Matthew 26
1 AND it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said to his disciples,
And it happened, when Jesus had finished all these words, that he said to his disciples,
2 Ye know that after two days is the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.
"You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified."
3 Then were the chief priests and scribes, and the elders of the people gathered together in the palace of the high-priest, called Caiaphas.
Then the chief priests and the scribes and the elders of the people gathered together in the court of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas.
4 And they consulted together, how they might seize Jesus by guile, and put him to death.
They took counsel together that they might take Jesus by deceit, and kill him.
5 But they said, Not on the feast-day, lest there be a tumult among the people.
But they said, "Not during the feast, lest a riot occur among the people."
6 Now when Jesus was at Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,
Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,
7 there came to him a woman having an alabaster-box of very precious aromatic ointment, and poured it upon his head as he sat at table.
a woman came to him having an alabaster jar of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he sat at the table.
8 But when the disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, For what end is this waste?
But when the disciples saw this, they were indignant, saying, "Why this waste?
9 For this ointment might have been sold for a considerable sum, and given to the poor.
For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor."
10 Then Jesus knowing it, said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath performed a good act upon me:
However, knowing this, Jesus said to them, "Why do you trouble the woman? Because she has done a good work for me.
11 for the poor ye have always with you, but me ye have not always:
For you always have the poor with you; but you do not always have me.
12 for in pouring this odoriferous ointment on my body, she hath done it for my burial.
For in pouring this ointment on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial.
13 Verily I say unto you, Wherever this Gospel is preached through the whole world, what she hath done shall be also spoken of for a memorial of her.
Truly I tell you, wherever this Good News is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be spoken of as a memorial of her."
14 Then went one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, to the chief priests,
Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests,
15 and said, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? Then they placed before him thirty pieces of silver.
and said, "What are you willing to give me, that I should deliver him to you?" They weighed out for him thirty pieces of silver.
16 And from that time he sought an opportunity to deliver him up to them.
From that time he sought opportunity to betray him.
17 Then on the first day of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying to him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?
Now on the first day of unleavened bread, the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Where do you want us to prepare for you to eat the Passover?"
18 And he said, Go into the city, unto such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand: I will keep the passover with my disciples at thy house.
He said, "Go into the city to a certain person, and tell him, 'The Teacher says, "My time is near. I will keep the Passover at your house with my disciples."'"
19 And his disciples did as Jesus commanded them; and they made ready the passover.
The disciples did as Jesus commanded them, and they prepared the Passover.
20 And when the evening was come, he sat down at table with the twelve.
Now when evening had come, he was reclining at the table with the twelve.
21 And as they were eating, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
As they were eating, he said, "Truly I tell you that one of you will betray me."
22 And exceedingly grieved, they began to say to him every one of them, Lord, am I the person?
And they were greatly distressed, and each one began to ask him, "It is not me, is it, Lord?"
23 But he answering said, He that dippeth his hand with me into the dish, that man shall betray me.
He answered, "He who dipped his hand with me in the dish, the same will betray me.
24 The Son of man indeed is departing, as it is written of him: but wo to that man, by whom the Son of man is betrayed! well had it been for that man if he had never had a being.
The Son of Man goes, even as it is written of him, but woe to that man through whom the Son of Man is betrayed. It would be better for that man if he had not been born."
25 Then Judas, who betrayed him, addressing him said, Master, is it I? He saith to him, Thou hast named the person.
Judas, who betrayed him, answered, "It is not me, is it, Rabbi?" He said to him, "You said it."
26 Then as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessing, brake, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat: this is my body.
As they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks for it, and broke it. He gave to the disciples, and said, "Take, eat; this is my body."
27 And taking the cup, and giving thanks, he gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of this:
He took a cup, gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, "All of you drink it,
28 for this is my blood, that blood of the new testament, which is shed for many, for the remission of sins.
for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
29 And I tell you, That I will no more henceforth drink of this produce of the vine, until that day when I drink it with you, new, in the kingdom of my Father.
But I tell you that I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on, until that day when I drink it anew with you in my Father's Kingdom."
30 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out to the mount of Olives.
When they had sung the hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
31 Then saith Jesus unto them, Ye all will be offended at me this night: for it is written, “I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.”
Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'
32 But after I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee.
But after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee."
33 Then Peter, taking up the word, said to him, Though all should be offended at thee, yet will I never be offended.
But Peter answered him, "Even if all will be made to stumble because of you, I will never be made to stumble."
34 Jesus saith to him, I tell thee of a certainty, that this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
Jesus said to him, "Truly I tell you that tonight, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times."
35 Peter said to him, Though I should die with thee, never will I deny thee. In like manner also said all the disciples.
Peter said to him, "Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you." All of the disciples also said likewise.
36 Then cometh Jesus with them to a place called Gethsemane, and saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.
Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I go there and pray."
37 And taking Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be deeply sorrowful, and to be overwhelmed with dejection.
He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and severely troubled.
38 Then saith he to them. My soul is exceeding sorrowful even to death: abide here, and watch with me.
Then he said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here, and watch with me."
39 And going a little farther, he fell on his face, praying, and saying, My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.
He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire."
40 And he cometh to the disciples, and findeth them sleeping, and he saith to Peter, Is it so, that ye have not strength to watch with me one hour?
He came to the disciples, and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "What, could you not watch with me for one hour?
41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh weak.
