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(At that time) he said to his disciples. "You know in two days it is the Passover and the Son of man is going to be delivered up and crucified." Then all the chief priests and the elders of the people were assembled in the court of the high priest who was named Caiaphas. They considered how
they might seize Jesus by guile and kill him. But they said “Not at the feast in case there is a disturbance amongst the people.”
26:1-5
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When Jesus was in Bethany in Simon the leper’s house, a woman who had an alabaster phial of very expensive ointment approached and poured it on his head as he reclined. Seeing this the disciples were angry saying. What a waste this is.” It could have been sold for a big price and given to the poor.“ Knowing this Jesus said to them. “Why do you trouble the woman? She has done a good work to me. You always have the poor with yourselves but you do not always
have me. This woman has put ointment on my body in preparation for my burial. Truly I tell you wherever the gospel is proclaimed in all of the world what she did will also be spoken about as a memorial of her.” Then going out one of the twelve, the one named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests. He said “What are you willing to give me and I will deliver him to you?” They weighed out thirty pieces of silver for him. And from then on he sought an opportunity in which he might deliver him.
26:6-16
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Now on the first day of unleavened bread the disciples approached Jesus saying
“Where do you want us to eat the Passover so we may prepare for you?”
So he said “Go into the city to “so and so” and say to him “The teacher says. “My time is near and I want to make the Passover with you
the Passover with you and my disciples.”
26:17-18
4.
So the disciples did as Jesus had told them and prepared the Passover
26:19
5.
When evening came he reclined with the twelve disciples. As they were eating he said. “Truly I tell you that one of you will betray me.” Grieving exceedingly they began to say to him one by one. “Is it me Lord?” And he answering said “The one dipping his hand in the dish with me. This man will betray me. Indeed what will
happen with the Son of man is as it has been written concerning him. But woe to that man through whom the Son of man is betrayed. It would be better for him if that man had not been born. And answering, Judas, the one betraying him, said “Is it me rabbi?” He says to him “You said it.
26:20-25
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As they were eating Jesus took a loaf of bread and blessing it he broke it and gave it to his disciples saying “Take and eat. This is my body.” And taking a cup and giving thanks he gave it to them saying “Drink all of it, for this is
the blood of my covenant. This is the covenant of blood being shed for the forgiveness of sins for many. I tell you by no means will drink from now on of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it with you again in the kingdom of my Father."
26:26-29
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Having sung a hymn they went out to the Mount of Olives. Then Jesus says to them. “You will all fall away because of me to-night. For it has been written "I will strike the shepherd and all the sheep of the flock will be scattered. But afterwards I will be raised and I will go before you into Galilee.”
Answering him Peter said. “Even if everyone else deserts you I will never do so.” Jesus said to him Truly I tell you that to-night before the cock crows you will deny me three times. Peter says to him. “Even if I must die with you by no means will I deny you.” All the disciples said likewise.
26:30-35
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Then Jesus came to a piece of land called Gethsemane and he says to the disciples "Sit here while I go away over there and pray. Taking Peter and the two sons of Zebedee he began to grieve and be distressed. Then he
says to them. I am so grieved in my soul I could die from it. Stay here and watch with me." And going forward a little he fell on his face praying and saying. “Father if it is possible let this chalice pass from me. Yet not as I will but as you want.”
26:36-39
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And (then)he comes to the disciples and finds them sleeping and he says to Peter. “Were you not able to watch one hour with me? Watch and pray lest you enter into temptation. Indeed the spirit is eager but the flesh is weak.” Again a second time he went away and prayed saying
“Father if this cannot pass away without my drinking it, let your will be done.” And coming again he found them sleeping for their eyes were heavy. And leaving them again and going away he prayed a third time saying the same thing.
26:40-44
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Then he comes to the disciples and says to them. "You can sleep now and rest. Behold the hour has drawn near and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. Get up. Let’s go. The one betraying me is near." And while he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived and with him there was a big crowd of people carrying swords and clubs. They were from the chief priests and elders of the people. Now the one betraying him had given them a sign saying “Whoever I kiss, that is the one. Seize him.” And immediately on reaching Jesus he approached and said “Hello Rabbi” and affectionately kissed him. But Jesus said to him. “Comrade what are you doing here?” Then approaching, they laid hands
on Jesus and seized him. Then one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, striking the slave of the high priest and cutting off his ear. Jesus says to him. “Put back your sword into its place for those who take up a sword will perish by a sword. Do you not realise I could ask my Father and he would provide me now with more than twelve legions of angels? But it must be like this so that the Scriptures may be fulfilled.” In that hour (of betrayal) Jesus said to the crowds “You come out with swords and clubs to take me as if I were a robber. I sat daily in the temple teaching and you did not seize me. But this has all come to pass so that the scriptures of the prophets may be fulfilled.”
