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1Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called Passover.

1Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called the Passover.

2And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people.

2And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to put him to death, for they feared the people.

3Then Satan entered Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered among the twelve.

3Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve.

4So he went his way and conferred with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray Him to them.

4He went away and conferred with the chief priests and officers how he might betray him to them.

5And they were glad, and agreed to give him money.

5And they were glad, and agreed to give him money.

6So he promised and sought opportunity to betray Him to them in the absence of the multitude.

6So he consented and sought an opportunity to betray him to them in the absence of a crowd.

7Then came the Day of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover must be killed.

7Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed.

8And He sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat.”

8So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat it.”

9So they said to Him, “Where do You want us to prepare?”

9They said to him, “Where will you have us prepare it?”

10And He said to them, “Behold, when you have entered the city, a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him into the house which he enters.

10He said to them, “Behold, when you have entered the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him into the house that he enters

11Then you shall say to the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says to you, “Where is the guest room where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?” ’

11and tell the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says to you, Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’

12Then he will show you a large, furnished upper room; there make ready.”

12And he will show you a large upper room furnished; prepare it there.”

13So they went and found it just as He had said to them, and they prepared the Passover.

13And they went and found it just as he had told them, and they prepared the Passover.

14When the hour had come, He sat down, and the twelve apostles with Him.

14And when the hour came, he reclined at table, and the apostles with him.

15Then He said to them, “With fervent desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer;

15And he said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.

16for I say to you, I will no longer eat of it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”

16For I tell you I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”

17Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves;

17And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he said, “Take this, and divide it among yourselves.

18for I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”

18For I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”

19And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”

19And he took 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.”

20Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.

20And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.

21But behold, the hand of My betrayer is with Me on the table.

21But behold, the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table.

22And truly the Son of Man goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed!”

22For the Son of Man goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!”

23Then they began to question among themselves, which of them it was who would do this thing.

23And they began to question one another, which of them it could be who was going to do this.

24Now there was also a dispute among them, as to which of them should be considered the greatest.

24A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest.

25And He said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’

25And he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors.

26But not so among you; on the contrary, he who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he who governs as he who serves.

26But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves.

27For who is greater, he who sits at the table, or he who serves? Is it not he who sits at the table? Yet I am among you as the One who serves.

27For who is the greater, one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am among you as the one who serves.

28“But you are those who have continued with Me in My trials.

28“You are those who have stayed with me in my trials,

29And I bestow upon you a kingdom, just as My Father bestowed one upon Me,

29and I assign to you, as my Father assigned to me, a kingdom,

30that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”

30that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

31And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat.

31“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat,

32But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.”

32but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”

33But he said to Him, “Lord, I am ready to go with You, both to prison and to death.”

33Peter said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.”

34Then He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster shall not crow this day before you will deny three times that you know Me.”

34Jesus said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow this day, until you deny three times that you know me.”

35And He said to them, “When I sent you without money bag, knapsack, and sandals, did you lack anything?” So they said, “Nothing.”

35And he said to them, “When I sent you out with no moneybag or knapsack or sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “Nothing.”

36Then He said to them, “But now, he who has a money bag, let him take it, and likewise a knapsack; and he who has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one.

36He said to them, “But now let the one who has a moneybag take it, and likewise a knapsack. And let the one who has no sword sell his cloak and buy one.

37For I say to you that this which is written must still be accomplished in Me: ‘And He was numbered with the transgressors.’ For the things concerning Me have an end.”

37For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in me: ‘And he was numbered with the transgressors.’ For what is written about me has its fulfillment.”

38So they said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” And He said to them, “It is enough.”

38And they said, “Look, Lord, here are two swords.” And he said to them, “It is enough.”

39Coming out, He went to the Mount of Olives, as He was accustomed, and His disciples also followed Him.

39And he came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him.

40When He came to the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.”

40And when he came to the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.”

41And He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and prayed,

41And he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed,

42saying, “Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.”

42saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”

43Then an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him.

43And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him.

44And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

44And being in agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

45When He rose up from prayer, and had come to His disciples, He found them sleeping from sorrow.

45And when he rose from prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping for sorrow,

46Then He said to them, “Why do you sleep? Rise and pray, lest you enter into temptation.”

46and he said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.”

47And while He was still speaking, behold, a multitude; and he who was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them and drew near to Jesus to kiss Him.

47While he was still speaking, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss him,

48But Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

48but Jesus said to him, “Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?”

49When those around Him saw what was going to happen, they said to Him, “Lord, shall we strike with the sword?”

49And when those who were around him saw what would follow, they said, “Lord, shall we strike with the sword?”

50And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear.

50And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear.

51But Jesus answered and said, “Permit even this.” And He touched his ear and healed him.

51But Jesus said, “No more of this!” And he touched his ear and healed him.

52Then Jesus said to the chief priests, captains of the temple, and the elders who had come to Him, “Have you come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs?

52Then Jesus said to the chief priests and officers of the temple and elders, who had come out against him, “Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs?

53When I was with you daily in the temple, you did not try to seize Me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.”

53When 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.”

54Having arrested Him, they led Him and brought Him into the high priest’s house. But Peter followed at a distance.

54Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest’s house, and Peter was following at a distance.

55Now when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat among them.

55And when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them.

56And a certain servant girl, seeing him as he sat by the fire, looked intently at him and said, “This man was also with Him.”

56Then a servant girl, seeing him as he sat in the light and looking closely at him, said, “This man also was with him.”

57But he denied Him, saying, “Woman, I do not know Him.”

57But he denied it, saying, “Woman, I do not know him.”

58And after a little while another saw him and said, “You also are of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not!”

58And a little later someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not.”

59Then after about an hour had passed, another confidently affirmed, saying, “Surely this fellow also was with Him, for he is a Galilean.”

59And after an interval of about an hour still another insisted, saying, “Certainly this man also was with him, for he too is a Galilean.”

60But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are saying!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed.

60But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are talking about.” And immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed.

61And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.”

61And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the saying of the Lord, how he had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny me three times.”

62So Peter went out and wept bitterly.

62And he went out and wept bitterly.

63Now the men who held Jesus mocked Him and beat Him.

63Now the men who were holding Jesus in custody were mocking him as they beat him.

64And having blindfolded Him, they struck Him on the face and asked Him, saying, “Prophesy! Who is the one who struck You?”

64They also blindfolded him and kept asking him, “Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?”

65And many other things they blasphemously spoke against Him.

65And they said many other things against him, blaspheming him.

66As soon as it was day, the elders of the people, both chief priests and scribes, came together and led Him into their council, saying,

66When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people gathered together, both chief priests and scribes. And they led him away to their council, and they said,

67“If You are the Christ, tell us.” But He said to them, “If I tell you, you will by no means believe.

67“If you are the Christ, tell us.” But he said to them, “If I tell you, you will not believe,

68And if I also ask you, you will by no means answer Me or let Me go.

68and if I ask you, you will not answer.

69Hereafter the Son of Man will sit on the right hand of the power of God.”

69But from now on the Son of Man shall be seated at the right hand of the power of God.”

70Then they all said, “Are You then the Son of God?” So He said to them, “You rightly say that I am.”

70So they all said, “Are you the Son of God, then?” And he said to them, “You say that I am.”

71And they said, “What further testimony do we need? For we have heard it ourselves from His own mouth.”

71Then they said, “What further testimony do we need? We have heard it ourselves from his own lips.”

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