Matthew.26

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And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples,

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When Jesus finished saying these things, he told his disciples,

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When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples,

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Now it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, that He said to His disciples,

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When Jesus had finished saying these things, he said to his disciples,

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Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.

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"You know that Passover comes in two days. That's when the Son of Man will be betrayed and handed over for crucifixion."

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"As you know, the Passover is two days away--and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified."

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"You know that after two days is the Passover, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified."

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"As you know, the Passover celebration begins in two days, and I, the Son of Man, will be betrayed and crucified."

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Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,

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At that very moment, the party of high priests and religious leaders was meeting in the chambers of the Chief Priest named Caiaphas,

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Then the chief priests and the elders of the people assembled in the palace of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas,

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Then the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders of the people assembled at the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,

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At that same time the leading priests and other leaders were meeting at the residence of Caiaphas, the high priest,

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And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.

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conspiring to seize Jesus by stealth and kill him.

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and they plotted to arrest Jesus in some sly way and kill him.

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and plotted to take Jesus by trickery and kill Him.

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to discuss how to capture Jesus secretly and put him to death.

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But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.

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They agreed that it should not be done during Passover Week. "We don't want a riot on our hands," they said.

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"But not during the Feast," they said, "or there may be a riot among the people."

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But they said, "Not during the feast, lest there be an uproar among the people."

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"But not during the Passover," they agreed, "or there will be a riot."

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Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,

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When Jesus was at Bethany, a guest of Simon the Leper,

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While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper,

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And when Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper,

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Meanwhile, Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon, a man who had leprosy.

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There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.

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a woman came up to him as he was eating dinner and anointed him with a bottle of very expensive perfume.

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a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table.

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a woman came to Him having an alabaster flask of very costly fragrant oil, and she poured it on His head as He sat at the table.

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During supper, a woman came in with a beautiful jar of expensive perfume and poured it over his head.

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But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?

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When the disciples saw what was happening, they were furious. "That's criminal!

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When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. "Why this waste?" they asked.

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But when His disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, "Why this waste?

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The disciples were indignant when they saw this. "What a waste of money," they said.

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For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

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This could have been sold for a lot and the money handed out to the poor."

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"This perfume could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor."

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For this fragrant oil might have been sold for much and given to the poor."

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"She could have sold it for a fortune and given the money to the poor."

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When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

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When Jesus realized what was going on, he intervened. "Why are you giving this woman a hard time? She has just done something wonderfully significant for me.

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Aware of this, Jesus said to them, "Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful thing to me.

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But when Jesus was aware of it, He said to them, "Why do you trouble the woman? For she has done a good work for Me.

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But Jesus replied, "Why berate her for doing such a good thing to me?

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For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.

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You will have the poor with you every day for the rest of your lives, but not me.

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The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have me.

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For you have the poor with you always, but Me you do not have always.

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You will always have the poor among you, but I will not be here with you much longer.

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For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.

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When she poured this perfume on my body, what she really did was anoint me for burial.

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When she poured this perfume on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial.

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For in pouring this fragrant oil on My body, she did it for My burial.

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She has poured this perfume on me to prepare my body for burial.

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Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.

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You can be sure that wherever in the whole world the Message is preached, what she has just done is going to be remembered and admired."

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I tell you the truth, wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her."

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Assuredly, I say to you, wherever this gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be told as a memorial to her."

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I assure you, wherever the Good News is preached throughout the world, this woman's deed will be talked about in her memory."

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Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,

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That is when one of the Twelve, the one named Judas Iscariot, went to the cabal of high priests

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Then one of the Twelve--the one called Judas Iscariot--went to the chief priests

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Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests

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Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, went to the leading priests

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And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.

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and said, "What will you give me if I hand him over to you?" They settled on thirty silver pieces.

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and asked, "What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?" So they counted out for him thirty silver coins.

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and said, "What are you willing to give me if I deliver Him to you?" And they counted out to him thirty pieces of silver.

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and asked, "How much will you pay me to betray Jesus to you?" And they gave him thirty pieces of silver.

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And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.

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He began looking for just the right moment to hand him over.

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From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over.

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So from that time he sought opportunity to betray Him.

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From that time on, Judas began looking for the right time and place to betray Jesus.

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Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?

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On the first of the Days of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and said, "Where do you want us to prepare your Passover meal?"

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On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?"

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Now on the first day of the Feast of the Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying to Him, "Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?"

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On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Where do you want us to prepare the Passover supper?"

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And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.

