1 GLT And it happened 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 GLT “You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man is being handed over 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 GLT And they plotted together in order that they might arrest Jesus stealthily and might kill him. BSB BSB: and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him.
5 GLT But they were saying,“Not during the festival, so that a riot does not happen among the people.” BSB BSB: “But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”
6 GLT 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 GLT a woman approached him having an alabaster jar of very expensive perfumed oil, and she poured{ it} upon his head as he is reclining to eat. 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 GLT Now having seen this, the disciples became angry, saying,“For what{ is} this waste? BSB BSB: When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste?
9 GLT For this was able to have been sold for much and to be given to the poor.” BSB BSB: This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.”
10 GLT But Jesus, knowing this, said to them,“Why are you causing trouble for the woman? For she has done a good work for me. BSB BSB: Aware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.
11 GLT For you always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me. BSB BSB: The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me.
12 GLT For{ when} she poured this perfumed oil 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 GLT Truly I say to you, wherever this gospel is preached in the whole world, what she 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.”
14 GLT Then one of the Twelve, named Judas Iscariot, having gone to the chief priests, BSB BSB: Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests
15 GLT said,“What are you willing to give me, and I will betray him to you?” And they weighed out 30 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 GLT And from that moment he began to seek an opportunity in order that he might betray him. BSB BSB: So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.
17 GLT Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples approached Jesus, saying,“Where do you want that we might prepare for you to eat the Passover?” 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 GLT And he said,“Go into the city to such a man and say to him,‘The Teacher says,“My time is near. I am doing 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 GLT And the disciples did as Jesus directed them, and they prepared the Passover. BSB BSB: So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.
20 GLT Now evening having come, he was reclining to eat with the Twelve. BSB BSB: When evening came, Jesus was reclining with the twelve disciples.
21 GLT And 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 GLT And being very grieved, each one began to say to him,“Surely not I, Lord?” BSB BSB: They were deeply grieved and began to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I, Lord?”
23 GLT But he, answering, said,“The one having dipped his hand with me in the dish, he will betray me. BSB BSB: Jesus answered, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with Me will betray Me.
24 GLT The Son of Man will depart just as it is written about him. But woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been 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.”
25 GLT But answering, Judas, the one betraying him, said,“Surely it is not 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 GLT Now{ as} they are eating, Jesus, having taken bread and having blessed, he broke{ it}. And having given{ it} to the disciples, he 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 GLT And having taken a cup and having given thanks, he gave{ it} to them, saying,“Drink from 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 GLT For this is my blood of the covenant that is being 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 GLT But I say to you, I will certainly not drink again from this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in the kingdom of my Father.” 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 GLT 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.
31 GLT Then Jesus said to them,“You all will be caused to stumble because of me in this very night, 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 GLT 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 GLT But answering, Peter said to him,“{ Even} if all will be caused to stumble because of you, I never will be caused to stumble.” BSB BSB: Peter said to Him, “Even if all fall away on account of You, I never will.”
34 GLT Jesus said to him,“Truly I say to you, in this very night, before a 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 GLT Peter says to him,“Even if it is necessary for me to die with you, I will certainly not deny you.” And all the disciples said likewise. 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.
36 GLT Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane and says to the disciples,“Sit here while, having gone over there, I 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 GLT And having taken along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be grieved and to be troubled. BSB BSB: He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.
38 GLT Then he says to them,“My soul is deeply sorrowful, to the point of death. Remain here and stay alert 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 GLT And having gone a little farther, he fell on his face, praying and saying,“My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me. Yet, not as I will, but as you.” 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 GLT And he comes to the disciples and finds them sleeping, and he says to Peter,“So, were you not able to stay alert 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 GLT Stay 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.”
42 GLT Again, having gone away a second time, he prayed, saying,“My Father, if this is not able to pass away unless I drink it, let 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 GLT And having come again, he found them sleeping, for their eyes were weighed down. BSB BSB: And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
44 GLT And having left them again, having gone away, he prayed a third time, having said the same words again. BSB BSB: So He left them and went away once more and prayed a third time, saying the same thing.
45 GLT Then he comes to the disciples and says to them,“Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? Behold, the hour has approached, 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 GLT Get up, that we might go. Behold, the one betraying me has approached.” BSB BSB: Rise, let us go! See, My betrayer is approaching!”
47 GLT And{ as} he is still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the Twelve, came, and with him, a large crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people. BSB BSB: While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people. 48 GLT Now the one betraying him gave them a signal, saying,“Whomever I kiss is him. Seize him.” BSB BSB: Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.”
49 GLT And immediately, having approached Jesus, he said,“Greetings, Rabbi!” and he kissed him. BSB BSB: Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.
50 GLT But Jesus said to him,“Friend, for that which you are here.” Then having approached, they 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 GLT Or do you think that I am not able to call upon my Father, and he will send me more than 12 legions of angels at once? 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 GLT 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 GLT At that hour Jesus said to the crowds,“Have you come out with swords and clubs to seize me, as against a robber? Every day I was sitting, 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 GLT But all this has happened so that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples, having left him, 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.
58 GLT But Peter was following him from a distance to the courtyard of the high priest. And having entered inside, he 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 GLT Now the chief priests and the entire Sanhedrin were seeking 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 GLT But they found none, though many false witnesses came forward. But later two, having come forward, BSB BSB: But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward
61 GLT said,“This one said,‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and to 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 GLT And having stood up, the high priest said to him,“Do you answer nothing? What are these 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 GLT But Jesus was silent. And the high priest said to him,“I command you by the living God, so that you might tell us if 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 GLT Jesus says to him,“You have said{ it} yourself. But I say to you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the 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 GLT Then the high priest tore his robe, saying,“He has blasphemed! Why do we still have need of witnesses? Behold, 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 GLT What do you think?” And they, answering, said,“He is deserving of death.” BSB BSB: What do you think?” “He deserves to die,” they answered.
67 GLT Then they spit in his face and beat him, and they slapped him, BSB BSB: Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him
68 GLT saying,“Prophesy to us, Christ. Who is the one having struck you?” BSB BSB: and said, “Prophesy to us, Christ! Who hit You?”
69 GLT Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and one servant girl approached him, saying,“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 GLT But he denied{ it} in front of{ them} all, saying,“I do not know what you are saying.” BSB BSB: But he denied it before them all: “I do not know what you are talking about.”
71 GLT But when he had gone out to the gateway, another{ girl} saw him and says to the ones there,“This one was 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 GLT And 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 GLT But after a little{ while}, the ones that had been standing by, having approached, said to Peter,“Surely you are also from among them, for even your speech makes you evident.” 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 GLT Then he began to curse and to 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 GLT And Peter remembered the words of Jesus that he had said,“Before a rooster crows you will deny me three times.” And having gone outside, he 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.