The Plot to Kill Jesus (Matthew 26:1–5; Mark 14:1–2; John 11:45–57)
1 CPDV Now the days of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which is called Passover, were approaching. BSB BSB: Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching,
2 CPDV And the leaders of the priests, and the scribes, were seeking a way to execute Jesus. Yet truly, they were afraid of the people. BSB BSB: and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people.
Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus (Matthew 26:14–16; Mark 14:10–11)
3 CPDV Then Satan entered into Judas, who was surnamed Iscariot, one of the twelve. BSB BSB: Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve.
4 CPDV And he went out and was speaking with the leaders of the priests, and the magistrates, as to how he might hand him over to them. BSB BSB: And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them.
5 CPDV And they were glad, and so they made an agreement to give him money. BSB BSB: They were delighted and agreed to give him money.
6 CPDV And he made a promise. And he was seeking an opportunity to hand him over, apart from the crowds. BSB BSB: Judas consented, and began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus to them in the absence of a crowd.
Preparing the Passover (Matthew 26:17–19; Mark 14:12–16)
7 CPDV Then the day of Unleavened Bread arrived, on which it was necessary to kill the Pascal lamb. BSB BSB: Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed.
8 CPDV And he sent Peter and John, saying, “Go out, and prepare the Passover for us, so that we may eat.” BSB BSB: Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.”
9 CPDV But they said, “Where do you want us to prepare it?” BSB BSB: “Where do You want us to prepare it?” they asked.
10 CPDV And he said to them: “Behold, as you are entering into the city, a certain man will meet you, carrying a pitcher of water. Follow him to the house into which he enters. BSB BSB: He answered, “When you enter the city, a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him to the house he enters,
11 CPDV And you shall say to the father of the household: ‘The Teacher says to you: Where is the guestroom, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’ BSB BSB: and say to the owner of that house, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?’
12 CPDV And he will show you a large cenacle, fully furnished. And so, prepare it there.” BSB BSB: And he will show you a large upper room, already furnished. Make preparations there.”
13 CPDV And going out, they found it to be just as he had told them. And they prepared the Passover. BSB BSB: So they went and found it just as Jesus had told them. And they prepared the Passover.
The Last Supper (Matthew 26:20–30; Mark 14:17–26; 1 Corinthians 11:17–34)
14 CPDV And when the hour had arrived, he sat down at table, and the twelve Apostles with him. BSB BSB: When the hour had come, Jesus reclined at the table with His apostles.
16 CPDV For I say to you, that from this time, I will not eat it, until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” BSB BSB: For I tell you that I will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”
17 CPDV And having taken the chalice, he gave thanks, and he said: “Take this and share it among yourselves. BSB BSB: After taking the cup, He gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves.
18 CPDV For I say to you, that I will not drink from the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God arrives.” BSB BSB: For I tell you that I will not drink of the fruit of the vine from now on until the kingdom of God comes.”
19 CPDV And taking bread, he gave thanks and broke it and gave it to them, saying: “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this as a commemoration of me.” BSB BSB: And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”
20 CPDV Similarly also, he took the chalice, after he had eaten the meal, saying: “This chalice is the new covenant in my blood, which will be shed for you. BSB BSB: In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you.
21 CPDV But in truth, behold, the hand of my betrayer is with me at table. BSB BSB: Look! The hand of My betrayer is with Mine on the table.
22 CPDV And indeed, the Son of man goes according to what has been determined. And yet, woe to that man by whom he will be betrayed.” BSB BSB: Indeed, the Son of Man will go as it has been determined, but woe to that man who betrays Him.”
23 CPDV And they began to inquire among themselves, as to which of them might do this. BSB BSB: Then they began to question among themselves which of them was going to do this.
Who Is the Greatest? 24 CPDV Now there was also a contention among them, as to which of them seemed to be the greater. BSB BSB: A dispute also arose among the disciples as to which of them should be considered the greatest.
25 CPDV And he said to them: “The kings of the Gentiles dominate them; and those who hold authority over them are called beneficent. BSB BSB: So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors.
