The Plot to Kill Jesus (Matthew 26:1–5; Luke 22:1–2; John 11:45–57)
1 UEB It was now two days before the Passover and the Festival of Unleavened Bread. The chief priests and the scribes were considering how they might stealthily arrest Jesus and then 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 UEB For they were saying, "Not during the feast, so that a riot does not arise 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 UEB While Jesus was in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he was reclining at the table, a woman came to him having an alabaster jar of very costly liquid, which was pure nard. She broke the jar and poured it on 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 UEB But there were some who were angry. They spoke among themselves and said, "What is the reason for this waste? BSB BSB: Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume?
5 UEB This perfume could have been sold for more than three hundred denarii, and given to the poor." Then they scolded 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 UEB But Jesus said, "Leave her alone. Why are you troubling her? She has done a beautiful thing for me. BSB BSB: But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.
7 UEB You always have the poor with you, and whenever you desire you can do good to them, but you will not always have me. 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 UEB She has done what she could. She has anointed my body for burial. BSB BSB: She has done what she could to anoint My body in advance of My burial.
9 UEB Truly I say to you, wherever the gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will be spoken of, 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 UEB Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went away to the chief priests so that he might deliver him over to them. BSB BSB: Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them.
11 UEB When the chief priests heard it, they were glad and promised to give him money. He began looking for an opportunity to deliver him to them. 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 UEB On the first day of unleavened bread, when they sacrificed the Passover lamb, his disciples said to him, "Where do you want us to go to prepare, so you may eat the Passover meal?" 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 UEB He sent two of his disciples and said to them, "Go into the city, and a man bearing a pitcher of water will meet you. 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 UEB Where he enters a house, follow him in and say to the owner of that house, 'The Teacher says, "Where is my guest room where I will 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 UEB He will show you a large furnished upper room that is ready. Make the preparations for us there." BSB BSB: And he will show you a large upper room, furnished and ready. Make preparations for us there.”
16 UEB The disciples left and went to the city. They found everything as he had said to them, and they prepared the Passover meal. 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 UEB When it was evening, he came with the twelve. BSB BSB: When evening came, Jesus arrived with the Twelve.
18 UEB As they were lying down at the table and eating, Jesus said, "Truly I say to you, one of you eating 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 UEB They were all very sorrowful, and one by one they said to him, "Surely not I?" BSB BSB: They began to be grieved and to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I?”
20 UEB Jesus answered and said to them, "It is one of the twelve, the one now dipping bread with me in the bowl. BSB BSB: He answered, “It is one of the Twelve—the one who is dipping his hand into the bowl with Me.
21 UEB For the Son of Man will go the way that the scripture says about him. But woe to that man through whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for him if he 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 UEB As they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed it, and broke it. He gave it to them and said, "Take this. 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 UEB He took a cup, gave thanks, and 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 UEB He said to them, "This is my blood of the covenant, the blood that is poured out for many. BSB BSB: He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.
25 UEB Truly I say to you, I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I 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 UEB When they had 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 UEB Jesus said to them, "All of you will fall away, for it is 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 UEB But after I am raised up, I will go ahead of you into Galilee." BSB BSB: But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”
29 UEB Peter said to him, "Even if all fall away, I will not." BSB BSB: Peter declared, “Even if all fall away, I never will.”
30 UEB Jesus said to him, "Truly I say to you, today—yes, this very night—before the rooster crows 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 UEB But Peter said, "If I must die with you, I will not deny you." They all made the same promise. 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 UEB He took Peter, James, and John with him and began to be distressed and deeply troubled. BSB BSB: He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed.
34 UEB He said to them, "My soul is deeply grieved, even to the point of death. Remain 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 UEB Going a little farther, Jesus fell to the ground and prayed that if it were possible 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 UEB He came back and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, "Simon, are you asleep? Could you not watch 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 UEB Watch and pray that you do 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 UEB Again he went away and prayed, and he used the same words. BSB BSB: Again He went away and prayed, saying the same thing.
40 UEB When he came back again, he found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. They did not know what to say 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 UEB He came the third time and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? Enough! The hour has come. Look! The Son of Man is being 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 UEB Get up; let us go. Look, the one who is betraying 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 UEB While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived, and a large crowd was with him with swords and clubs, from the chief priests, 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 UEB Now his betrayer had given them a sign, saying, "Whomever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him and lead him away under guard." 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 UEB When Judas arrived, immediately he came up to Jesus and said, "Rabbi," and he kissed him. BSB BSB: Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
46 UEB Then they laid hands on him and seized him. BSB BSB: Then the men seized Jesus and arrested Him.
47 UEB But one of them who stood by drew his sword and struck the 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 UEB Jesus said to them, "Do you come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me? BSB BSB: Jesus asked the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw?
49 UEB When I was daily with you and I was teaching in the temple, you did not arrest me. But this was done that the scriptures might 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 UEB All those with Jesus left him and ran away. BSB BSB: Then everyone deserted Him and fled.
51 UEB A young man, wearing only a linen garment that was wrapped around him, was following Jesus. When the men seized 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 UEB he left the linen garment and ran away 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 UEB They led Jesus to the high priest. There were gathered with him all the chief priests, the elders, and the scribes. BSB BSB: They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled.
54 UEB Now Peter followed him from a distance, as far as the courtyard of the high priest. He sat among the guards, who were near a fire to keep warm. 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 UEB Now the chief priests and the entire Jewish council were seeking testimony against Jesus so they might put him to death. But they did not find any. 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 UEB For many brought false testimony against him, but even their testimony did not agree. BSB BSB: For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent.
57 UEB Some stood up and brought false testimony against him; they said, BSB BSB: Then some men stood up and testified falsely against Him:
58 UEB "We heard him say, 'I will destroy this temple made with hands, and in three days I will build another made without 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 UEB Yet even their testimony did not agree. BSB BSB: But even their testimony was inconsistent.
62 UEB Jesus said, "I am; and you will see the Son of Man when he sits at the right hand of power and comes 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 UEB The high priest tore his garments and said, "Do we still need witnesses? BSB BSB: At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “Why do we need any more witnesses?
64 UEB You have heard the blasphemy. What is your decision?" They all condemned him as one who deserved death. BSB BSB: You have heard the blasphemy. What is your verdict?” And they all condemned Him as deserving of death.
65 UEB Some began to spit on him and to cover his face and strike him and say to him, "Prophesy!" The officers took him and beat him. 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 UEB While Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came to him. BSB BSB: While Peter was in the courtyard below, one of the servant girls of the high priest came down
67 UEB She saw Peter warming himself, and she looked closely at him and said, "You were also with the Nazarene, Jesus." BSB BSB: and saw him warming himself there. She looked at Peter and said, “You also were with Jesus the Nazarene.”
68 UEB But he denied it, saying, "I neither know nor understand what you are talking about." Then he went out into the courtyard. 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 UEB But the servant girl there saw him and began to say again to those who stood there, "This man 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 UEB But he denied it again. After a little while those who stood there were saying to Peter, "Surely you are one of them, for you also 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 UEB But he began to put himself under curses and to swear, "I do not know this man you are talking about." BSB BSB: But he began to curse and swear, “I do not know this man of whom you speak!”
72 UEB The rooster immediately crowed a second time. Then Peter remembered the words that Jesus had said to him: "Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times," and he broke down and wept. 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.