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1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.
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Now the festival of Unleavened Bread, which is called the Passover, was near.
2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.
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The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they were afraid of the people.
3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.
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Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was one of the twelve;
4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.
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he went away and conferred with the chief priests and officers of the temple police about how he might betray him to them.
5 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.
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They were greatly pleased and agreed to give him money.
6 And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.
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So he consented and began to look for an opportunity to betray him to them when no crowd was present.
7 Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.
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Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed.
8 And he sent Peter and John, saying,Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.
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So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, "Go and prepare the Passover meal for us that we may eat it."
9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?
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They asked him, "Where do you want us to make preparations for it?"
10 And he said unto them,Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in.
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"Listen," he said to them, "when you have entered the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you; follow him into the house he enters
11 And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?
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and say to the owner of the house, "The teacher asks you, "Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?" '
12 And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.
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He will show you a large room upstairs, already furnished. Make preparations for us there."
13 And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
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So they went and found everything as he had told them; and they prepared the Passover meal.
14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.
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When the hour came, he took his place at the table, and the apostles with him.
15 And he said unto them,With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:
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He said to them, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer;
16 For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
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for I tell you, I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God."
17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said,Take this, and divide it among yourselves:
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Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he said, "Take this and divide it among yourselves;
18 For I say unto you,I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
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for I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes."
19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying,This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
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Then he took a loaf of 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."
20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying,This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
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And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, "This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.
21 But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.
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But see, the one who betrays me is with me, and his hand is on the table.
22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!
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For the Son of Man is going as it has been determined, but woe to that one by whom he is betrayed!"
23 And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.
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Then they began to ask one another which one of them it could be who would do this.
24 And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.
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A dispute also arose among them as to which one of them was to be regarded as the greatest.
25 And he said unto them,The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.
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But he said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors.
26 But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.
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But not so with you; rather the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like one who serves.
27 For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.
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For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.
28 Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations.
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"You are those who have stood by me in my trials;
29 And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;
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and I confer on you, just as my Father has conferred on me, a kingdom,
30 That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
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so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:
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"Simon, Simon, listen! Satan has demanded to sift all of you like wheat,
32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
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but I have prayed for you that your own faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned back, strengthen your brothers."
33 And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.
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And he said to him, "Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death!"
34 And he said,I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.
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Jesus said, "I tell you, Peter, the cock will not crow this day, until you have denied three times that you know me."
35 And he said unto them,When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.
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He said to them, "When I sent you out without a purse, bag, or sandals, did you lack anything?" They said, "No, not a thing."
36 Then said he unto them,But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.
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He said to them, "But now, the one who has a purse must take it, and likewise a bag. And the one who has no sword must sell his cloak and buy one.
37 For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end.
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For I tell you, this scripture must be fulfilled in me, "And he was counted among the lawless'; and indeed what is written about me is being fulfilled."
38 And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them,It is enough.
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They said, "Lord, look, here are two swords." He replied, "It is enough."
39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.
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He came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples followed him.
40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them,Pray that ye enter not into temptation.
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When he reached the place, he said to them, "Pray that you may not come into the time of trial."
41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,
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Then he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, knelt down, and prayed,
42 Saying,Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.
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"Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me; yet, not my will but yours be done."
43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.
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[Then an angel from heaven appeared to him and gave him strength.
44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
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In his anguish he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground.]
45 And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,
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When he got up from prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping because of grief,
46 And said unto them,Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.
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and he said to them, "Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not come into the time of trial."
47 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.
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While he was still speaking, suddenly a crowd came, and the one called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him;
48 But Jesus said unto him,Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?
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but Jesus said to him, "Judas, is it with a kiss that you are betraying the Son of Man?"
49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?
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When those who were around him saw what was coming, they asked, "Lord, should we strike with the sword?"
50 And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
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Then one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear.
51 And Jesus answered and said,Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.
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But Jesus said, "No more of this!" And he touched his ear and healed him.
52 Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him,Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?
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Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple police, and the elders who had come for him, "Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a bandit?
53 When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
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When 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!"
54 Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.
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Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest's house. But Peter was following at a distance.
55 And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.
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When they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat among them.
56 But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.
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Then a servant-girl, seeing him in the firelight, stared at him and said, "This man also was with him."
57 And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not.
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But he denied it, saying, "Woman, I do not know him."
58 And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.
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A little later someone else, on seeing him, said, "You also are one of them." But Peter said, "Man, I am not!"
59 And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean.
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Then about an hour later still another kept insisting, "Surely this man also was with him; for he is a Galilean."
60 And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.
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But Peter said, "Man, I do not know what you are talking about!" At that moment, while he was still speaking, the cock crowed.
61 And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him,Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
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The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, "Before the cock crows today, you will deny me three times."
62 And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.
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And he went out and wept bitterly.
63 And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him.
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Now the men who were holding Jesus began to mock him and beat him;
64 And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?
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they also blindfolded him and kept asking him, "Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?"
65 And many other things blasphemously spake they against him.
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They kept heaping many other insults on him.
66 And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,
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When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people, both chief priests and scribes, gathered together, and they brought him to their council.
67 Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them,If I tell you, ye will not believe:
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They said, "If you are the Messiah, tell us." He replied, "If I tell you, you will not believe;
68 And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.
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and if I question you, you will not answer.
69 Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.
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But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God."
70 Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them,Ye say that I am.
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All of them asked, "Are you, then, the Son of God?" He said to them, "You say that I am."
71 And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.
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Then they said, "What further testimony do we need? We have heard it ourselves from his own lips!"
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