé de este fruto de la vid desde ahora en adelante, hasta el día en que beba con vosotros el vino nuevo en el reino de mi Padre.
30 Después de cantar los salmos, salieron al monte de los Olivos.
Jesús predice la negación de Pedro(G)
31 ―Esta misma noche —les dijo Jesús— todos vosotros me abandonaréis, porque está escrito:
»“Heriré al pastor,
y se dispersarán las ovejas del rebaño”.[b]
32 Pero, después de que yo haya resucitado, iré delante de vosotros a Galilea».
33 ―Aunque todos te abandonen —declaró Pedro—, yo jamás lo haré.
34 ―Te aseguro —le contestó Jesús— que esta misma noche, antes de que cante el gallo, me negarás tres veces.
35 ―Aunque tenga que morir contigo —insistió Pedro—, jamás te negaré.
Y los demás discípulos dijeron lo mismo.
Jesús en Getsemaní(H)
36 Luego fue Jesús con sus discípulos a un lugar llamado Getsemaní, y les dijo: «Sentaos aquí mientras voy más allá a orar». 37 Se llevó a Pedro y a los dos hijos de Zebedeo, y comenzó a sentirse triste y angustiado. 38 «Es tal la angustia que me invade que me siento morir —les dijo—. Quedaos aquí y permaneced despiertos conmigo».
39 Yendo un poco más allá, se postró sobre su rostro y oró: «Padre mío, si es posible, no me hagas beber este trago amargo.[c] Pero no sea lo que yo quiero, sino lo que quieres tú».
40 Luego volvió adonde estaban sus discípulos y los encontró dormidos. «¿No pudisteis permanecer despiertos conmigo ni una hora? —le dijo a Pedro—. 41 Estad alerta y orad para no caer en tentación. El espíritu está dispuesto, pero el cuerpo[d] es débil».
42 Por segunda vez se retiró y oró: «Padre mío, si no es posible evitar que yo beba este trago amargo,[e] hágase tu voluntad».
43 Cuando volvió, otra vez los encontró dormidos, porque se les cerraban los ojos de sueño. 44 Así que los dejó y se retiró a orar por tercera vez, diciendo lo mismo.
45 Volvió de nuevo a los discípulos y les dijo: «¿Seguís durmiendo y descansando? Mirad, se acerca la hora, y el Hijo del hombre va a ser entregado en manos de pecadores. 46 ¡Levantaos! ¡Vámonos! ¡Ahí viene el que me traiciona!»
Arresto de Jesús(I)
47 Todavía estaba hablando Jesús cuando llegó Judas, uno de los doce. Lo acompañaba una gran turba armada con espadas y palos, enviada por los jefes de los sacerdotes y los ancianos del pueblo. 48 El traidor les había dado esta contraseña: «Al que dé un beso, ese es; arrestadlo». 49 En seguida Judas se acercó a Jesús y lo saludó.
―¡Rabí! —le dijo, y lo besó.
50 ―Amigo —le replicó Jesús—, ¿a qué vienes?[f]
Entonces los hombres se acercaron y prendieron a Jesús. 51 En eso, uno de los que estaban con él extendió la mano, sacó la espada e hirió al siervo del sumo sacerdote, cortándole una oreja.
52 ―Guarda tu espada —le dijo Jesús—, porque los que a hierro matan, a hierro mueren.[g] 53 ¿Crees que no puedo acudir a mi Padre, y al instante pondría a mi disposición más de doce batallones[h] de ángeles? 54 Pero, entonces, ¿cómo se cumplirían las Escrituras que dicen que así tiene que suceder?
55 Y de inmediato dijo a la turba:
―¿Acaso soy un bandido,[i] para que vengáis con espadas y palos a arrestarme? Todos los días me sentaba a enseñar en el templo, y no me prendisteis. 56 Pero todo esto ha sucedido para que se cumpla lo que escribieron los profetas.
Entonces todos los discípulos lo abandonaron y huyeron.
Jesús ante el Consejo(J)
57 Los que habían arrestado a Jesús lo llevaron ante Caifás, el sumo sacerdote, donde se habían reunido los maestros de la ley y los ancianos. 58 Pero Pedro lo siguió de lejos hasta el patio del sumo sacerdote. Entró y se sentó con los guardias para ver en qué terminaba aquello.
59 Los jefes de los sacerdotes y el Consejo en pleno buscaban alguna prueba falsa contra Jesús para poder condenarlo a muerte. 60 Pero no la encontraron, a pesar de que se presentaron muchos falsos testigos.
Por fin se presentaron dos, 61 que declararon:
―Este hombre dijo: “Puedo destruir el templo de Dios y reconstruirlo en tres días”.
62 Poniéndose en pie, el sumo sacerdote le dijo a Jesús:
―¿No vas a responder? ¿Qué significan estas denuncias en tu contra?
63 Pero Jesús se quedó callado. Así que el sumo sacerdote insistió:
―Te ordeno en el nombre del Dios viviente que nos digas si eres el Cristo, el Hijo de Dios.
64 ―Tú lo has dicho —respondió Jesús—. Pero yo os digo a todos: De ahora en adelante veréis al Hijo del hombre sentado a la derecha del Todopoderoso, y viniendo en las nubes del cielo.
65 ―¡Ha blasfemado! —exclamó el sumo sacerdote, rasgándose las vestiduras—. ¿Para qué necesitamos más testigos? ¡Mirad, vosotros mismos habéis oído la blasfemia! 66 ¿Qué pensáis de esto?
―Merece la muerte —le contestaron.
67 Entonces algunos le escupieron en el rostro y le dieron puñetazos. Otros lo abofeteaban 68 y decían:
―A ver, Cristo, ¡adivina quién te pegó!
Pedro niega a Jesús(K)
69 Mientras tanto, Pedro estaba sentado afuera, en el patio, y una criada se le acercó.
―Tú también estabas con Jesús de Galilea —le dijo.
70 Pero él lo negó delante de todos, diciendo:
―No sé de qué estás hablando.
71 Luego salió a la puerta, donde otra criada lo vio y dijo a los que estaban allí:
―Este estaba con Jesús de Nazaret.
72 Él lo volvió a negar, jurándoles:
―¡A ese hombre ni lo conozco!
73 Poco después se acercaron a Pedro los que estaban allí y le dijeron:
―Seguro que eres uno de ellos; se nota por tu acento.
74 Y comenzó a echar maldiciones, y les juró:
―¡A ese hombre ni lo conozco!
En ese instante cantó un gallo. 75 Entonces Pedro se acordó de lo que Jesús había dicho: «Antes de que cante el gallo, me negarás tres veces». Y saliendo de allí, lloró amargamente.
Footnotes
- 26:28 del pacto. Var. del nuevo pacto (véase Lc 22:20).
- 26:31 Zac 13:7
- 26:39 no … amargo. Lit. que pase de mí esta copa.
- 26:41 el cuerpo. Lit. la carne.
- 26:42 evitar … amargo. Lit. que esto pase de mí.
- 26:50 ¿a qué vienes? Alt. haz lo que viniste a hacer.
- 26:52 porque … mueren. Lit. porque todos los que toman espada, por espada perecerán.
- 26:53 batallones. Lit. legiones.
- 26:55 bandido. Alt. insurgente.
Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing
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