26:45-56
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Then the disciples all leaving him fled.
But those who had seized Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest where the scribes and the elders were assembled. Peter followed him from afar up to the court of the high priest and going in sat with the attendants to see the end. The chief priests and the whole council sought false witnesses against Jesus so they might put him to death. But though many false witnesses approached they did not find any (credible ones). However later two approached and said “This man said I can destroy the shrine of God (temple) and after three days
re-build it. Standing up the high priest said to him. “Do you have nothing to answer these men giving evidence against you?” But Jesus remained silent. The high priest said to him. “I command you by the living God that you tell us if you are the Christ the Son of God.” Jesus says to him “You say it. Yet I tell you you will see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of the Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.” Then the high priest tore his garments saying “He blasphemed. What more need do we have of witnesses? You have now heard the blasphemy. What do you think?” And they answered
saying “He is liable to death.” Then they spat in his face and violently maltreated him. They slapped him saying “Prophesy to us Christ. Who is it who has struck you?” And Peter sat outside in the court. A maidservant approached him saying. “You were also with Jesus the Galilaean.” But he denied it before everyone saying “I do not know what you are talking about.” And going out into the porch someone else saw him and said to those there, “This man was with Jesus the Nazarene.” And again he denied it with an oath saying “I do not know the man.” And after a little while those there approached and said to Peter “Truly you are
also one of them for your accent shows it.” Then he began to curse and swear saying “I do not know the man.” Immediately a cock crowed. Peter then remembered the words of Jesus when he said “Before a cock crows you will deny me three times.” Going outside he wept bitterly.
When early morning came all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus so as to put him to death. Having bound him they led him away and delivered him to Pilate the governor. Then Judas, on realising the one he had betrayed was condemned, repented and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders saying “I have sinned in betraying innocent blood.” But they said “What is that to us? That’s your problem.” And so tossing the pieces of silver into the temple he left and going away he hanged himself. The chief priests took the pieces of silver and said “It is not lawful to put this money into the treasury since it is blood money. So on taking counsel they bought a potters field for the burial of strangers. It has been called the field of blood until the present time.
By this was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet Jeremiah, that is “They took the thirty pieces of silver which was the price set on him by some of the sons of Israel. They gave these for the potter’s field as directed by the Lord. Jesus stood
before the governor who questioned him saying “Art thou the king of the Jews?” Jesus said “You say it.” When he was accused by the chief priests and elders he answered them nothing. Then Pilate said to him. “Do you hear what things they accuse you about?” And he did not answer him a single word so that the governor marvelled. Now at the time of a feast it was a custom for the governor to release one prisoner that the crowd wanted. They had at the time a notable prisoner called Barabbas. When the crowd were assembled Pilate said to them. “Who do you want me to release to you, Barabbas or Jesus called the Christ. He (Pilate) knew it was because of envy that they had delivered (Jesus) to him. Now while he was sitting on the tribunal seat, his wife sent a message to him saying. “Have nothing to do with that just man for I had a dream today that I suffered many things because of him.”
But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds that they should ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus. So when the governor said to them “Which of the two will I release to you?” they said “Barabbas.” Pilate says to them “What then will I do with Jesus called Christ?” They all said “Let him be crucified.” But he said “Why what evil has he done?” But they cried out all the more saying “Let him be crucified.” Seeing that nothing was to be gained but rather an
uproar was occurring Pilate took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd saying “I am innocent of the blood of this man. This is upon you.” And answering, all the people said. “His blood be upon us and upon our children.” Then he released Barabbas to them. But having had Jesus scourged he delivered him to be crucified.”