26 CPDV But it must not be so with you. Instead, whoever is greater among you, let him become the lesser. And whoever is the leader, let him become the server. BSB BSB: But you shall not be like them. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who leads like the one who serves.
27 CPDV For who is greater: he who sits at table, or he who serves? Is not he who sits at table? Yet I am in your midst as one who serves. BSB BSB: For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines? But I am among you as one who serves.
28 CPDV But you are those who have remained with me during my trials. BSB BSB: You are the ones who have stood by Me in My trials.
29 CPDV And I dispose to you, just as my Father has disposed to me, a kingdom, BSB BSB: And I bestow on you a kingdom, just as My Father has bestowed one on Me,
30 CPDV so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and so that you may sit upon thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.” BSB BSB: so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial (Matthew 26:31–35; Mark 14:27–31; John 13:36–38)
31 CPDV And the Lord said: “Simon, Simon! Behold, Satan has asked for you, so that he may sift you like wheat. BSB BSB: Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you like wheat.
32 CPDV But I have prayed for you, so that your faith may not fail, and so that you, once converted, may confirm your brothers.” BSB BSB: But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
33 CPDV And he said to him, “Lord, I am prepared to go with you, even to prison and to death.” BSB BSB: “Lord,” said Peter, “I am ready to go with You even to prison and to death.”
34 CPDV And he said, “I say to you, Peter, the rooster will not crow this day, until you have three times denied that you know me.” And he said to them, BSB BSB: But Jesus replied, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know Me.”
37 CPDV For I say to you, that what has been written must still be fulfilled in me: ‘And he was esteemed with the wicked.’ Yet even these things about me have an end.” BSB BSB: For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in Me: ‘And He was numbered with the transgressors.’ For what is written about Me is reaching its fulfillment.”
38 CPDV So they said, “Lord, behold, there are two swords here.” But he said to them, “It is sufficient.” BSB BSB: So they said, “Look, Lord, here are two swords.” “That is enough,” He answered.
Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives (Matthew 26:36–46; Mark 14:32–42)
39 CPDV And departing, he went out, according to his custom, to the Mount of Olives. And his disciples also followed him. BSB BSB: Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him.
40 CPDV And when he had arrived at the place, he said to them: “Pray, lest you enter into temptation.” BSB BSB: When He came to the place, He told them, “Pray that you will not enter into temptation.”
41 CPDV And he was separated from them by about a stone’s throw. And kneeling down, he prayed, BSB BSB: And He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, where He knelt down and prayed,
43 CPDV Then an Angel appeared to him from heaven, strengthening him. And being in agony, he prayed more intensely; BSB BSB: Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him.
44 CPDV and so his sweat became like drops of blood, running down to the ground. BSB BSB: And in His anguish, He prayed more earnestly, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground.
45 CPDV And when he had risen up from prayer and had gone to his disciples, he found them sleeping out of sorrow. BSB BSB: When Jesus rose from prayer and returned to the disciples, He found them asleep, exhausted from sorrow.
46 CPDV And he said to them: “Why are you sleeping? Rise up, pray, lest you enter into temptation.” BSB BSB: “Why are you sleeping?” He asked. “Get up and pray so that you will not enter into temptation.”
The Betrayal of Jesus (Matthew 26:47–56; Mark 14:43–52; John 18:1–14)
47 CPDV While he was still speaking, behold, a crowd arrived. And he who is called Judas, one of the twelve, went ahead of them and approached Jesus, in order to kiss him. BSB BSB: While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him.
48 CPDV And Jesus said to him, “Judas, do you betray the Son of man with a kiss?” BSB BSB: But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”
49 CPDV Then those who were around him, realizing what was about to happen, said to him: “Lord, shall we strike with the sword?” BSB BSB: Those around Jesus saw what was about to happen and said, “Lord, should we strike with our swords?”
50 CPDV And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear. BSB BSB: And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear.
