English Standard Version

New American Standard Bible 1995

1Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called the Passover.

1Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which is called the Passover, was approaching.

2And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to put him to death, for they feared the people.

2The chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they might put Him to death; for they were afraid of the people.

3Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve.

3And Satan entered into Judas who was called Iscariot, belonging to the number of the twelve.

4He went away and conferred with the chief priests and officers how he might betray him to them.

4And he went away and discussed with the chief priests and officers how he might betray Him to them.

5And they were glad, and agreed to give him money.

5They were glad and agreed to give him money.

6So he consented and sought an opportunity to betray him to them in the absence of a crowd.

6So he consented, and began seeking a good opportunity to betray Him to them apart from the crowd.

7Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed.

7Then came the first day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed.

8So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat it.”

8And Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, "Go and prepare the Passover for us, so that we may eat it."

9They said to him, “Where will you have us prepare it?”

9They said to Him, "Where do You want us to prepare it?"

10He said to them, “Behold, when you have entered the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him into the house that he enters

10And He said to them, "When you have entered the city, a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him into the house that he enters.

11and 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?’

11"And you shall say to the owner of the house, 'The Teacher says to you, "Where is the guest room in which I may eat the Passover with My disciples?"'

12And he will show you a large upper room furnished; prepare it there.”

12"And he will show you a large, furnished upper room; prepare it there."

13And they went and found it just as he had told them, and they prepared the Passover.

13And they left and found everything just as He had told them; and they prepared the Passover.

14And when the hour came, he reclined at table, and the apostles with him.

14When the hour had come, He reclined at the table, and the apostles with Him.

15And he said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.

15And He said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer;

16For I tell you I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”

16for I say to you, I shall never again eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God."

17And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he said, “Take this, and divide it among yourselves.

17And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He said, "Take this and share it among yourselves;

18For I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”

18for I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine from now on until the kingdom of God comes."

19And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

19And when He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, "This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me."

20And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.

20And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, "This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood.

21But behold, the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table.

21"But behold, the hand of the one betraying Me is with Mine on the table.

22For the Son of Man goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!”

22"For indeed, the Son of Man is going as it has been determined; but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed!"

23And they began to question one another, which of them it could be who was going to do this.

23And they began to discuss among themselves which one of them it might be who was going to do this thing.

24A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest.

24And there arose also a dispute among them as to which one of them was regarded to be greatest.

25And he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors.

25And He said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who have authority over them are called 'Benefactors.'

26But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves.

26"But it is not this way with you, but the one who is the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like the servant.

27For who is the greater, one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am among you as the one who serves.

27"For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at the table? But I am among you as the one who serves.

28“You are those who have stayed with me in my trials,

28"You are those who have stood by Me in My trials;

29and I assign to you, as my Father assigned to me, a kingdom,

29and just as My Father has granted Me a kingdom, I grant you

30that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

30that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

31“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat,

31"Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat;

32but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”

32but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers."

33Peter said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.”

33But he said to Him, "Lord, with You I am ready to go both to prison and to death!"

34Jesus said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow this day, until you deny three times that you know me.”

34And He said, "I say to you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know Me."

35And he said to them, “When I sent you out with no moneybag or knapsack or sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “Nothing.”

35And He said to them, "When I sent you out without money belt and bag and sandals, you did not lack anything, did you?" They said, "No, nothing."

36He said to them, “But now let the one who has a moneybag take it, and likewise a knapsack. And let the one who has no sword sell his cloak and buy one.

36And He said to them, "But now, whoever has a money belt is to take it along, likewise also a bag, and whoever has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one.

37For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in me: ‘And he was numbered with the transgressors.’ For what is written about me has its fulfillment.”

37"For I tell you that this which is written must be fulfilled in Me, 'AND HE WAS NUMBERED WITH TRANSGRESSORS'; for that which refers to Me has its fulfillment."

38And they said, “Look, Lord, here are two swords.” And he said to them, “It is enough.”

38They said, "Lord, look, here are two swords." And He said to them, "It is enough."

39And he came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him.

39And He came out and proceeded as was His custom to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples also followed Him.

40And when he came to the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.”