Then the governor’s soldiers, having taken Jesus into the praetorium, assembled the whole band of them against Jesus. Stripping him they put a purple cloak around him and having plaited a crown of thorns they put it on his head and a reed in his right hand. Bowing the knee before him they mocked him saying “Hail King of the Jews.” And, spitting at him they took the reed and struck at his head. when they had mocked him they took off the cloak and put his clothes back on and led him way to crucify him. On going out they found a Cyrenian man who was called Simon. They obliged him to carry (Jesus’) cross. Then coming to a place called Golgotha which means a place called “a skull” they gave him wine mixed with gall to drink. On tasting it he would not drink. Then having crucified him they divided his garments casting lots. After that they sat down and guarded him there. They put above his head the charge against him, writing “This is Jesus the King
of the Jews”. Crucified with
him were two robbers, one on the right and one on the left. People passing by blaphemed against him wagging their heads and saying “This is the one who said that on destroying the temple he could re-build it in three days. Save yourself if you are the Son of God and come down from the cross.” Likewise also the chief priests were mocking him with the scribes and the elders. They said “Others he saved but he cannot save himself. If he is the King of Israel let him come down now from the cross and we will believe in him.. He has trusted in God. Let him rescue him now if he wants him. After all he said “I am the Son of God.” In the
same way the robbers crucified with him also reproached him. Now from the sixth hour (c/f midday) darkness occurred over all the land until the ninth hour. And at about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a great voice saying, “Eli Eli lema sabachthani?” This means “My God, My God, why have your forsaken me?” Some of the people standing there on hearing this said “This man is calling on Elias.” Immediately one of them ran and took a sponge and filling it with vinegar attached it to a stick and gave it to him to drink. But the rest said “Leave him. Let us see if Elias comes to save him.” And Jesus again cried out with a loud voice and released his spirit.
And behold the veil of the Temple was ripped from top to bottom into two. The ground
was shaken and rocks split apart. Tombs were opened and many of the bodies of people who had died were raised again. And coming out of the tombs after he rose again they went into the holy city and appeared to many.
Meanwhile the centurion and those with him guarding Jesus, on seeing the earthquake and the things happening around were extremely afraid saying “Truly this man was the Son of God.” Now there were many women watching from the distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee ministering to him. amongst them was Mary the Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Joseph and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.
26:56-27:56
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When evening had come a rich man from Arimathea who was called Joseph and who himself was a disciple arrived. This man approached Pilate asking for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded that it be given to him. Taking the body Joseph wrapped it in a clean sheet and placed it in a new tomb which he had hewed in the rock. Then rolling a great stone before the door of the tomb he went away.
Mary the Magdalen and the other Mary were sitting opposite the grave. The next day, which is after the preparation feast, the chief priests were
assembled. They sent a message to Pilate saying, “Sir. We remember that when this deceiver was still alive he said “After three days I will rise again.” Command therefore that the grave be guarded until the third day in case the disciples may steal his body and say to the people “He was raised from the dead. Then the last deceit will be worse than the first.” Then Pilate said to them “You have guards. Go and make it fast yourselves.” And so they made the grave fast, making sure the stone was sealed with their own guard there.
27:57-28:6
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But late on the Sabbath as the first day of the week was near Mary the Magdalene and the other Mary came to view the grave. Behold a great earthquake occurred as an angel of the Lord was descending out of heaven. He approached and rolled the stone away and sat upon it. His appearance was as lightning and his dress as white a snow. From fear of him those guarding the grave were so shaken that they fell down as though dead.
Then on answering the angel said to the women. “Do not be afraid for I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here for he was raised as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.
Go quickly to tell his disciples that he was raised from the dead and tell them “He is going before you into Galilee and you will see him there as he had told you.”
28:1-7
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Going away quickly from the tomb with great fear and joy they ran to announce the good news to his disciples And behold Jesus met them saying "Hello!". They approached him and held
his feet worshipping him. Then Jesus says to them." Do not be afraid. Go and announce to my brothers that they may go away into Galilee and they will see me there."
28:8-11
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As they were going they saw some of the guard who came into the city and who had told the chief priests everything that had happened. Being assembled with the elders they took counsel with each other. Then taking some silver they (the chief priests) gave it to the soldiers saying. Say that “his
disciples coming by night and stole his body while we were asleep.” If the governor hears about this we will persuade him to overlook it and so make you free from worrying about it. Then the soldiers took the silver and did as they were told. Thus this story has been spread about by the Jews until the present day.
28:11-15
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So (then) the eleven disciples went into Galilee to the mountain where Jesus had appointed them On seeing him they worshipped him. But some doubted. On approaching them Jesus talked with them saying. “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Go therefore and disciple all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to observe everything that I have commanded you. Behold I am with you all the time until the completion of the age."
28:16-20
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"discipler of others" (28:19)
28:19 . "Behold I will be with you for all time".
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