51 CPDV But in response, Jesus said, “Permit even this.” And when he had touched his ear, he healed him. BSB BSB: But Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And He touched the man’s ear and healed him.
52 CPDV Then Jesus said to the leaders of the priests, and the magistrates of the temple, and the elders, who had come to him: “Have you gone out, as if against a thief, with swords and clubs? BSB BSB: Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple officers, and elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as you would against an outlaw?
53 CPDV When I was with you each day in the temple, you did not extend your hands against me. But this is your hour and that of the power of darkness.” BSB BSB: Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on Me. But this hour belongs to you and to the power of darkness.”
Peter Denies Jesus (Matthew 26:69–75; Mark 14:66–72; John 18:15–18)
54 CPDV And apprehending him, they led him to the house of the high priest. Yet truly, Peter followed at a distance. BSB BSB: Then they seized Jesus, led Him away, and took Him into the house of the high priest. And Peter followed at a distance.
55 CPDV Now as they were sitting around a fire, which had been kindled in the middle of the atrium, Peter was in their midst. BSB BSB: When those present had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them.
56 CPDV And when a certain woman servant had seen him sitting in its light, and had looked at him intently, she said, “This one was also with him.” BSB BSB: A servant girl saw him seated in the firelight and looked intently at him. “This man also was with Him,” she said.
57 CPDV But he denied him by saying, “Woman, I do not know him.” BSB BSB: But Peter denied it. “Woman, I do not know Him,” he said.
58 CPDV And after a little while, another one, seeing him, said, “You also are one of them.” Yet Peter said, “O man, I am not.” BSB BSB: A short time later, someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not.”
59 CPDV And after the interval of about one hour had passed, someone else affirmed it, saying: “Truly, this one also was with him. For he is also a Galilean.” BSB BSB: About an hour later, another man insisted, “Certainly this man was with Him, for he too is a Galilean.”
60 CPDV And Peter said: “Man, I do not know what you are saying.” And at once, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. BSB BSB: “Man, I do not know what you are talking about,” Peter replied. And immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed.
61 CPDV And the Lord turned around and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord that he had said: “For before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” BSB BSB: And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word that the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.”
62 CPDV And going out, Peter wept bitterly. BSB BSB: And he went outside and wept bitterly.
The Soldiers Mock Jesus (Isaiah 50:4–11; Matthew 27:27–31; Mark 15:16–20; John 19:1–15)
63 CPDV And the men who were holding him ridiculed him and beat him. BSB BSB: The men who were holding Jesus began to mock Him and beat Him.
64 CPDV And they blindfolded him and repeatedly struck his face. And they questioned him, saying: “Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?” BSB BSB: They blindfolded Him and kept demanding, “Prophesy! Who hit You?”
65 CPDV And blaspheming in many other ways, they spoke against him. BSB BSB: And they said many other blasphemous things against Him.
Jesus before the Sanhedrin (Matthew 26:57–68; Mark 14:53–65; John 18:19–24)
66 CPDV And when it was daytime, the elders of the people, and the leaders of the priests, and the scribes convened. And they led him into their council, saying, “If you are the Christ, tell us.” BSB BSB: At daybreak the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and scribes, met together. They led Jesus into their Sanhedrin and said,
67 CPDV And he said to them: “If I tell you, you will not believe me. BSB BSB: “If You are the Christ, tell us.” Jesus answered, “If I tell you, you will not believe.
68 CPDV And if I also question you, you will not answer me. Neither will you release me. BSB BSB: And if I ask you a question, you will not answer.
69 CPDV But from this time, the Son of man will be sitting at the right hand of the power of God.” BSB BSB: But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.”
70 CPDV Then they all said, “So you are the Son of God?” And he said. “You are saying that I am.” BSB BSB: So they all asked, “Are You then the Son of God?” He replied, “You say that I am.”
71 CPDV And they said: “Why do we still require testimony? For we have heard it ourselves, from his own mouth.” BSB BSB: “Why do we need any more testimony?” they declared. “We have heard it for ourselves from His own lips.”