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The high priests and religion scholars were looking for a way to do away with Jesus but, fearful of the people, they were also looking for a way to cover their tracks.
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That's when Satan entered Judas, the one called Iscariot. He was one of the Twelve.
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Leaving the others, he conferred with the high priests and the Temple guards about how he might betray Jesus to them.
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They couldn't believe their good luck and agreed to pay him well.
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He gave them his word and started looking for a way to betray Jesus, but out of sight of the crowd.
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The Day of Unleavened Bread came, the day the Passover lamb was butchered.
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Jesus sent Peter and John off, saying, "Go prepare the Passover for us so we can eat it together."
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They said, "Where do you want us to do this?"
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He said, "Keep your eyes open as you enter the city. A man carrying a water jug will meet you. Follow him home.
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Then speak with the owner of the house: The Teacher wants to know, 'Where is the guest room where I can eat the Passover meal with my disciples?'
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He will show you a spacious second-story room, swept and ready. Prepare the meal there."