The Plot to Kill Jesus (Matthew 26:1–5; Luke 22:1–2; John 11:45–57)
1 CPDV Now the feast of Passover and of Unleavened Bread was two days away. And the leaders of the priests, and the scribes, were seeking a means by which they might deceitfully seize him and kill him. BSB BSB: Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were two days away, and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a covert way to arrest Jesus and kill Him.
2 CPDV But they said, “Not on the feast day, lest perhaps there may be a tumult among the people.” BSB BSB: “But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”
Jesus Anointed at Bethany (Matthew 26:6–13; Luke 7:36–50; John 12:1–8)
3 CPDV And when he was in Bethania, in the house of Simon the leper, and was reclining to eat, a woman arrived having an alabaster container of ointment, of precious spikenard. And breaking open the alabaster container, she poured it over his head. BSB BSB: While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head.
4 CPDV But there were some who became indignant within themselves and who were saying: “What is the reason for this waste of the ointment? BSB BSB: Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume?
5 CPDV For this ointment could have been sold for more than three hundred denarii and been given to the poor.” And they murmured against her. BSB BSB: It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her.
6 CPDV But Jesus said: “Permit her. What is the reason that you trouble her? She has done a good deed for me. BSB BSB: But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.
7 CPDV For the poor, you have with you always. And whenever you wish, you are able to do good to them. But you do not have me always. BSB BSB: The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them whenever you want. But you will not always have Me.
8 CPDV But she has done what she could. She has arrived in advance to anoint my body for burial. BSB BSB: She has done what she could to anoint My body in advance of My burial.
9 CPDV Amen I say to you, wherever this Gospel shall be preached throughout the entire world, the things she has done also shall be told, in memory of her.” BSB BSB: And truly I tell you, wherever the gospel is preached in all the world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.”
Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus (Matthew 26:14–16; Luke 22:3–6)
10 CPDV And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went away, to the leaders of the priests, in order to betray him to them. BSB BSB: Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them.
11 CPDV And they, upon hearing it, were gladdened. And they promised him that they would give him money. And he sought an opportune means by which he might betray him. BSB BSB: They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.
Preparing the Passover (Matthew 26:17–19; Luke 22:7–13)
12 CPDV And on the first day of Unleavened Bread, when they immolate the Passover, the disciples said to him, “Where do you want us to go and prepare for you to eat the Passover?” BSB BSB: On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed, Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?”
13 CPDV And he sent two of his disciples, and he said to them: “Go into the city. And you will meet a man carrying a pitcher of water; follow him. BSB BSB: So He sent two of His disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him,
14 CPDV And wherever he will have entered, say to the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher says: Where is my dining room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’ BSB BSB: and whichever house he enters, say to the owner, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is My guest room, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?’
15 CPDV And he will show you a large cenacle, fully furnished. And there, you shall prepare it for us.” BSB BSB: And he will show you a large upper room, furnished and ready. Make preparations for us there.”
16 CPDV And his disciples departed and went into the city. And they found it just as he had told them. And they prepared the Passover. BSB BSB: So the disciples left and went into the city, where they found everything as Jesus had described. And they prepared the Passover.
The Last Supper (Matthew 26:20–30; Luke 22:14–23; 1 Corinthians 11:17–34)
17 CPDV Then, when evening came, he arrived with the twelve. BSB BSB: When evening came, Jesus arrived with the Twelve.
18 CPDV And while reclining and eating with them at table, Jesus said, “Amen I say to you, that one of you, who eats with me, will betray me.” BSB BSB: And while they were reclining and eating, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, one of you who is eating with Me will betray Me.”
19 CPDV But they began to be sorrowful and to say to him, one at a time: “Is it I?” BSB BSB: They began to be grieved and to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I?”
20 CPDV And he said to them: “It is one of the twelve, who dips his hand with me in the dish. BSB BSB: He answered, “It is one of the Twelve—the one who is dipping his hand into the bowl with Me.
21 CPDV And indeed, the Son of man goes, just as it has been written of him. But woe to that man by whom the Son of man will be betrayed. It would be better for that man if he had never been born.” BSB BSB: The Son of Man will go just as it is written about Him, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed! It would be better for him if he had not been born.”
