The Plot to Kill Jesus (Mark 14:1–2; Luke 22:1–2; John 11:45–57)
1 UEB It came about that when Jesus had finished all these words, he said to his disciples, BSB BSB: When Jesus had finished saying all these things, He told His disciples,
2 UEB "You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified." BSB BSB: “You know that the Passover is two days away, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.”
4 UEB They plotted together to arrest Jesus stealthily and kill him. BSB BSB: and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him.
5 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 (Mark 14:3–9; Luke 7:36–50; John 12:1–8)
6 UEB Now while Jesus was in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, BSB BSB: While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper,
7 UEB as he was reclining at table, a woman came to him having an alabaster jar of very expensive ointment, and she poured it upon his head. BSB BSB: a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table.
8 UEB But when his disciples saw it, they became angry and said, "What is the reason for this waste? BSB BSB: When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste?
9 UEB This could have been sold for a large amount and given to the poor." BSB BSB: This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.”
10 UEB But Jesus, knowing this, said to them, "Why are you troubling this woman? For she has done a beautiful thing for me. BSB BSB: Aware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.
11 UEB You always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me. BSB BSB: The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me.
12 UEB For when she poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial. BSB BSB: By pouring this perfume on Me, she has prepared My body for burial.
13 UEB Truly I say to you, wherever this gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be spoken of in memory of her." BSB BSB: Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached in all the world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.”
Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus (Mark 14:10–11; Luke 22:3–6)
14 UEB Then one of the twelve, who was named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests BSB BSB: Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests
15 UEB and said, "What are you willing to give me to deliver him to you?" They weighed out thirty pieces of silver for him. BSB BSB: and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver.
16 UEB From that moment he sought an opportunity to deliver him to them. BSB BSB: So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.
Preparing the Passover (Mark 14:12–16; Luke 22:7–13)
17 UEB Now on the first day of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus and said, "Where do you want us to prepare for you to eat the Passover meal?" BSB BSB: On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?”
18 UEB He said, "Go into the city to a certain man and say to him, 'The Teacher says, "My time is at hand. I will keep the Passover at your house with my disciples."'" BSB BSB: He answered, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him that the Teacher says, ‘My time is near. I will keep the Passover with My disciples at your house.’”
19 UEB The disciples did as Jesus directed them, and they prepared the Passover meal. BSB BSB: So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.
The Last Supper (Mark 14:17–26; Luke 22:14–23; 1 Corinthians 11:17–34)
20 UEB When evening came, he sat down to eat with the twelve disciples. BSB BSB: When evening came, Jesus was reclining with the twelve disciples.
21 UEB As they were eating, he said, "Truly I say to you that one of you will betray me." BSB BSB: And while they were eating, He said to them, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray Me.”
22 UEB They were very sorrowful, and each one began to ask him, "Surely not I, Lord?" BSB BSB: They were deeply grieved and began to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I, Lord?”
23 UEB He answered, "The one who dips his hand with me in the dish is the one who will betray me. BSB BSB: Jesus answered, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with Me will betray Me.
24 UEB The Son of Man will go, just as it is written about him. But woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would be better for that man 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.”
25 UEB Judas, who would betray him said, "Is it I, Rabbi?" He said to him, "You have said it yourself." BSB BSB: Then Judas, who would betray Him, said, “Surely not I, Rabbi?” Jesus answered, “You have said it yourself.”
26 UEB As they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed it, and broke it. He gave it to the disciples and said, "Take, eat. 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 and eat; this is My body.”
27 UEB He took a cup and gave thanks, and gave it to them and said, "Drink it, all of you. BSB BSB: Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you.
28 UEB For this is my blood of the covenant that is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. BSB BSB: This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
29 UEB But I say to you, I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom." BSB BSB: I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in My Father’s kingdom.”
30 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; Mark 14:27–31; Luke 22:31–38; John 13:36–38)
31 UEB Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will fall away tonight because of me, for it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.' BSB BSB: Then Jesus said to them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of Me. For it is written: ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’
32 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.”
33 UEB But Peter said to him, "Even if all fall away because of you, I will never fall away." BSB BSB: Peter said to Him, “Even if all fall away on account of You, I never will.”
34 UEB Jesus said to him, "Truly I say to you, this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times." BSB BSB: “Truly I tell you,” Jesus declared, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.”
35 UEB Peter said to him, "Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you." All the other disciples said the same thing. BSB BSB: Peter replied, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the other disciples said the same thing.
Jesus Prays at Gethsemane (Mark 14:32–42; Luke 22:39–46)
36 UEB Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane and said to his disciples, "Sit here while I go over there and pray." BSB BSB: Then Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He told them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.”
37 UEB He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee with him and began to become sorrowful and troubled. BSB BSB: He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.
