The Plot to Kill Jesus (Matthew 26:1–5; Luke 22:1–2; John 11:45–57)
1 ULT Now the Passover and the Festival of Unleavened Bread was in two days, and the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how, having seized him by deceit, they might 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 ULT For they were saying,“Not during the festival, so that there will not be a riot of 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 ULT And he being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, he reclining to eat, a woman came, having an alabaster jar of very precious perfumed oil of pure nard. Having broken the jar, she 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 ULT But there were some being very angry within themselves,“For what has this waste of the perfumed oil happened? BSB BSB: Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume?
5 ULT For this perfumed oil was able to be sold for more than 300 denarii and given to the poor.” And they were scolding 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 ULT But Jesus said,“Leave her alone. Why are you causing trouble for her? She did a good work in me. BSB BSB: But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.
7 ULT For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you desire, you are able to do good to them, but you do 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 ULT What she had, she did. She anticipated to anoint my body for burial. BSB BSB: She has done what she could to anoint My body in advance of My burial.
9 ULT And truly I say to you, wherever the gospel is preached in the whole world, also what she did will be spoken in remembrance 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 ULT And Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went away to the chief priests so that he might hand him over to them. BSB BSB: Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them.
11 ULT And they, having heard{ it}, rejoiced and promised to give him silver. And he was seeking how he might opportunely hand him over. 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 ULT And on the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, when they were sacrificing the Passover, his disciples say to him,“Where do you want{ that} we, having gone away, might prepare so that you may 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 ULT And he sends two of his disciples and says to them,“Go into the city, and a man carrying 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 ULT And wherever he enters, say to the master of that house,‘The Teacher says,“Where is my guest 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 ULT And he will show you a large upper room, furnished{ and} ready, and prepare{ it} for us there.” BSB BSB: And he will show you a large upper room, furnished and ready. Make preparations for us there.”
16 ULT And the disciples left and went to the city, and they found{ it} just as he said to 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 ULT And evening having come, he comes with the Twelve. BSB BSB: When evening came, Jesus arrived with the Twelve.
18 ULT And they reclining to eat, and eating, Jesus said,“Truly I say to you that one of you, one eating with me, will hand me over.” 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 ULT They began to be grieved and to say to him one by one,“Surely not I?” BSB BSB: They began to be grieved and to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I?”
20 ULT And he said to them,“{ It is} one of the Twelve, the one dipping with me into 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 ULT For the Son of Man departs just as it has been written about him, but woe to that man through whom the Son of Man is handed over! It would have been good 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 ULT And they eating, having taken bread, having blessed, he broke{ it} and gave{ it} to them and 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 ULT And having taken a cup, having given 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 ULT And he said to them,“This is my blood of the covenant, which is being poured out for many. BSB BSB: He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.
25 ULT Truly I say to you that I will certainly not any longer drink from the 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 ULT 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 ULT And Jesus says to them,“You all will be caused to stumble, 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 ULT But after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee.” BSB BSB: But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”
29 ULT But Peter was saying to him,“Even if all will be caused to stumble, yet not I.” BSB BSB: Peter declared, “Even if all fall away, I never will.”
30 ULT And Jesus says to him,“Truly I say to you that today— this night— before a 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 ULT But he was saying emphatically,“Even if it were necessary for me to die with you, I will certainly not deny you.” And they all also were speaking in the same manner. 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 ULT And he takes along Peter and James and John with him and began to be distressed and greatly troubled. BSB BSB: He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed.
34 ULT And he says to them,“My soul is very grieved, to death. Remain here and be alert.” BSB BSB: Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch.”
35 ULT And having gone a little farther, he fell to the ground and was praying that, if it is 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 ULT And he comes and finds them sleeping, and he says to Peter,“Simon, are you sleeping? Were you not able to be alert 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 ULT Be alert and pray so 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 ULT And again, having gone away, he prayed, having said the same word. BSB BSB: Again He went away and prayed, saying the same thing.
40 ULT And having come again, he found them sleeping, for their eyes were weighed down, and they did not know what they might 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 ULT And he comes the third time and says to them,“Are you still sleeping and resting? It is enough! The hour has come. Behold, the Son of Man is handed over into the hands of the 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 ULT Get up, let us go. Behold, the one handing me over has come 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 ULT And immediately, he still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrives, and a crowd with him with swords and clubs from the chief 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 ULT Now the one handing him over had given them a signal, saying,“Whomever I kiss is he. Seize him and lead{ him} away securely.” 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 ULT And having come, immediately having approached him, he says,“Rabbi,” and he kissed him. BSB BSB: Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
46 ULT And they laid their hands on{ him} and seized him. BSB BSB: Then the men seized Jesus and arrested Him.
47 ULT But a certain one of the ones standing by, having drawn his sword, 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 ULT And answering, Jesus said to them,“As against a robber have you come out with swords and clubs to seize me? BSB BSB: Jesus asked the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw?
49 ULT Every day I was with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize me. But so 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 ULT And having left him, they all fled. BSB BSB: Then everyone deserted Him and fled.
51 ULT And a certain young man was following him, wearing a linen garment over his naked body. And they seize 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 ULT but he, having left behind the linen garment, fled 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 ULT And they led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes gather together. BSB BSB: They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled.
54 ULT And Peter followed him from a distance, as far as inside into the courtyard of the high priest, and he was sitting with the officers and warming himself at the fire. 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 ULT Now the chief priests and the entire Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put him to death, and they were not finding{ 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 ULT For many were testifying falsely against him, and their testimonies were not the same. BSB BSB: For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent.
57 ULT And certain ones, having stood up, were testifying falsely against him, saying, BSB BSB: Then some men stood up and testified falsely against Him:
58 ULT “We heard him saying,‘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 ULT And not even in this manner was their testimony the same. BSB BSB: But even their testimony was inconsistent.
62 ULT And Jesus said,“I am; and you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of power 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 ULT But the high priest, having torn his tunics, says,“Why do we still have need of witnesses? BSB BSB: At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “Why do we need any more witnesses?
64 ULT You have heard the blasphemy. What is evident to you?” And they all condemned him to be deserving of death. BSB BSB: You have heard the blasphemy. What is your verdict?” And they all condemned Him as deserving of death.
65 ULT And certain ones began to spit on him and to blindfold his face and to beat him and to say to him,“Prophesy!” And the officers received him with slaps. 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 ULT And Peter being below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest comes. BSB BSB: While Peter was in the courtyard below, one of the servant girls of the high priest came down
67 ULT And having seen Peter warming himself, having looked closely at him, she says,“You also were 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 ULT But he denied{ it}, saying,“Neither have I known, nor do I understand what you are saying.” And he went out, outside into the forecourt. 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 ULT And the servant girl, having seen him{ there}, began to say again to the ones standing around,“This one is from them!” BSB BSB: There the servant girl saw him and again said to those standing nearby, “This man is one of them.”
70 ULT But he was denying{ it} again. And after a little{ while} the ones standing around again were saying to Peter,“Truly you are from them, for also you 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 ULT And he began to curse and to swear,“I do not know this man whom you are talking about.” BSB BSB: But he began to curse and swear, “I do not know this man of whom you speak!”
72 ULT And immediately a rooster crowed a second time, and Peter remembered the word that Jesus said to him:“Before a rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times,” and having broken down, he was weeping. 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.