22 CPDV And while eating with them, Jesus took bread. And blessing it, he broke it and gave it to them, and he said: “Take. This is my body.” BSB BSB: While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take it; this is My body.”
23 CPDV And having taken the chalice, giving thanks, he gave it to them. And they all drank from it. BSB BSB: Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it.
24 CPDV And he said to them: “This is my blood of the new covenant, which shall be shed for many. BSB BSB: He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.
25 CPDV Amen I say to you, that I will no longer drink from this fruit of the vine, until that day when I will drink it new in the kingdom of God.” BSB BSB: Truly I tell you, I will no longer drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it anew in the kingdom of God.”
26 CPDV And having sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. BSB BSB: And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial (Zechariah 13:7–9; Matthew 26:31–35; Luke 22:31–38; John 13:36–38)
27 CPDV And Jesus said to them: “You will all fall away from me in this night. For it has been written: ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’ BSB BSB: Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away, for it is written: ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’
28 CPDV But after I have risen again, I will go before you to Galilee.” BSB BSB: But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”
29 CPDV Then Peter said to him, “Even if all will have fallen away from you, yet I will not.” BSB BSB: Peter declared, “Even if all fall away, I never will.”
30 CPDV And Jesus said to him, “Amen I say to you, that this day, in this night, before the rooster has uttered its voice twice, you will deny me three times.” BSB BSB: “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.”
31 CPDV But he spoke further, “Even if I must die along with you, I will not deny you.” And they all spoke similarly also. BSB BSB: But Peter kept insisting, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the others said the same thing.
Jesus Prays at Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36–46; Luke 22:39–46)
33 CPDV And he took Peter, and James, and John with him. And he began to be afraid and wearied. BSB BSB: He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed.
34 CPDV And he said to them: “My soul is sorrowful, even unto death. Remain here and be vigilant.” BSB BSB: Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch.”
35 CPDV And when he had proceeded on a little ways, he fell prostrate on the ground. And he prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass away from him. BSB BSB: Going a little farther, He fell to the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour would pass from Him.
37 CPDV And he went and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter: “Simon, are you sleeping? Were you not able to be vigilant for one hour? BSB BSB: Then Jesus returned and found them sleeping. “Simon, are you asleep?” He asked. “Were you not able to keep watch for one hour?
38 CPDV Watch and pray, so that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” BSB BSB: Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
39 CPDV And going away again, he prayed, saying the same words. BSB BSB: Again He went away and prayed, saying the same thing.
40 CPDV And upon returning, he found them sleeping yet again, (for their eyes were heavy) and they did not know how to respond to him. BSB BSB: And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. And they did not know what to answer Him.
41 CPDV And he arrived for the third time, and he said to them: “Sleep now, and take rest. It is enough. The hour has arrived. Behold, the Son of man will be betrayed into the hands of sinners. BSB BSB: When Jesus returned the third time, He said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? That is enough! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
42 CPDV Rise up, let us go. Behold, he who will betray me is near.” BSB BSB: Rise, let us go. See, My betrayer is approaching!”
The Betrayal of Jesus (Matthew 26:47–56; Luke 22:47–53; John 18:1–14)
43 CPDV And while he was still speaking, Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, arrived, and with him was a large crowd with swords and clubs, sent from the leaders of the priests, and the scribes, and the elders. BSB BSB: While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders.
44 CPDV Now his betrayer had given them a sign, saying: “He whom I shall kiss, it is he. Take hold of him, and lead him away cautiously.” BSB BSB: Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.”
45 CPDV And when he had arrived, immediately drawing near to him, he said: “Hail, Master!” And he kissed him. BSB BSB: Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
46 CPDV But they laid hands on him and held him. BSB BSB: Then the men seized Jesus and arrested Him.
47 CPDV Then a certain one of those standing near, drawing a sword, struck a servant of the high priest and cut off his ear. BSB BSB: And one of the bystanders drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.
48 CPDV And in response, Jesus said to them: “Have you set out to apprehend me, just as if to a robber, with swords and clubs? BSB BSB: Jesus asked the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw?
49 CPDV Daily, I was with you in the temple teaching, and you did not take hold of me. But in this way, the scriptures are fulfilled.” BSB BSB: Every day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me. But this has happened that the Scriptures would be fulfilled.”