38 UEB Then he said to them, "My soul is deeply sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch with me." BSB BSB: Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”
39 UEB He went a little farther, fell on his face, and prayed. He said, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me. Yet, not as I will, but as you will." BSB BSB: Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”
40 UEB He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, "What, could you not watch with me for one hour? BSB BSB: Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were you not able to keep watch with Me for one hour?” He asked Peter.
41 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.”
42 UEB He went away a second time and prayed. He said, "My Father, if this cannot pass away unless I drink it, your will be done." BSB BSB: A second time He went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cup cannot pass unless I drink it, may Your will be done.”
43 UEB He came again and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. BSB BSB: And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
44 UEB So leaving them again, he went away and prayed a third time, saying the same words. BSB BSB: So He left them and went away once more and prayed a third time, saying the same thing.
45 UEB Then Jesus came to the disciples and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? Look, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. BSB BSB: Then He returned to the disciples and said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
46 UEB Arise, 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 (Mark 14:43–52; Luke 22:47–53; John 18:1–14)
48 UEB Now the man who was going to betray Jesus had given them a signal, saying, "Whomever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him." BSB BSB: Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.”
49 UEB Immediately he came up to Jesus and said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" and he kissed him. BSB BSB: Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
50 UEB Jesus said to him, "Friend, do what you have come to do." Then they came, laid hands on Jesus, and seized him. BSB BSB: “Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him.
53 UEB Do you think that I could not call upon my Father, and he would send me more than twelve legions of angels? BSB BSB: Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?
54 UEB But how then would the scriptures be fulfilled, that this must happen?" BSB BSB: But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way?”
55 UEB At that time Jesus said to the crowd, "Have you come out with swords and clubs to seize me like a robber? Every day I sat teaching in the temple, and you did not arrest me. BSB BSB: At that time Jesus said to the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? Every day I sat teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me.
56 UEB But all this has happened so that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples left him and fled. BSB BSB: But this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled.
Jesus before the Sanhedrin (Mark 14:53–65; Luke 22:66–71; John 18:19–24)
58 UEB But Peter followed him from a distance to the courtyard of the high priest. He went inside and sat down with the guards to see the outcome. BSB BSB: But Peter followed Him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. And he went in and sat down with the guards to see the outcome.
59 UEB Now the chief priests and the whole council were looking for false testimony against Jesus so that they might put him to death. BSB BSB: Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death.
60 UEB They did not find any, even though many false witnesses came forward. But later two came forward BSB BSB: But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward
61 UEB and said, "This man said, 'I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.'" BSB BSB: and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’”
62 UEB The high priest stood up and said to him, "Do you have no answer? What is it that they are testifying against you?" BSB BSB: So the high priest stood up and asked Him, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?”
63 UEB But Jesus was silent. The high priest said to him, "I command you by the living God, tell us whether you are the Christ, the Son of God." BSB BSB: But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.”
64 UEB Jesus replied to him, "You have said it yourself. But I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven." BSB BSB: “You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”
65 UEB Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, "He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we still need witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy. BSB BSB: At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “He has blasphemed! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy.
66 UEB What do you think?" They answered and said, "He is worthy of death." BSB BSB: What do you think?” “He deserves to die,” they answered.
67 UEB Then they spit in his face and beat him, and struck him with the palms of their hands, BSB BSB: Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him
68 UEB and said, "Prophesy to us, you Christ. Who is it that struck you?" BSB BSB: and said, “Prophesy to us, Christ! Who hit You?”
Peter Denies Jesus (Mark 14:66–72; Luke 22:54–62; John 18:15–18)
69 UEB Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and a servant girl came to him and said, "You were also with Jesus of Galilee." BSB BSB: Meanwhile, Peter was sitting out in the courtyard, and a servant girl came up to him. “You also were with Jesus the Galilean,” she said.
70 UEB But he denied it in front of them all, saying, "I do not know what you are talking about." BSB BSB: But he denied it before them all: “I do not know what you are talking about.”
71 UEB When he went out to the gateway, another servant girl saw him and said to those there, "This man was also with Jesus of Nazareth." BSB BSB: When Peter had gone out to the gateway, another servant girl saw him and said to the people there, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.”
72 UEB He again denied it with an oath, "I do not know the man!" BSB BSB: And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man!”
73 UEB After a little while those who were standing by came and said to Peter, "Surely you are also one of them, for the way you speak gives you away." BSB BSB: After a little while, those standing nearby came up to Peter. “Surely you are one of them,” they said, “for your accent gives you away.”
74 UEB Then he began to curse and swear, "I do not know the man," and immediately a rooster crowed. BSB BSB: At that he began to curse and swear to them, “I do not know the man!” And immediately a rooster crowed.
75 UEB Peter remembered the words that Jesus had said, "Before the rooster crows you will deny me three times." Then he went outside and wept bitterly. BSB BSB: Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken: “Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly.