[1] Now the feast of unleavened bread, which is called the Passover, drew near.
[2] The chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death, for they feared the people.
[3] Satan entered into Judas, who was also called Iscariot, who was numbered with the twelve.
[4] He went away, and talked with the chief priests and captains about how he might deliver him to them.
[5] They were glad, and agreed to give him money.
[6] He consented, and sought an opportunity to deliver him to them in the absence of the multitude.
[7] The day of unleavened bread came, on which the Passover must be sacrificed.
[8] He sent Peter and John, saying,“Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat.”
[9] They said to him, “Where do you want us to prepare?”
[10] He said to them,“Behold, when you have entered into the city, a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him into the house which he enters.
[11] Tell the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says to you, “Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?”’
[12] He will show you a large, furnished upper room. Make preparations there.”
[13] They went, found things as he had told them, and they prepared the Passover.
[14] When the hour had come, he sat down with the twelve apostles.
[15] He said to them,“I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer,
[16] for I tell you, I will no longer by any means eat of it until it is fulfilled in the Kingdom of God.”
[17] He received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said,“Take this, and share it among yourselves,
[18] for I tell you, I will not drink at all again from the fruit of the vine, until the Kingdom of God comes.”
[19] He took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and gave to them, saying,“This is my body which is given for you. Do this in memory of me.”
[20] Likewise, he took the cup after supper, saying,“This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.
[21] But behold, the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table.
[22] The Son of Man indeed goes, as it has been determined, but woe to that man through whom he is betrayed!”
[23] They began to question among themselves, which of them it was who would do this thing.
[24] There arose also a contention among them, which of them was considered to be greatest.
[25] He said to them,“The kings of the nations lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’
[26] But not so with you. But one who is the greater among you, let him become as the younger, and one who is governing, as one who serves.
[27] For who is greater, one who sits at the table, or one who serves? Isn’t it he who sits at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.
[28] But you are those who have continued with me in my trials.
[29] I confer on you a kingdom, even as my Father conferred on me,
[30] that you may eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom. You will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”
[31] The Lord said,“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have you, that he might sift you as wheat,
[32] but I prayed for you, that your faith wouldn’t fail. You, when once you have turned again, establish your brothers.”
[33] He said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death!”
[34] He said,“I tell you, Peter, the rooster will by no means crow today until you deny that you know me three times.”
[35] He said to them,“When I sent you out without purse, and wallet, and shoes, did you lack anything?” They said, “Nothing.”
[36] Then he said to them,“But now, whoever has a purse, let him take it, and likewise a wallet. Whoever has none, let him sell his cloak, and buy a sword.
[37] For I tell you that this which is written must still be fulfilled in me: ‘He was counted with transgressors.’ For that which concerns me has an end.”
[38] They said, “Lord, behold, here are two swords.” He said to them,“That is enough.”
[39] He came out, and went, as his custom was, to the Mount of Olives. His disciples also followed him.
[40] When he was at the place, he said to them,“Pray that you don’t enter into temptation.”
[41] He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and he knelt down and prayed,
[42] saying,“Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”
[43] An angel from heaven appeared to him, strengthening him.
[44] Being in agony he prayed more earnestly. His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground.
[45] When he rose up from his prayer, he came to the disciples, and found them sleeping because of grief,
[46] and said to them,“Why do you sleep? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.”
[47] While he was still speaking, behold, a multitude, and he who was called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He came near to Jesus to kiss him.
[48] But Jesus said to him,“Judas, do you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?”
[49] When those who were around him saw what was about to happen, they said to him, “Lord, shall we strike with the sword?”
[50] A certain one of them struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
[51] But Jesus answered,“Let me at least do this” —and he touched his ear, and healed him.
[52] Jesus said to the chief priests, captains of the temple, and elders, who had come against him,“Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs?
[53] When I was with you in the temple daily, you didn’t stretch out your hands against me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.”
[54] They seized him, and led him away, and brought him into the high priest’s house. But Peter followed from a distance.
[55] When they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard, and had sat down together, Peter sat among them.
[56] A certain servant girl saw him as he sat in the light, and looking intently at him, said, “This man also was with him.”
[57] He denied Jesus, saying, “Woman, I don’t know him.”
[58] After a little while someone else saw him, and said, “You also are one of them!” But Peter answered, “Man, I am not!”
[59] After about one hour passed, another confidently affirmed, saying, “Truly this man also was with him, for he is a Galilean!”
[60] But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you are talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed.
[61] The Lord turned, and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the Lord’s word, how he said to him,“Before the rooster crows you will deny me three times.”
[62] He went out, and wept bitterly.
[63] The men who held Jesus mocked him and beat him.
[64] Having blindfolded him, they struck him on the face and asked him, “Prophesy! Who is the one who struck you?”
[65] They spoke many other things against him, insulting him.
[66] As soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people was gathered together, both chief priests and scribes, and they led him away into their council, saying,
[67] “If you are the Christ, tell us.” But he said to them,“If I tell you, you won’t believe,
[68] and if I ask, you will in no way answer me or let me go.
[69] From now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.”
[70] They all said, “Are you then the Son of God?” He said to them,“You say it, because I am.”
[71] They said, “Why do we need any more witness? For we ourselves have heard from his own mouth!”