Matthew 26
1 And it happened, when Jesus had finished all these words, that he said to his disciples,
And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these words, that he said to his disciples:
2 "You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified."
You know that after two days the passover is kept, and the Son of man is delivered up to be crucified.
3 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.
Then the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people met together at the palace of the chief priest, who was called Caiaphas.
4 They took counsel together that they might take Jesus by deceit, and kill him.
And they consulted together that they might take Jesus by craft and kill him.
5 But they said, "Not during the feast, lest a riot occur among the people."
But they said: Not during the feast, lest there be a tumult among the people.
6 Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,
When Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,
7 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.
there came to him a woman who had an alabaster box of very costly ointment; and she poured it on his head as he reclined at table.
8 But when the disciples saw this, they were indignant, saying, "Why this waste?
But when his disciples saw it, they were displeased, and said: For what purpose was this waste?
9 For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor."
For this could have been sold for much, and given to the poor.
10 However, knowing this, Jesus said to them, "Why do you trouble the woman? Because she has done a good work for me.
Jesus perceived it, and said to them: Why do you trouble the woman? For she has performed a good work upon me.
11 For you always have the poor with you; but you do not always have me.
For you have the poor always with you, but me you have not always.
12 For in pouring this ointment on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial.
For in pouring this ointment on my body, she has done it to prepare me for burial.
13 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."
Verily I say to you, Wherever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, this also which she has done shall be told for a memorial of her.
14 Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests,
Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests,
15 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.
and said: What are you willing to give me, and I will deliver him to you? And they weighed to him thirty pieces of silver.
16 From that time he sought opportunity to betray him.
And from that time he sought an opportunity to deliver him up.
17 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?"
On the first day of unleavened bread, the disciples came to Jesus, and said to him: Where dost thou wish that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?
18 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."'"
He replied: Go into the city, to a certain man, and say to him, The Teacher says, My time is near; I will keep the passover at your house, with my disciples.
19 The disciples did as Jesus commanded them, and they prepared the Passover.
And the disciples did as Jesus commanded them, and prepared the passover.
20 Now when evening had come, he was reclining at the table with the twelve.
When the evening had come, he reclined at table with the twelve.
21 As they were eating, he said, "Truly I tell you that one of you will betray me."
And as they were eating, he said: Verily I say to you, One of you will deliver me up.
22 They were exceedingly sorrowful, and each began to ask him, "It is not me, is it, Lord?"
And they were very sad, and began each one of them to say to him: Lord, is it I?
23 He answered, "He who dipped his hand with me in the dish, the same will betray me.
He answered and said: He that dips his hand with me in the dish, will deliver me up.
24 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."
The Son of man goes, as it is written of him; but alas for that man by whom the Son of man is delivered up! It would have been good for that man, if he had not been born.
25 Judas, who betrayed him, answered, "It is not me, is it, Rabbi?" He said to him, "You said it."
And Judas, who delivered him up, answered and said: Rabbi, is it I? He replied: You have said.
26 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."
And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and gave it to the disciples, and said: Take, eat; this is my body.
27 He took a cup, gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, "All of you drink it,
And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying: Do you all drink of it:
28 for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many in order to the remission of sins.
29 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."
But I say to you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, till that day when I drink it with you new in the kingdom of my Father.
30 When they had sung the hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
And when they had sung a hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.
31 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.'
Then Jesus said to them: All of you will he offended at me this night; for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered.
32 But after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee."
But after I have risen, I will go before you into Galilee.
33 But Peter answered him, "Even if all will be made to stumble because of you, I will never be made to stumble."
Peter answered and said to him: Though all shall be offended at thee, yet will I never be offended.
34 Jesus said to him, "Truly I tell you that tonight, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times."
Jesus said to him: Verily I say to you, This night, before the cock crows, you will deny me three times.
35 Peter said to him, "Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you." All of the disciples also said likewise.
Peter said to him: Though it should be necessary for me to die with thee, I will not deny thee. In like manner said all the disciples.
36 Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I go there and pray."
Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to his disciples: Sit here, till I go and pray yonder.
37 He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and severely troubled.
And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be in deep distress and anguish of soul.
38 Then he said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here, and watch with me."
Then Jesus said to them: My soul is encompassed with sorrow even to death; remain here, and watch with me.
39 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."
And he went forward a little, and fell on his face in prayer, saying: My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not as I will, but as thou willest.
40 He came to the disciples, and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "What, could you not watch with me for one hour?
And he came to his disciples, and found them sleeping; and he said to Peter: Was it so, that you had not strength to watch with me one hour?
41 Watch and pray, that you do not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit is, willing, but the flesh is weak.
42 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."
Again, a second time, he went away, and prayed, saying: My Father, if this cup cannot pass from me, unless I drink it, thy will be done.
43 He came again and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
And he came and found them sleeping again, for their eyes were heavy.
44 He left them again, went away, and prayed a third time, saying the same words.
And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same thing.
45 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.
Then he came to his disciples, and said to them: Bleep what time is left, and take your rest; behold, the hour draws near, and the Son of man is delivered into the hands of sinners.
46 Arise, let us be going. Look, he who betrays me is near."
Arise, let us go; behold, he that delivers me up is at hand.
47 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.
And while he was yet speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, came from the chief priests and elders of the people.
48 Now he who betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, "Whoever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him."
He that delivered him up had given them a sign, saying: The one that I shall kiss is he; hold him fast.
49 Immediately he came to Jesus, and said, "Greetings, Rabbi." and kissed him.
And immediately he came to Jesus, and said: Hail, Rabbi! and kissed him.
50 Jesus said to him, "Friend, why are you here?" Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
Jesus said to him: Friend, for what purpose have you come? Then they came, and laid hands on Jesus, and held him fast.
51 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.
And behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck the servant of the chief priest, and cut off his ear.
52 Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword.
Then Jesus said to him: Put back your sword into its place; for all that take the sword, shall perish by the sword.
53 Or do you think that I could not ask my Father, and he would even now send me more than twelve legions of angels?
Do you think that I can not now call upon my Father, and he would cause more than twelve legions of angels to stand by me?
54 How then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that it must be so?"
But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
55 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.
At the same time Jesus said to the multitudes: Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs, to take me? I sat daily with you in the temple and taught, and you did not take me.
56 But all this has happened, that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples left him, and fled.
All this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples left him and fled.
57 Those who had taken Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together.
And those who took Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the chief priest, where the scribes and elders had come together.
58 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.
But Peter followed him, at a distance, to the palace of the chief priest, and went in and sat with the attendants, to see the end.
59 Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus so they could put him to death;
And the chief priests and the elders, and the whole Sanhedrin, sought false testimony against Jesus, that they might put him to death,
60 and they found none, even though many false witnesses came forward. But afterward two came forward,
and found none. Though many false witnesses came, yet they found none. At last two false witnesses came,
61 and said, "This man said, 'I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it 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 The high priest stood up, and said to him, "Have you no answer? What is this that these testify against you?"
And the chief priest arose, and said to him: Do you make no answer? What do these testify against you?
63 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."
But Jesus remained silent. And the chief priest answered and said to him: I adjure you, by the living God, that you tell us whether you are the Christ, the Son of God?
64 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."
Jesus said to him: You have said. Moreover, I say to you, Hereafter you shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of the Almighty, and coming upon the clouds of heaven.
65 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.
Then the chief priest rent his clothes, and said: He has spoken impiously; what further need have we of witnesses? See now, you have heard his impious words:
66 What do you think?" They answered, "He is worthy of death."
What think you? They answered and said: He is a subject for death.
67 Then they spit in his face and beat him with their fists, and some slapped him,
Then did they spit in his face, and strike him with their fists; some struck him with the open hand,
68 saying, "Prophesy to us, you Christ. Who hit you?"
and said: Give a response to us, Christ: Who is he that struck you?
69 Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and a servant girl came to him, saying, "You were also with Jesus, the Galilean."
But Peter was sitting without in the court; and a maid-servant came to him, and said: You also were with Jesus of Galilee.
70 But he denied it before them all, saying, "I do not know what you are talking about."
But he denied before them all, saying: I know not what you say.
71 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."
And when he went out into the entrance, another maid-servant saw him, and said to those who were there: This man was also with Jesus the Nazarene.
72 Again he denied it with an oath, "I do not know the man."
And again he denied, with an oath: I know not the man.
73 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."
After a little while, those who stood by came and said to Peter: Of a truth you also are one of them, for your speech betrays you.
74 Then he began to curse and to swear, "I do not know the man." Immediately the rooster crowed.
Then he began to curse and to swear, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.
75 Peter remembered the word which Jesus had said, "Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times." He went out and wept bitterly.
And Peter remembered the word which. Jesus had spoken to him: Before the cock crows, you will deny me three times. And he went out, and wept bitterly.