Watch and pray, that you do not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
42 Again the second time he went away, and prayed, saying, O my Father, If it be not possible, that this cup pass from me, but that I should drink it, thy will be done.
Again, a second time he went away, and prayed, saying, "My Father, if this cannot pass away unless I drink it, your desire be done."
43 And coming, he found them asleep again, for their eyes were weighed down.
He came again and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
44 And leaving them, he went away again, and prayed the third time, repeating the same sentence.
He left them again, went away, and prayed a third time, saying the same words.
45 Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Do ye still sleep on, and repose yourselves? lo! the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
Then he came to the disciples, and said to them, "Sleep on now, and take your rest. Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
46 Arise, let us go: lo! he that betrayeth me approaches.
Arise, let us be going. Look, he who betrays me is near."
47 And while he was yet speaking, behold, Judas one of the twelve came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.
While he was still speaking, look, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a large crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people.
48 Now he that betrayed him had given them a signal, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he: seize him.
Now he who betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, "Whoever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him."
49 And immediately approaching to Jesus, he said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
Immediately he came to Jesus, and said, "Greetings, Rabbi." and kissed him.
50 Then spake Jesus to him, Friend, for what purpose art thou here? Then approaching they laid hands on Jesus, and seized him.
Jesus said to him, "Friend, why are you here?" Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
51 And behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretching out his hand, drew his sword, and striking at a servant of the high-priest, cut off his ear.
And look, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear.
52 Then saith Jesus unto him, Return thy sword into its sheath: for all who take the sword, shall perish by the sword.
Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword.
53 Thinkest thou, that I cannot now entreat my Father, and he will give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Or do you think that I could not ask my Father, and he would even now send me more than twelve legions of angels?
54 But how then would the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
How then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that it must be so?"
55 In that hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a robber, with swords and staves to apprehend me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid not hold upon me.
In that hour Jesus said to the crowds, "Have you come out as against a robber with swords and clubs to seize me? I sat daily in the temple teaching, and you did not arrest me.
56 But all this is come to pass, that the scriptures of the prophets should be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.
But all this has happened, that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples left him, and fled.
57 Then they who had apprehended Jesus, brought him to Caiaphas the high-priest, where the scribes and elders were assembled.
Those who had taken Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together.
58 But Peter followed him at a great distance unto the palace of the high-priest, and entering in, sat down with the servants, to see the issue.
But Peter followed him from a distance, to the court of the high priest, and entered in and sat with the officers, to see the end.
59 Now the chief priests and elders and the whole sanhedrim, sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death;
Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus so they could put him to death;
60 and found none: and though many false witnesses came, they found it not sufficient. But at the last two false witnesses stepping forth,
and they found none, even though many false witnesses came forward. But afterward two came forward,
61 said, This fellow said, I am able to pull down the temple of God, and to build it up in three days.
and said, "This man said, 'I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.'"
62 And the high-priest rising up, said to him, Answerest thou nothing? what do these men witness against thee?
The high priest stood up, and said to him, "Have you no answer? What is this that these testify against you?"
63 But Jesus was silent. And the high-priest addressing him, said, I adjure thee, by the living God, that thou tell us, if thou art the Messiah, the Son of God.
But Jesus held his peace. The high priest answered him, "I adjure you by the living God, that you tell us whether you are the Christ, the Son of God."
64 Jesus saith to him, Thou hast spoken the fact. Moreover I tell you, hereafter ye shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
Jesus said to him, "You have said it. Nevertheless, I tell you, after this you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of the sky."
65 Then the high-priest rent his garments, saying, he hath blasphemed: what farther need have we of witnesses? lo! now ye have heard his blasphemy:
Then the high priest tore his clothing, saying, "He has spoken blasphemy. Why do we need any more witnesses? See, now you have heard his blasphemy.
66 what think ye? They answered and said, He is deserving of death.
What do you think?" They answered, "He is worthy of death."
67 Then they spit in his face, and buffeted him about; and some slapt his face with their hands,
Then they spit in his face and beat him with their fists, and some slapped him,
68 saying, Prophesy to us, you Messiah, who it is that struck thee!
saying, "Prophesy to us, you Christ. Who hit you?"
69 Now Peter sat without in the hall: and there came to him a single maid-servant, saying, Thou also wert with Jesus of Galilee.
Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and a servant girl came to him, saying, "You were also with Jesus, the Galilean."
70 But he denied it before them all, asserting, I know not what thou art saying.
But he denied it before them all, saying, "I do not know what you are talking about."
71 Then as he was going out at the gate, another maid-servant saw him, and saith to those who were there, This fellow also was with Jesus of Nazareth.
And when he had gone out onto the porch, another girl saw him, and said to those who were there, "This man also was with Jesus the Nazorean."
72 Then again he denied with an oath, I know not the man.
Again he denied it with an oath, "I do not know the man."
73 But after a little while they who stood by, came up and said to Peter, Assuredly thou also art one of them: for even thy speech maketh thee manifest.
After a little while those who stood by came and said to Peter, "Surely you are also one of them, for your accent makes you known."
74 Then began he to utter the bitterest curses, and to swear, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.
Then he began to curse and to swear, "I do not know the man." Immediately the rooster crowed.
75 And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, who had said unto him, Before the cock shall crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And going out, he wept bitterly.
Peter remembered the word which Jesus had said, "Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times." He went out and wept bitterly.
