The Plot to Kill Jesus (Matthew 26:1–5; Luke 22:1–2; John 11:45–57)
1 DRA Now the feast of the pasch, and of the Azymes was after two days; and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might by some wile lay hold on 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 DRA But they said: Not on the festival day, lest there should 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 DRA And when he was in Bethania, in the house of Simon the leper, and was at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of precious spikenard: and breaking the alabaster box, she poured it out upon 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 DRA Now there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said: Why was this waste of the ointment made? BSB BSB: Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume?
5 DRA For this ointment might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and 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 DRA But Jesus said: Let her alone, why do you molest her? She hath wrought a good work upon me. BSB BSB: But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.
7 DRA For the poor you have always with you: and whensoever you will, you may do them good: but me you have not 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 DRA She hath done what she could: she is come beforehand to anoint my body for burial. BSB BSB: She has done what she could to anoint My body in advance of My burial.
9 DRA Amen, I say to you, wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, that also which she hath done, shall be told for a memorial 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 DRA And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went to the chief priests, 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 DRA Who hearing it were glad; and they promised him they would give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently 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 DRA Now on the first day of the unleavened bread, when they sacrificed the pasch, the disciples say to him: Whither wilt thou that we go, and prepare for thee to eat the pasch? 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 DRA And he sendeth two of his disciples, and saith to them: Go ye into the city; and there shall meet you 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 DRA And whithersoever he shall go in, say to the master of the house, The master saith, Where is my refectory, where I may eat the pasch 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 DRA And he will shew you a large dining room furnished; and there prepare ye for us. BSB BSB: And he will show you a large upper room, furnished and ready. Make preparations for us there.”
16 DRA And his disciples went their way, and came into the city; and they found as he had told them, and they prepared the pasch. 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 DRA And when evening was come, he cometh with the twelve. BSB BSB: When evening came, Jesus arrived with the Twelve.
18 DRA And when they were at table and eating, Jesus saith: Amen I say to you, one of you that eateth with me shall 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 DRA But they began to be sorrowful, and to say to him one by one: Is it I? BSB BSB: They began to be grieved and to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I?”
20 DRA Who saith to them: One of the twelve, who dippeth with me his hand 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 DRA And the Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man shall be betrayed. It were better for him, if that man had not 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 DRA And whilst they were eating, Jesus took bread; and blessing, broke, and gave to them, and said: Take ye. 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 DRA And having taken the chalice, giving thanks, he gave it to them. And they all drank of it. BSB BSB: Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it.
24 DRA And he said to them: This is my blood of the new testament, 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 DRA Amen I say to you, that I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day when I shall 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 DRA And when they had said an hymn, they went forth 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 DRA And Jesus saith to them: You will all be scandalized in my regard this night; for it is written, I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep shall be dispersed. 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 DRA But after I shall be risen again, I will go before you into Galilee. BSB BSB: But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”
29 DRA But Peter saith to him: Although all shall be scandalized in thee, yet not I. BSB BSB: Peter declared, “Even if all fall away, I never will.”
30 DRA And Jesus saith to him: Amen I say to thee, today, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shall deny me thrice. BSB BSB: “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.”
31 DRA But he spoke the more vehemently: Although I should die together with thee, I will not deny thee. And in like manner also said they all. 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 DRA And he taketh Peter and James and John with him; and he began to fear and to be heavy. BSB BSB: He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed.
34 DRA And he saith to them: My soul is sorrowful even unto death; stay you here, and watch. BSB BSB: Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch.”
35 DRA And when he was gone forward a little, he fell flat on the ground; and he prayed, that if it might be, the hour might pass 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 DRA And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping. And he saith to Peter: Simon, sleepest thou? couldst thou not watch 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 DRA Watch ye, and pray that you enter not 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 DRA A going away again, he prayed, saying the same words. BSB BSB: Again He went away and prayed, saying the same thing.
40 DRA And when he returned, he found them again asleep, (for their eyes were heavy,) and they knew not what to answer 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 DRA And he cometh the third time, and saith to them: Sleep ye now, and take your rest. It is enough: the hour is come: behold the Son of man shall 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 DRA Rise up, let us go. Behold, he that will betray me is at hand. 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 DRA And while he was yet speaking, cometh Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve: and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the ancients. 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 DRA And he that betrayed him, had given them a sign, saying: Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he; lay hold on him, and lead him away carefully. 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 DRA And when he was come, immediately going up to him, he saith: Hail, Rabbi; and he kissed him. BSB BSB: Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
46 DRA But they laid hands on him, and held him. BSB BSB: Then the men seized Jesus and arrested Him.
47 DRA An one of them that stood by, drawing a sword, struck a servant of the chief 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 DRA And Jesus answering, said to them: Are you come out as to a robber, with swords and staves to apprehend me? BSB BSB: Jesus asked the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw?
49 DRA I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and you did not lay hands on me. But that the scriptures may be 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 DRA Then his disciples leaving him, all fled away. BSB BSB: Then everyone deserted Him and fled.
51 DRA And a certain young man followed him, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and they laid hold on 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 DRA But he, casting off the linen cloth, fled 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 DRA And they brought Jesus to the high priest; and all the priests and the scribes and the ancients assembled together. BSB BSB: They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled.
54 DRA And Peter followed him from afar off, 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 DRA And the chief priests and all the council sought for evidence against Jesus, that they might put him to death, and 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 DRA For many bore false witness against him, and their evidences were not agreeing. BSB BSB: For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent.
57 DRA And some rising up, bore false witness against him, saying: BSB BSB: Then some men stood up and testified falsely against Him:
58 DRA 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 DRA And their witness did not agree. BSB BSB: But even their testimony was inconsistent.
62 DRA And Jesus said to him: I am. And you shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of the power of God, and coming 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 DRA Then the high priest rending his garments, saith: What need we any further witnesses? BSB BSB: At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “Why do we need any more witnesses?
64 DRA You have heard the blasphemy. What think you? Who all condemned him to be guilty of death. BSB BSB: You have heard the blasphemy. What is your verdict?” And they all condemned Him as deserving of death.
65 DRA And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him: Prophesy: and the servants struck him with the palms of 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 DRA Now when Peter was in the court below, there cometh one of the maidservants of the high priest. BSB BSB: While Peter was in the courtyard below, one of the servant girls of the high priest came down
67 DRA And when she had seen Peter warming himself, looking on him she saith: Thou also wast 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 DRA But he denied, saying: I neither know nor understand what thou sayest. And he went forth before the court; and the cock crew. 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 DRA And again a maidservant seeing him, began to say to the standers by: 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 DRA But he denied again. And after a while they that stood by said again to Peter: Surely thou art one of them; for thou art also 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 DRA But he began to curse and to swear, saying; I know not this man of whom you speak. BSB BSB: But he began to curse and swear, “I do not know this man of whom you speak!”
72 DRA And immediately the cock crew again. And Peter remembered the word that Jesus had said unto him: Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt thrice deny me. 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.