50 CPDV Then his disciples, leaving him behind, all fled away. BSB BSB: Then everyone deserted Him and fled.
51 CPDV Now a certain young man followed him, having nothing but a fine linen cloth over himself. And they took hold of him. BSB BSB: One young man who had been following Jesus was wearing a linen cloth around his body. They caught hold of him,
52 CPDV But he, rejecting the fine linen cloth, escaped from them naked. BSB BSB: but he pulled free of the linen cloth and ran away naked.
Jesus before the Sanhedrin (Matthew 26:57–68; Luke 22:66–71; John 18:19–24)
53 CPDV And they led Jesus to the high priest. And all the priests and the scribes and the elders came together. BSB BSB: They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled.
54 CPDV But Peter followed him from a distance, even into the court of the high priest. And he sat with the servants at the fire and warmed himself. BSB BSB: Peter followed Him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. And he sat with the officers and warmed himself by the fire.
55 CPDV Yet truly, the leaders of the priests and the entire council sought testimony against Jesus, so that they might deliver him to death, and they found none. BSB BSB: Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any.
56 CPDV For many spoke false testimony against him, but their testimony did not agree. BSB BSB: For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent.
57 CPDV And certain ones, rising up, bore false witness against him, saying: BSB BSB: Then some men stood up and testified falsely against Him:
58 CPDV “For we heard him say, ‘I will destroy this temple, made with hands, and within three days I will build another, not made with hands.’ ” BSB BSB: “We heard Him say, ‘I will destroy this man-made temple, and in three days I will build another that is made without hands.’”
59 CPDV And their testimony did not agree. BSB BSB: But even their testimony was inconsistent.
62 CPDV Then Jesus said to him: “I am. And you shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of the power of God and arriving with the clouds of heaven.” BSB BSB: “I am,” said Jesus, “and you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming with the clouds of heaven.”
63 CPDV Then the high priest, rending his garments, said: “Why do we still require witnesses? BSB BSB: At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “Why do we need any more witnesses?
64 CPDV You have heard the blasphemy. How does it seem to you?” And they all condemned him, as guilty unto death. BSB BSB: You have heard the blasphemy. What is your verdict?” And they all condemned Him as deserving of death.
65 CPDV And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face and to strike him with fists, and to say to him, “Prophesy.” And the servants struck him with the palms their hands. BSB BSB: Then some of them began to spit on Him. They blindfolded Him, struck Him with their fists, and said to Him, “Prophesy!” And the officers received Him with slaps in His face.
Peter Denies Jesus (Matthew 26:69–75; Luke 22:54–62; John 18:15–18)
66 CPDV And while Peter was in the court below, one of the maidservants of the high priest arrived. BSB BSB: While Peter was in the courtyard below, one of the servant girls of the high priest came down
67 CPDV And when she had seen Peter warming himself, she stared at him, and she said: “You also were with Jesus of Nazareth.” BSB BSB: and saw him warming himself there. She looked at Peter and said, “You also were with Jesus the Nazarene.”
68 CPDV But he denied it, saying, “I neither know nor understand what you saying.” And he went outside, in front of the court; and a rooster crowed. BSB BSB: But he denied it. “I do not know or even understand what you are talking about,” he said. Then he went out to the gateway, and the rooster crowed.
69 CPDV Then again, when a maidservant had seen him, she began to say to the bystanders, “For this is one of them.” BSB BSB: There the servant girl saw him and again said to those standing nearby, “This man is one of them.”
70 CPDV But he denied it again. And after a little while, again those standing near said to Peter: “In truth, you are one of them. For you, too, are a Galilean.” BSB BSB: But he denied it again. After a little while, those standing nearby said once more to Peter, “Surely you are one of them, for you too are a Galilean.”
71 CPDV Then he began to curse and to swear, saying, “For I do not know this man, about whom you are speaking.” BSB BSB: But he began to curse and swear, “I do not know this man of whom you speak!”
72 CPDV And immediately the rooster crowed again. And Peter remembered the word that Jesus had said to him, “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” And he began to weep. BSB BSB: And immediately the rooster crowed a second time. Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” And he broke down and wept.