Jesus before Pilate (Matthew 27:11–14; John 18:28–40)
1 ULT And the whole multitude of them, rising up, led him to Pilate. BSB BSB: Then the whole council rose and led Jesus away to Pilate.
2 ULT And they began to accuse him, saying,“We found this one perverting our nation and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar and saying that he himself is Christ, a king.” BSB BSB: And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.”
3 ULT But Pilate questioned him, saying,“Are you the King of the Jews?” But he, answering him, said,“You say{ it}.” BSB BSB: So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
4 ULT Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds,“I find no cause in this man.” BSB BSB: Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.”
5 ULT But they were insisting, saying,“He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea, indeed, beginning from Galilee as far as here.” BSB BSB: But they kept insisting, “He stirs up the people all over Judea with His teaching. He began in Galilee and has come all the way here.”
Jesus before Herod 6 ULT And Pilate, having heard this, asked whether the man was a Galilean. BSB BSB: When Pilate heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean.
7 ULT And having learned that he was under the authority of Herod, he sent him to Herod, being also in Jerusalem himself in those days. BSB BSB: And learning that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who himself was in Jerusalem at that time.
8 ULT And Herod, having seen Jesus, rejoiced greatly, for he had been desiring to see him for a long time, because he had heard about him, and he was hoping to see some sign happen by him. BSB BSB: When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had heard about Him and was hoping to see Him perform a miracle.
9 ULT Then he questioned him in many words, but he answered him nothing. BSB BSB: Herod questioned Jesus at great length, but He gave no answer.
10 ULT And the chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing him. BSB BSB: Meanwhile, the chief priests and scribes stood there, vehemently accusing Him.
11 ULT Then Herod, with his soldiers, also despised him and mocked{ him}. Having put elegant clothing around{ him}, he sent him back to Pilate. BSB BSB: And even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate.
12 ULT Then both Herod and Pilate became friends with each other on that day, for they were previously being in hostility between themselves. BSB BSB: That day Herod and Pilate became friends; before this time they had been enemies.
The Crowd Chooses Barabbas (Matthew 27:15–23; Mark 15:6–11)
13 ULT Then Pilate called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, BSB BSB: Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,
14 ULT { and} said to them,“You brought this man to me as turning the people away, and behold, I, having examined him before you, found nothing in this man as cause for what you are accusing against him. BSB BSB: and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined Him here in your presence and found Him not guilty of your charges against Him.
15 ULT But neither did Herod, for he sent him back to us, and behold, nothing that is worthy of death has been done by him. BSB BSB: Neither has Herod, for he sent Him back to us. As you can see, He has done nothing deserving of death.
16 ULT Therefore, having punished him, I will release him.” BSB BSB: Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.”
17 ULT But he had obligation to release to them one{ prisoner} at every feast. BSB BSB: Not in the BSB
18 ULT But they cried out all together, saying,“Take away this one, but release to us Barabbas!” BSB BSB: But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!”
19 ULT (He had been put in prison for a certain rebellion that happened in the city, and for murder.) BSB BSB: (Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.)
20 ULT Then Pilate again addressed them, desiring to release Jesus. BSB BSB: Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again,
21 ULT But they were shouting, saying,“Crucify, crucify him.” BSB BSB: but they kept shouting, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!”
22 ULT Then he spoke to them a third time,“For what evil did this one do? No cause for death have I found in him. Therefore, having punished him, I will release him.” BSB BSB: A third time he said to them, “What evil has this man done? I have found in Him no offense worthy of death. So after I punish Him, I will release Him.”
23 ULT But they were insisting with loud voices, demanding for him to be crucified, and their voices prevailed. BSB BSB: But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices for Jesus to be crucified. And their clamor prevailed.
24 ULT And Pilate decreed for their demand to happen. BSB BSB: So Pilate sentenced that their demand be met.
25 ULT Then he released the one that had been put in prison for rebellion and murder, whom they were requesting, but he handed over Jesus to their will. BSB BSB: As they had requested, he released the one imprisoned for insurrection and murder, and he handed Jesus over to their will.
The Crucifixion (Psalm 22:1–31; Matthew 27:32–44; Mark 15:21–32; John 19:16–27)
26 ULT And as they led him away, seizing Simon, a certain Cyrenean coming from the country, they put the cross on him, to carry behind Jesus. BSB BSB: As the soldiers led Him away, they seized Simon of Cyrene on his way in from the country, and they put the cross on him to carry behind Jesus.
