Matthew 27
1 Now, when morning came, all the High-priests and Elders of the people took, counsel, against Jesus, so as to put him to death:
Now when morning had come, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death.
2 and, binding him, they led him away, and delivered him up unto Pilate the governor.
They bound him, led him away, and delivered him up to Pontius Pilate, the governor.
3 Then, Judas who had delivered him up, seeing that he was condemned, being smitten with remorse, returned the thirty pieces of silver unto the High-priests and Elders,
Then Judas, who betrayed him, when he saw that Jesus was condemned, felt remorse, and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,
4 saying—I have sinned, in delivering up righteous blood. But, they, said—What is that to us? thou, shalt see to it for thyself.
saying, “I have sinned in that I betrayed innocent blood.” But they said, “What is that to us? You see to it.”
5 And, throwing the pieces of silver into the Temple, he withdrew, and, going away, hanged himself.
He threw down the pieces of silver in the sanctuary and departed. Then he went away and hanged himself.
6 But, the High-priests, taking the pieces of silver, said—It is not allowed, to cast them into the treasury; since, a price of blood, they are.
The chief priests took the pieces of silver and said, “It’s not lawful to put them into the treasury, since it is the price of blood.”
7 And, taking counsel, they bought with them, the field of the potter, as a burial-place for strangers.
They took counsel, and bought the potter’s field with them to bury strangers in.
8 Wherefore, that field hath been called Field of Blood, until this day.
Therefore that field has been called “The Field of Blood” to this day.
9 Then, was fulfilled, that which was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet, saying: And they took the thirty pieces of silver, as the value of him whom they had valued, whom they had valued, of Israel’s sons, —
Then that which was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled, saying, “They took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him upon whom a price had been set, whom some of the children of Israel priced,
10 And gave them for the field of the potter, as, the Lord, directed me.
and they gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord commanded me.”
11 Now, Jesus, stood before the governor; and the governor questioned him, saying—Thou, art the king of the Jews? And, Jesus, said—Thou, sayest.
Now Jesus stood before the governor; and the governor asked him, saying, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus said to him, “So you say.”
12 And, while he was being accused by the High-priests and Elders, he answered nothing.
When he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.
13 Then, Pilate saith unto him—Hearest thou not how many things against thee they are bearing witness?
Then Pilate said to him, “Don’t you hear how many things they testify against you?”
14 And he answered him, no not so much as a single word, so that the governor was marvelling exceedingly.
He gave him no answer, not even one word, so that the governor marveled greatly.
15 But, feast by feast, the governor had been wont to release one unto the multitude, a prisoner whom they were desiring.
Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release to the multitude one prisoner whom they desired.
16 Now they had at that time a distinguished prisoner, called, Barabbas.
They had then a notable prisoner called Barabbas.
17 They therefore having come together, Pilate, said to them—Whom will ye I should release unto you? Barabbas? or Jesus, who is called Christ?
When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?”
18 For he knew that, for envy, they had delivered him up.
For he knew that because of envy they had delivered him up.
19 And, as he was sitting upon the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying: Have thou nothing to do with that righteous man, for, many things, have I suffered this day, by dream, because of him.
While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, “Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered many things today in a dream because of him.”
20 But, the High-priests and the elders, persuaded the multitudes, that they should claim Barabbas, but, Jesus, should, destroy.
Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes to ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus.
21 Now the governor, answering, said unto them—Which of the two desire ye I should release unto you? And they said—Barabbas!
But the governor answered them, “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” They said, “Barabbas!”
22 Pilate saith unto them—What then shall I do unto Jesus, who is called Christ? They all say—Let him be crucified!
Pilate said to them, “What then shall I do to Jesus who is called Christ?” They all said to him, “Let him be crucified!”
23 But, he, said—Indeed! what evil hath he done? But, they, vehemently, were crying aloud, saying—Let him be crucified!
But the governor said, “Why? What evil has he done?” But they cried out exceedingly, saying, “Let him be crucified!”
24 And Pilate, seeing, that, nothing, it availed, but rather, a tumult, was arising, taking water, washed his hands of it before the multitude, saying—Innocent, am I, of the blood of this man, —Ye, shall see to it for yourselves.
So when Pilate saw that nothing was being gained, but rather that a disturbance was starting, he took water and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, “I am innocent of the blood of this righteous person. You see to it.”
25 And all the people, answering, said—His blood be upon us and upon our children!
All the people answered, “May his blood be on us and on our children!”
26 Then released he unto them Barabbas, but, scourging, Jesus, delivered him up, that he might be crucified.
Then he released Barabbas to them, but Jesus he flogged and delivered to be crucified.
27 Then the soldiers of the governor, taking Jesus aside into the judgment-hall, gathered unto him all the band;
Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium, and gathered the whole garrison together against him.
28 and, unclothing him, a scarlet scarf, put they about him, —
They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him.
29 and, plaiting a crown out of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand, —and, kneeling before him, began to mock him, saying—Joy to thee, King of the Jews!
They braided a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and a reed in his right hand; and they kneeled down before him and mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
30 And, spitting upon him, they took the reed, and began striking upon his head.
They spat on him, and took the reed and struck him on the head.
31 And, when they had mocked him, they put off him the scarf, and put on him his garments, and led him away unto the crucifying.
When they had mocked him, they took the robe off him, and put his clothes on him, and led him away to crucify him.
32 And, as they were going forth, they found a man of Cyrene, by name, Simon, —the same, they impressed to bear his cross.
As they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name, and they compelled him to go with them, that he might carry his cross.
