1. Now the feast of unleavened bread drew near, which is called the Passover.
2. And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.
3. Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.
4. And he went his way, and conferred with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.
5. And they were glad, and agreed to give him money.
6. And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.
7. Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.
8. And he sent Peter and John, saying,
9. And they said unto him, Where will you that we prepare?
10. And he said unto them,
11. And you shall say unto the owner of the house, The Master says unto you, Where is the guest room, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?
12. And he shall show you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.
13. And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
14. And when the hour came, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.
15. And he said unto them,
16. For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
17. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said,
18. For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
19. And he took bread, and gave thanks, and broke it, and gave unto them, saying,
20. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying,
21. But, behold, the hand of him that betrays me is with me on the table.
22. And truly the Son of man goes, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!
23. And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.
24. And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.
25. And he said unto them,
26. But you shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that does serve.
27. For who is greater, he that sits at table, or he that serves? is not he that sits at table? but I am among you as he that serves.
28. You are they who have continued with me in my trials.
29. And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father has appointed unto me;
30. That you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
31. And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:
32. But I have prayed for you, that your faith fail not: and when you have returned, strengthen your brethren.
33. And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with you, both into prison, and to death.
34. And he said,
35. And he said unto them,
36. Then said he unto them,
37. For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have a fulfillment.
38. And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them,
39. And he came out, and went, as was his custom, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.
40. And when he was at the place, he said unto them,
41. And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,
42. Saying,
43. And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.
44. And being in agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
45. And when he rose up from prayer, and came to his disciples, he found them sleeping from the grief,
46. And said unto them,
47. And while he yet spoke, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.
48. But Jesus said unto him,
49. When they who were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?
50. And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
51. And Jesus answered and said,
52. Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, who were come to him,
53. When I was daily with you in the temple, you stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
54. Then they took him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.
55. And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the courtyard, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.
56. But a certain maidservant beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.
57. And he denied it, saying, Woman, I know him not.
58. And after a little while another saw him, and said, you are also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.
59. And after the space of about one hour another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilean.
60. And Peter said, Man, I know not what you say. And immediately, while he yet spoke, the cock crowed.
61. And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him,
62. And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.
63. And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and struck him.
64. And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that struck you?
65. And many other things blasphemously spoke they against him.
66. And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,
67. Are you the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them,
68. And if I also ask you, you will not answer me, nor let me go.
69. Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.
70. Then said they all, Are you then the Son of God? And he said unto them,
71. And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.