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1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew near, which is called the Passover.
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Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching,
2 The chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death, for they feared the people.
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and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some way to get rid of Jesus, for they were afraid of the people.
3 Satan entered into Judas, who was called Iscariot, being numbered with the twelve.
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Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve.
4 He went away, and talked with the chief priests and captains about how he might deliver him to them.
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And Judas went to the chief priests and the officers of the temple guard and discussed with them how he might betray Jesus.
5 They were glad, and agreed to give him money.
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They were delighted and agreed to give him money.
6 He consented, and sought an opportunity to deliver him to them in the absence of the multitude.
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He consented, and watched for an opportunity to hand Jesus over to them when no crowd was present.
7 The day of unleavened bread came, on which the Passover must be sacrificed.
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Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed.
8 He sent Peter and John, saying, "Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat."
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Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.”
9 They said to him, "Where do you want us to prepare?"
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“Where do you want us to prepare for it?” they asked.
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.
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He replied, “As you enter the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him to the house that 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?"'
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and say to the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’
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