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He said, "Enter the city. Go up to a certain man and say, "The Teacher says, My time is near. I and my disciples plan to celebrate the Passover meal at your house.'"

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He replied, "Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, 'The Teacher says: My appointed time is near. I am going to celebrate the Passover with my disciples at your house.'"

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And He said, "Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, "The Teacher says, "My time is at hand; I will keep the Passover at your house with My disciples.""'

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"As you go into the city," he told them, "you will see a certain man. Tell him, 'The Teacher says, My time has come, and I will eat the Passover meal with my disciples at your house.'"

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And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.

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The disciples followed Jesus' instructions to the letter, and prepared the Passover meal.

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So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.

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So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them; and they prepared the Passover.

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So the disciples did as Jesus told them and prepared the Passover supper there.

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Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.

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After sunset, he and the Twelve were sitting around the table.

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When evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the Twelve.

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When evening had come, He sat down with the twelve.

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When it was evening, Jesus sat down at the table with the twelve disciples.

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And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

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During the meal, he said, "I have something hard but important to say to you: One of you is going to hand me over to the conspirators."

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And while they were eating, he said, "I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me."

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Now as they were eating, He said, "Assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me."

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While they were eating, he said, "The truth is, one of you will betray me."

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And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?

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They were stunned, and then began to ask, one after another, "It isn't me, is it, Master?"

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They were very sad and began to say to him one after the other, "Surely not I, Lord?"

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And they were exceedingly sorrowful, and each of them began to say to Him, "Lord, is it I?"

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Greatly distressed, one by one they began to ask him, "I'm not the one, am I, Lord?"

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And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.

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Jesus answered, "The one who hands me over is someone I eat with daily, one who passes me food at the table.

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Jesus replied, "The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me.

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He answered and said, "He who dipped his hand with Me in the dish will betray Me.

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He replied, "One of you who is eating with me now will betray me.

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The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.

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In one sense the Son of Man is entering into a way of treachery well-marked by the Scriptures--no surprises here. In another sense that man who turns him in, turns traitor to the Son of Man--better never to have been born than do this!"

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The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born."

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The Son of Man indeed goes just as it is written of Him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had not been born."

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For I, the Son of Man, must die, as the Scriptures declared long ago. But how terrible it will be for my betrayer. Far better for him if he had never been born!"

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Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.

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Then Judas, already turned traitor, said, "It isn't me, is it, Rabbi?" Jesus said, "Don't play games with me, Judas."

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Then Judas, the one who would betray him, said, "Surely not I, Rabbi?" Jesus answered, "Yes, it is you."

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Then Judas, who was betraying Him, answered and said, "Rabbi, is it I?" He said to him, "You have said it."

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Judas, the one who would betray him, also asked, "Teacher, I'm not the one, am I?" And Jesus told him, "You have said it yourself."

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And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.

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During the meal, Jesus took and blessed the bread, broke it, and gave it to his disciples: Take, eat. This is my body.

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While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body."

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And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, "Take, eat; this is My body."

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As they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread and asked God's blessing on it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, "Take it and eat it, for this is my body."

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And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;

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Taking the cup and thanking God, he gave it to them: Drink this, all of you.

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Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you.

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Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you.

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And he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. He gave it to them and said, "Each of you drink from it,

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For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

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This is my blood, God's new covenant poured out for many people for the forgiveness of sins.

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This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

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For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

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for this is my blood, which seals the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out to forgive the sins of many.

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But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.

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"I'll not be drinking wine from this cup again until that new day when I'll drink with you in the kingdom of my Father."

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I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in my Father's kingdom."

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But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom."

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Mark my words--I will not drink wine again until the day I drink it new with you in my Father's Kingdom."

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And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

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They sang a hymn and went directly to Mount Olives.

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When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

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And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

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Then they sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives.

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Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.

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Then Jesus told them, "Before the night's over, you're going to fall to pieces because of what happens to me. There is a Scripture that says, I'll strike the shepherd; helter-skelter the sheep will be scattered.

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Then Jesus told them, "This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: "'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'

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Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of Me this night, for it is written: "I will strike the Shepherd, And the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'

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"Tonight all of you will desert me," Jesus told them. "For the Scriptures say, 'God will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'

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But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.

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But after I am raised up, I, your Shepherd, will go ahead of you, leading the way to Galilee."

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But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee."

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But after I have been raised, I will go before you to Galilee."

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But after I have been raised from the dead, I will go ahead of you to Galilee and meet you there."

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Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.

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Peter broke in, "Even if everyone else falls to pieces on account of you, I won't."