40When He arrived at the place, He said to them, "Pray that you may not enter into temptation."

41And he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed,

41And He withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and He knelt down and began to pray,

42saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”

42saying, "Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done."

43And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him.

43Now an angel from heaven appeared to Him, strengthening Him.

44And being in agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

44And being in agony He was praying very fervently; and His sweat became like drops of blood, falling down upon the ground.

45And when he rose from prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping for sorrow,

45When He rose from prayer, He came to the disciples and found them sleeping from sorrow,

46and he said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.”

46and said to them, "Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not enter into temptation."

47While he was still speaking, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss him,

47While He was still speaking, behold, a crowd came, and the one called Judas, one of the twelve, was preceding them; and he approached Jesus to kiss Him.

48but Jesus said to him, “Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?”

48But Jesus said to him, "Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?"

49And when those who were around him saw what would follow, they said, “Lord, shall we strike with the sword?”

49When those who were around Him saw what was going to happen, they said, "Lord, shall we strike with the sword?"

50And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear.

50And one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear.

51But Jesus said, “No more of this!” And he touched his ear and healed him.

51But Jesus answered and said, "Stop! No more of this." And He touched his ear and healed him.

52Then Jesus said to the chief priests and officers of the temple and elders, who had come out against him, “Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs?

52Then Jesus said to the chief priests and officers of the temple and elders who had come against Him, "Have you come out with swords and clubs as you would against a robber?

53When I was with you day after day in the temple, you did not lay hands on me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.”

53"While I was with you daily in the temple, you did not lay hands on Me; but this hour and the power of darkness are yours."

54Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest’s house, and Peter was following at a distance.

54Having arrested Him, they led Him away and brought Him to the house of the high priest; but Peter was following at a distance.

55And when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them.

55After they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter was sitting among them.

56Then a servant girl, seeing him as he sat in the light and looking closely at him, said, “This man also was with him.”

56And a servant-girl, seeing him as he sat in the firelight and looking intently at him, said, "This man was with Him too."

57But he denied it, saying, “Woman, I do not know him.”

57But he denied it, saying, "Woman, I do not know Him."

58And a little later someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not.”

58A little later, another saw him and said, "You are one of them too!" But Peter said, "Man, I am not!"

59And after an interval of about an hour still another insisted, saying, “Certainly this man also was with him, for he too is a Galilean.”

59After about an hour had passed, another man began to insist, saying, "Certainly this man also was with Him, for he is a Galilean too."

60But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are talking about.” And immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed.

60But Peter said, "Man, I do not know what you are talking about." Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed.

61And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the saying of the Lord, how he had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny me three times.”

61The Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had told him, "Before a rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times."

62And he went out and wept bitterly.

62And he went out and wept bitterly.

63Now the men who were holding Jesus in custody were mocking him as they beat him.

63Now the men who were holding Jesus in custody were mocking Him and beating Him,

64They also blindfolded him and kept asking him, “Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?”

64and they blindfolded Him and were asking Him, saying, "Prophesy, who is the one who hit You?"

65And they said many other things against him, blaspheming him.

65And they were saying many other things against Him, blaspheming.

66When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people gathered together, both chief priests and scribes. And they led him away to their council, and they said,

66When it was day, the Council of elders of the people assembled, both chief priests and scribes, and they led Him away to their council chamber, saying,

67“If you are the Christ, tell us.” But he said to them, “If I tell you, you will not believe,

67"If You are the Christ, tell us." But He said to them, "If I tell you, you will not believe;

68and if I ask you, you will not answer.

68and if I ask a question, you will not answer.

69But from now on the Son of Man shall be seated at the right hand of the power of God.”

69"But from now on THE SON OF MAN WILL BE SEATED AT THE RIGHT HAND of the power OF GOD."

70So they all said, “Are you the Son of God, then?” And he said to them, “You say that I am.”

70And they all said, "Are You the Son of God, then?" And He said to them, "Yes, I am."

71Then they said, “What further testimony do we need? We have heard it ourselves from his own lips.”

71Then they said, "What further need do we have of testimony? For we have heard it ourselves from His own mouth."

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