| Berean Study Bible | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1Then the whole council rose and led Jesus away to Pilate. | 1Then their whole assembly rose up and brought Him before Pilate. |
| 2And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.” | 2They began to accuse Him, saying, "We found this man subverting our nation, opposing payment of taxes to Caesar, and saying that He Himself is the Messiah, a King." |
| 3So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. | 3So Pilate asked Him, "Are You the King of the Jews?" He answered him, "You have said it." |
| 4Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.” | 4Pilate then told the chief priests and the crowds, "I find no grounds for charging this man." |
| 5But they kept insisting, “He stirs up the people all over Judea with His teaching. He began in Galilee and has come all the way here.” | 5But they kept insisting, "He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee where He started even to here." |
| 6When Pilate heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean. | 6When Pilate heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean. |
| 7And learning that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who himself was in Jerusalem at that time. | 7Finding that He was under Herod's jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem during those days. |
| 8When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had heard about Him and was hoping to see Him perform a miracle. | 8Herod was very glad to see Jesus; for a long time he had wanted to see Him because he had heard about Him and was hoping to see some miracle performed by Him. |
| 9Herod questioned Jesus at great length, but He gave no answer. | 9So he kept asking Him questions, but Jesus did not answer him. |
| 10Meanwhile, the chief priests and scribes stood there, vehemently accusing Him. | 10The chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing Him. |
| 11And even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate. | 11Then Herod, with his soldiers, treated Him with contempt, mocked Him, dressed Him in a brilliant robe, and sent Him back to Pilate. |
| 12That day Herod and Pilate became friends; before this time they had been enemies. | 12That very day Herod and Pilate became friends. Previously, they had been hostile toward each other. |
| 13Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people, | 13Pilate called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people, |
| 14and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined Him here in your presence and found Him not guilty of your charges against Him. | 14and said to them, "You have brought me this man as one who subverts the people. But in fact, after examining Him in your presence, I have found no grounds to charge this man with those things you accuse Him of. |
| 15Neither has Herod, for he sent Him back to us. As you can see, He has done nothing deserving of death. | 15Neither has Herod, because he sent Him back to us. Clearly, He has done nothing to deserve death. |
| 16Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.” | 16Therefore, I will have Him whipped and then release Him." |
| 17 | 17For according to the festival he had to release someone to them. |
| 18But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!” | 18Then they all cried out together, "Take this man away! Release Barabbas to us!" |
| 19(Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.) | 19(He had been thrown into prison for a rebellion that had taken place in the city, and for murder.) |
| 20Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again, | 20Pilate, wanting to release Jesus, addressed them again, |
| 21but they kept shouting, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!” | 21but they kept shouting, "Crucify! Crucify Him!" |
| 22A third time he said to them, “What evil has this man done? I have found in Him no offense worthy of death. So after I punish Him, I will release Him.” | 22A third time he said to them, "Why? What has this man done wrong? I have found in Him no grounds for the death penalty. Therefore, I will have Him whipped and then release Him." |
| 23But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices for Jesus to be crucified. And their clamor prevailed. | 23But they kept up the pressure, demanding with loud voices that He be crucified. And their voices won out. |
| 24So Pilate sentenced that their demand be met. | 24So Pilate decided to grant their demand |
| 25As they had requested, he released the one imprisoned for insurrection and murder, and handed Jesus over to their will. | 25and released the one they were asking for, who had been thrown into prison for rebellion and murder. But he handed Jesus over to their will. |
| 26As the soldiers led Him away, they seized Simon of Cyrene on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him to carry behind Jesus. | 26As they led Him away, they seized Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming in from the country, and laid the cross on him to carry behind Jesus. |
| 27A great number of people followed Him, including women who kept mourning and wailing for Him. | 27A large crowd of people followed Him, including women who were mourning and lamenting Him. |
| 28But Jesus turned to them and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children. | 28But turning to them, Jesus said, "Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and your children. |
| 29Look, the days are coming when people will say, ‘Blessed are the barren women, the wombs that never bore, and breasts that never nursed!’ | 29Look, the days are coming when they will say, The women without children, the wombs that never bore and the breasts that never nursed, are fortunate!' |
| 30At that time ‘they will say to the mountains, “Fall on us!” and to the hills, “Cover us!” ’ | 30Then they will begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us!' and to the hills, Cover us!' |
| 31For if men do these things while the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?” | 31For if they do these things when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry?" |
| 32Two others, who were criminals, were also led away to be executed with Jesus. | 32Two others--criminals--were also led away to be executed with Him. |
| 33When they came to the place called The Skull, they crucified Him there, along with the criminals, one on His right and the other on His left. | 33When they arrived at the place called The Skull, they crucified Him there, along with the criminals, one on the right and one on the left. |
| 34Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots. | 34Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, because they do not know what they are doing." And they divided His clothes and cast lots. |
| 35The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.” | 35The people stood watching, and even the leaders kept scoffing: "He saved others; let Him save Himself if this is God's Messiah, the Chosen One!" |
| 36The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine. | 36The soldiers also mocked Him. They came offering Him sour wine |
| 37“If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!” | 37and said, "If You are the King of the Jews, save Yourself!" |
| 38Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. | 38An inscription was above Him: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. |
| 39One of the criminals who hung there heaped abuse on Him. “Are You not the Christ?” he said. “Save Yourself and us!” | 39Then one of the criminals hanging there began to yell insults at Him: "Aren't You the Messiah? Save Yourself and us!" |
| 40But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment? | 40But the other answered, rebuking him: "Don't you even fear God, since you are undergoing the same punishment? |
| 41We are punished justly, for we are receiving what our actions deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” | 41We are punished justly, because we're getting back what we deserve for the things we did, but this man has done nothing wrong." |
| 42Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom!” | 42Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom!" |
| 43And Jesus said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” | 43And He said to him, "I assure you: Today you will be with Me in paradise." |
| 44It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over all the land until the ninth hour. | 44It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three, |
| 45The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle. | 45because the sun's light failed. The curtain of the sanctuary was split down the middle. |
| 46Then Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit.” And when He had said this, He breathed His last. | 46And Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into Your hands I entrust My spirit." Saying this, He breathed His last. |
| 47When the centurion saw what had happened, he gave glory to God, saying, “Surely this was a righteous man.” | 47When the centurion saw what happened, he began to glorify God, saying, "This man really was righteous!" |
| 48And when all the people who had gathered for this spectacle saw what had happened, they returned home beating their breasts. | 48All the crowds that had gathered for this spectacle, when they saw what had taken place, went home, striking their chests. |
| 49But all those who knew Jesus, including the women who had followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance watching these things. | 49But all who knew Him, including the women who had followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things. |
| 50Now there was a Council member named Joseph, a good and righteous man, | 50There was a good and righteous man named Joseph, a member of the Sanhedrin, |
| 51who had not consented to their decision or action. He was from the Judean town of Arimathea, and was waiting for the kingdom of God. | 51who had not agreed with their plan and action. He was from Arimathea, a Judean town, and was looking forward to the kingdom of God. |
| 52He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus. | 52He approached Pilate and asked for Jesus' body. |
| 53Then he took it down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, and placed it in a tomb cut into the rock, where no one had yet been laid. | 53Taking it down, he wrapped it in fine linen and placed it in a tomb cut into the rock, where no one had ever been placed. |
| 54It was Preparation Day, and the Sabbath was beginning. | 54It was preparation day, and the Sabbath was about to begin. |
| 55The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed, and they saw the tomb and how His body was placed. | 55The women who had come with Him from Galilee followed along and observed the tomb and how His body was placed. |
| 56Then they returned to prepare spices and perfumes. And they rested on the Sabbath, according to the commandment. | 56Then they returned and prepared spices and perfumes. And they rested on the Sabbath according to the commandment. |
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