27 ULT And a great crowd of the people was following him, and of women mourning and wailing for him. BSB BSB: A great number of people followed Him, including women who kept mourning and wailing for Him.
28 ULT But turning to them, Jesus said,“Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children. BSB BSB: But Jesus turned to them and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.
29 ULT For behold, days are coming in which they will say,‘Blessed{ are} the barren, yes, the wombs that did not give birth and breasts that did not nurse.’ BSB BSB: Look, the days are coming when people will say, ‘Blessed are the barren women, the wombs that never bore, and breasts that never nursed!’
30 ULT Then they will begin to say to the mountains,‘Fall on us,’ and to the hills,‘Cover us.’ BSB BSB: At that time ‘they will say to the mountains, “Fall on us!” and to the hills, “Cover us!”’
31 ULT For if they do these things in the moist tree, what will happen in the dry?” BSB BSB: For if men do these things while the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?”
32 ULT And others, two criminals, were also being led away with him to be put to death. BSB BSB: Two others, who were criminals, were also led away to be executed with Jesus.
35 ULT And the people stood by watching, and the rulers were also ridiculing him, saying,“He saved others; let him save himself, if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.” BSB BSB: The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.”
36 ULT Then the soldiers also mocked him, coming up{ and} offering him vinegar, BSB BSB: The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine.
37 ULT and saying,“If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself.” BSB BSB: “If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!”
38 ULT And there was also an inscription over him,“This{ is} the King of the Jews.” BSB BSB: Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
39 ULT Then one of the criminals having been hung blasphemed him, saying,“Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us.” BSB BSB: One of the criminals who hung there heaped abuse on Him. “Are You not the Christ?” he said. “Save Yourself and us!”
40 ULT But answering, the other, rebuking him, said,“Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment? BSB BSB: But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment?
41 ULT And we justly, for indeed we are receiving worthy of what we did, but this one did nothing wrong.” BSB BSB: We are punished justly, for we are receiving what our actions deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”
The Death of Jesus (Psalm 31:1–24; Matthew 27:45–56; Mark 15:33–41; John 19:28–30)
44 ULT And it was already about the sixth hour, and darkness happened over the whole land until the ninth hour. BSB BSB: It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over all the land until the ninth hour.
45 ULT The sun failed, and the curtain of the temple was split in the middle. BSB BSB: The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.
46 ULT And crying out with a loud voice, Jesus said,“Father, into your hands I entrust my spirit.” And having said this, he expired. BSB BSB: Then Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit.” And when He had said this, He breathed His last.
47 ULT Now the centurion, having seen the thing having happened, was glorifying God, saying,“Truly this man was righteous.” BSB BSB: When the centurion saw what had happened, he gave glory to God, saying, “Surely this was a righteous man.”
48 ULT And all the crowds that had come together for this spectacle, having seen the things having happened, returned, beating their breasts. BSB BSB: And when all the people who had gathered for this spectacle saw what had happened, they returned home beating their breasts.
49 ULT But all the ones acquainted with him, and the women following him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things. BSB BSB: But all those who knew Jesus, including the women who had followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance watching these things.
The Burial of Jesus (Isaiah 53:9–12; Matthew 27:57–61; Mark 15:42–47; John 19:38–42)
50 ULT And behold, a man, Joseph by name, being a council member, a good and righteous man, BSB BSB: Now there was a Council member named Joseph, a good and righteous man,
51 ULT (this one had not agreed with the council and their action) from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who was waiting for the kingdom of God. BSB BSB: who had not consented to their decision or action. He was from the Judean town of Arimathea and was waiting for the kingdom of God.
52 ULT This one, having approached Pilate, asked for the body of Jesus. BSB BSB: He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus.
53 ULT And having taken{ it} down, he wrapped it in a linen cloth and put him in a hewn tomb where no one ever had lain. BSB BSB: Then he took it down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, and placed it in a tomb cut into the rock, where no one had yet been laid.
54 ULT And it was the Day of Preparation, and the Sabbath was dawning. BSB BSB: It was Preparation Day, and the Sabbath was beginning.
55 ULT And the women who had come out of Galilee with him, having followed after, saw the tomb and how his body was put. BSB BSB: The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed, and they saw the tomb and how His body was placed.
56 ULT Then, having returned, they prepared spices and ointments. And on the Sabbath they rested, according to the commandment. BSB BSB: Then they returned to prepare spices and perfumes. And they rested on the Sabbath, according to the commandment.