33 And, coming into a place called Golgotha, that is to say, Skull-place,
When they came to a place called “Golgotha”, that is to say, “The place of a skull,”
34 they gave him to drink, wine, with gall, mingled, and, tasting, he would not drink.
they gave him sour wine to drink mixed with gall. When he had tasted it, he would not drink.
35 And, having crucified him, they parted among themselves his garments, casting a cloth;
When they had crucified him, they divided his clothing among them, casting lots,
36 and, being seated, were watching him there.
and they sat and watched him there.
37 And they put up, over his head, his accusation, written—THIS, IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
They set up over his head the accusation against him written, “THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.”
38 Then, are crucified with him, two robbers, —one on the right hand, and one on the left.
Then there were two robbers crucified with him, one on his right hand and one on the left.
39 And, they who were passing by, were reviling him, shaking their heads,
Those who passed by blasphemed him, wagging their heads
40 and saying—The man that taketh down the Temple and in three days buildeth it! Save, thyself! If thou art God’s, Son, come down from the cross.
and saying, “You who destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross!”
41 Likewise, the High-priests, [also], mocking, with the Scribes and Elders, were saying: Others, he saved, —Himself, he cannot save:
Likewise the chief priests also mocking with the scribes, the Pharisees, and the elders, said,
42 Israel’s King, he is! Let him come down, now, from the cross, —and we will believe on him!
“He saved others, but he can’t save himself. If he is the King of Israel, let him come down from the cross now, and we will believe in him.
43 He hath put confidence upon God, Let him rescue him, now, if he desireth him; for he said, I am, God’s Son.
He trusts in God. Let God deliver him now, if he wants him; for he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”
44 And, the same thing, the robbers also, who were crucified with him, were casting in his teeth.
The robbers also who were crucified with him cast on him the same reproach.
45 Now, from the sixth hour, darkness, came upon all the land—until the ninth hour.
Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour.
46 And, about the ninth hour, Jesus uttered a cry, with a loud voice, saying—Eloi! Eloi! lema sabachthanei? that is, My God! my God! to what end hast thou forsaken me?
About the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lima sabachthani?” That is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
47 Now certain of them who were there standing, when they heard, began to say—This man, calleth, Elijah.
Some of them who stood there, when they heard it, said, “This man is calling Elijah.”
48 And, straightway, one from among them, running, and taking a sponge, and filling it with vinegar and putting it on a reed, was giving him to drink;
Immediately one of them ran and took a sponge, filled it with vinegar, put it on a reed, and gave him a drink.
49 but, the rest, said—Stay! let us see whether Elijah is coming, and will save him. But, another, taking a spear, pierced his side, and there came forth water and blood.
The rest said, “Let him be. Let’s see whether Elijah comes to save him.”
50 And, Jesus, again crying out with a loud voice, dismissed the spirit.
Jesus cried again with a loud voice, and yielded up his spirit.
51 And lo! the veil of the Temple, was rent, from top to bottom, into two; and, the earth, was shaken, and, the rocks, were rent;
Behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from the top to the bottom. The earth quaked and the rocks were split.
52 and, the tombs, were opened and, many bodies of the holy ones who had fallen asleep, arose, —
The tombs were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised;
53 and, coming forth out of the tombs after his arising, entered into, the holy city, and plainly appeared unto many.
and coming out of the tombs after his resurrection, they entered into the holy city and appeared to many.
54 Now, the centurion, and those with him watching Jesus, seeing the earthquake and the things coming to pass, were violently affrighted, saying—Truly, God’s Son, was, he!
Now the centurion and those who were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earthquake and the things that were done, were terrified, saying, “Truly this was the Son of God!”
55 Now there were there, many women, from afar, beholding, who indeed had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him;
Many women were there watching from afar, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, serving him.
56 among whom was Mary the Magdalene, also Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.
Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.
57 And, when, evening, arrived, there came a rich man from Arimathaea, whose name was Joseph, who also, himself, had been discipled unto Jesus.
When evening had come, a rich man from Arimathaea named Joseph, who himself was also Jesus’ disciple, came.
58 The same, going unto Pilate, claimed the body of Jesus. Then, Pilate commanded it to be given up.
This man went to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. Then Pilate commanded the body to be given up.
59 And Joseph, taking the body, wrapped it up in a clean Indian-cloth,
Joseph took the body and wrapped it in a clean linen cloth
60 and laid it in his new tomb, which he had hewn in the rock, and, rolling near a large stone unto the door of the tomb, departed.
and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had cut out in the rock. Then he rolled a large stone against the door of the tomb, and departed.
61 Now there were there, Mary the Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.
Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting opposite the tomb.
62 And, on the morrow, which is after the preparation, the High-priests and the Pharisee were gathered together unto Pilate,
Now on the next day, which was the day after the Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees were gathered together to Pilate,
63 saying—Sir! we have been put in mind that, that deceiver, said, while yet living, —After three days, will I, arise.
saying, “Sir, we remember what that deceiver said while he was still alive: ‘After three days I will rise again.’
64 Command, therefore, that the sepulchre be made secure until the third day, —lest once the disciples should come and steal him, and say unto the people, He hath arisen from the dead! and, the last deception, shall be, worse than the first.
Command therefore that the tomb be made secure until the third day, lest perhaps his disciples come at night and steal him away, and tell the people, ‘He is risen from the dead;’ and the last deception will be worse than the first.”
65 Pilate saith unto them—Ye have a guard: Go your way, secure it for yourselves, as ye know how.
Pilate said to them, “You have a guard. Go, make it as secure as you can.”
66 And, they, went and secured for themselves the sepulchre, sealing the stone, with the guard.
So they went with the guard and made the tomb secure, sealing the stone.
