< Matthew 26 >

1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples,
And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these saying, he said to his disciples,
2 Ye know that after two days is [the feast of] the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.
Ye know that after two days the Passover comes, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.
3 Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,
Then the chief priests, and the scholars, and the elders of the people, assembled together to the courtyard of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,
4 And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill [him].
and they deliberated so that they might take Jesus by trickery, and kill him.
5 But they said, Not on the feast [day], lest there be an uproar among the people.
But they said, Not during the feast, lest an uproar develop among people.
6 Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,
Now when Jesus happened to be in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,
7 There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat [at meat].
a woman came to him having an alabaster cruse of precious ointment, and she poured it upon his head as he sat relaxing.
8 But when his disciples saw [it], they had indignation, saying, To what purpose [is] this waste?
But when his disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, Why this waste?
9 For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.
For this ointment could have been sold for much, and given to the poor.
10 When Jesus understood [it], he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.
But Jesus knowing it, he said to them, Why do ye cause troubles to the woman? For she has wrought a good work upon me.
11 For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.
For ye always have the poor with you, but ye do not always have me.
12 For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did [it] for my burial.
For by pouring this ointment upon my body, she did it for my burial.
13 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, [there] shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.
Truly I say to you, wherever this good news may be proclaimed in the whole world, what this woman did will also be told for a memorial of her.
14 Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,
Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, having gone to the chief priests,
15 And said [unto them], What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.
he said, What are ye willing to give me, and I will deliver him to you? And they weighed out to him thirty silver pieces.
16 And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.
And from that time he sought a favorable opportunity so that he might betray him.
17 Now the first [day] of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto 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 thou want that we should prepare for thee to eat the Passover?
18 And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.
And he said, Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, The teacher says, My time is near. I keep the Passover with my disciples with thee.
19 And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.
And the disciples did as Jesus arranged for them, and they prepared the Passover.
20 Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.
Now having become evening, he was sitting with the twelve.
21 And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
And as they were eating, he said, Truly I say to you, that one of you will betray me.
22 And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?
And being exceedingly sorrowful, they began, each of them, to say to him, Is it I, Lord?
23 And he answered and said, He that dippeth [his] hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.
And having answered, he said, He who dipped his hand with me in the dish, this man will betray me.
24 The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.
The Son of man indeed goes as it is written about him, but woe to that man through whom the Son of man is betrayed! It were good for him if that man had not been born.
25 Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.
And Judas (the man who betrayed him) having answered, he said, Is it I, Rabbi? He says to him, Thou have said.
26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed [it], and brake [it], and gave [it] to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.
And as they were eating, Jesus, having taken bread, having expressed thanks, broke in pieces, and he gave to the disciples, and said, Take, eat, this is my body.
27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave [it] to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
And having taken the cup, having expressed thanks, he gave to them, saying, All ye drink of it,
28 For this is my 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 shed on behalf of many for remission of sins.
29 But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.
But I say to you, that I will, no, not drink of this fruit of the grapevine henceforth until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.
30 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.
And having sung a hymn, they went out to the mount of Olives.
31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.
Then Jesus says to them, All ye will be caused to stumble by me in this night, for it is written, I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.
32 But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.
But after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee.
33 Peter answered and said unto him, Though all [men] shall be offended because of thee, [yet] will I never be offended.
But having answered, Peter said to him, If all men will be caused to stumble by thee, I will never be caused to stumble.
34 Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
Jesus said to him, Truly I say to thee, that in this night, before a cock sounds, thou will deny me thrice.
35 Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
Peter says to him, Even if I must die with thee, I will, no, not deny thee. And likewise also, said all the disciples.
36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.
Then Jesus comes with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he says to his disciples, Sit ye here until, after going, I may pray there.
37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.
And having taken Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and distressed.
38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
Then Jesus says to them, My soul is deeply grieved, as far as of death. Remain ye here and watch with me.
39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou [wilt].
And having gone forward a little, he fell on his face praying, and saying, My Father, if it be possible, may this cup pass from me. Nevertheless, not as I want, but as thou.
40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
And he comes to the disciples, and finds them sleeping. And he says to Peter, So ye could not watch with me one hour.
41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed [is] willing, but the flesh [is] weak.
Watch and pray that ye enter not into temptation. Truly, the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.
42 He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
Having gone again a second time, he prayed, saying, My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to pass from me, except I drink it, may thy will happen.
43 And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.
And having come again, he finds them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
44 And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.
And when he left them, having gone away again, he prayed a third time, saying again the same statement.
45 Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
Then he comes to his disciples, and says to them, Sleep what remains, and take rest. Behold, the hour has come near, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
46 Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.
Awake, we go. Behold, he who betrays me has come near.
47 And while he yet spake, lo, 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.
And while he was still speaking, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs from the chief priest and elders of the people.
48 Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.
Now the man who betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomever I may kiss is he. Seize him.
49 And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
And straightaway having come to Jesus, he said, Hail, Rabbi, and kissed him much.
50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
And Jesus said to him, Friend, why are thou here? Then having come, they threw their hands on Jesus, and seized him.
51 And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out [his] hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear.
And behold, one of those with Jesus, having stretched out a hand, drew his sword, and when he struck the bondman of the high priest, he cut off his ear.
52 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
Then Jesus says to him, Return thy sword into its place, for all those who take a sword will die by a sword.
53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Or do thou think that I cannot now call my Father, and he will provide to me more than twelve legions of agents?
54 But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
How then would the scriptures be fulfilled that it is necessary to happen this way?
55 In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.
In that hour Jesus said to the multitudes, Did ye come out as against a robber with swords and clubs to seize me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye did not seize me.
56 But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.
But all this has come to pass, so that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples fled, having forsook him.
57 And they that had laid hold on Jesus led [him] away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.
And those who seized Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest where the scholars and the elders were assembled together.
58 But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest’s palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.
But Peter followed him from afar, as far as the courtyard of the high priest. And having entered inside, he sat with the subordinates to see the outcome.
59 Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;
Now the chief priests and the elders and the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus, so that they might put him to death,
60 But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, [yet] found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,
and they did not find it. And although many false witnesses came, they did not find it.
61 And said, This [fellow] said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.
But finally two false witnesses having come, they said, This man said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it by three days.
62 And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what [is it which] these witness against thee?
And the high priest having stood up, he said to him, Answer thou nothing? What do these testify against thee?
63 But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.
But Jesus was silent. And having responded, the high priest said to him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us if thou are the Christ, the Son of God.
64 Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
Jesus says to him, Thou have said. Nevertheless I say to you, Henceforth ye will see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming in the clouds of the sky.
65 Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.
Then the high priest tore his garments, saying, He has blasphemed. What further need have we of witnesses? Behold, now ye heard his blasphemy.
66 What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.
What does it seem to you? Having answered, they said, He is deserving of death.
67 Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,
Then they spat in his face and struck him with a fist. And some slapped him,
68 Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?
saying, Prophesy to us, thou Christ. Who is he who struck thee?
69 Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.
Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and one servant girl came to him, saying, Thou also were with Jesus the Galilean.
70 But he denied before [them] all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.
But he denied before them all, saying, I do not know what thou say.
71 And when he was gone out into the porch, another [maid] saw him, and said unto them that were there, This [fellow] was also with Jesus of Nazareth.
And when he was gone out into the porch, another woman saw him, and says to them there, This man was also with Jesus the Nazarene.
72 And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.
And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.
73 And after a while came unto [him] they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art [one] of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.
And after a little while those who stood, having approached, said to Peter, Surely thou also are of them, for thy accent even makes thee apparent.
74 Then began he to curse and to swear, [saying], I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.
Then he began to curse vehemently and to swear, I do not know the man. And straightaway a cock sounded.
75 And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.
And Peter remembered the saying that Jesus said to him, Before a cock sounds, thou will deny me thrice. And having gone outside, he wept bitterly.

< Matthew 26 >