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Peter replied, "Even if all fall away on account of you, I never will."

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Peter answered and said to Him, "Even if all are made to stumble because of You, I will never be made to stumble."

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Peter declared, "Even if everyone else deserts you, I never will."

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Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

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"Don't be so sure," Jesus said. "This very night, before the rooster crows up the dawn, you will deny me three times."

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"I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "this very night, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times."

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Jesus said to him, "Assuredly, I say to you that this night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times."

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"Peter," Jesus replied, "the truth is, this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times."

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Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.

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Peter protested, "Even if I had to die with you, I would never deny you." All the others said the same thing.

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But Peter declared, "Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you." And all the other disciples said the same.

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Peter said to Him, "Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You!" And so said all the disciples.

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"No!" Peter insisted. "Not even if I have to die with you! I will never deny you!" And all the other disciples vowed the same.

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Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

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Then Jesus went with them to a garden called Gethsemane and told his disciples, "Stay here while I go over there and pray."

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Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, "Sit here while I go over there and pray."

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Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to the disciples, "Sit here while I go and pray over there."

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Then Jesus brought them to an olive grove called Gethsemane, and he said, "Sit here while I go on ahead to pray."

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And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.

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Taking along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he plunged into an agonizing sorrow.

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He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled.

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And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.

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He took Peter and Zebedee's two sons, James and John, and he began to be filled with anguish and deep distress.

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Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.

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Then he said, "This sorrow is crushing my life out. Stay here and keep vigil with me."

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Then he said to them, "My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me."

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Then He said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with Me."

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He told them, "My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and watch with me."

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And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

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Going a little ahead, he fell on his face, praying, "My Father, if there is any way, get me out of this. But please, not what I want. You, what do you want?"

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Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will."

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He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will."

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He went on a little farther and fell face down on the ground, praying, "My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will, not mine."

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And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

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When he came back to his disciples, he found them sound asleep. He said to Peter, "Can't you stick it out with me a single hour?

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Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. "Could you men not keep watch with me for one hour?" he asked Peter.

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Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "What! Could you not watch with Me one hour?

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Then he returned to the disciples and found them asleep. He said to Peter, "Couldn't you stay awake and watch with me even one hour?

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Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

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Stay alert; be in prayer so you don't wander into temptation without even knowing you're in danger. There is a part of you that is eager, ready for anything in God. But there's another part that's as lazy as an old dog sleeping by the fire."

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"Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak."

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Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."

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Keep alert and pray. Otherwise temptation will overpower you. For though the spirit is willing enough, the body is weak!"

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He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.

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He then left them a second time. Again he prayed, "My Father, if there is no other way than this, drinking this cup to the dregs, I'm ready. Do it your way."

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He went away a second time and prayed, "My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to be taken away unless I drink it, may your will be done."

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Again, a second time, He went away and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done."

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Again he left them and prayed, "My Father! If this cup cannot be taken away until I drink it, your will be done."

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And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.

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When he came back, he again found them sound asleep. They simply couldn't keep their eyes open.

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When he came back, he again found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy.

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And He came and found them asleep again, for their eyes were heavy.

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He returned to them again and found them sleeping, for they just couldn't keep their eyes open.

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And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.

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This time he let them sleep on, and went back a third time to pray, going over the same ground one last time.

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So he left them and went away once more and prayed the third time, saying the same thing.

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So He left them, went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.

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So he went back to pray a third time, saying the same things again.

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Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

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When he came back the next time, he said, "Are you going to sleep on and make a night of it? My time is up, the Son of Man is about to be handed over to the hands of sinners.

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Then he returned to the disciples and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

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Then He came to His disciples and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners.

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Then he came to the disciples and said, "Still sleeping? Still resting? Look, the time has come. I, the Son of Man, am betrayed into the hands of sinners.

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Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.

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Get up! Let's get going! My betrayer is here."

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Rise, let us go! Here comes my betrayer!"

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Rise, let us be going. See, My betrayer is at hand."

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Up, let's be going. See, my betrayer is here!"

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And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

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The words were barely out of his mouth when Judas (the one from the Twelve) showed up, and with him a gang from the high priests and religious leaders brandishing swords and clubs.

Matt.26.47

While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people.

Matt.26.47

And while He was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, with a great multitude with swords and clubs, came from the chief priests and elders of the people.

Matt.26.47

And even as he said this, Judas, one of the twelve disciples, arrived with a mob that was armed with swords and clubs. They had been sent out by the leading priests and other leaders of the people.

Matt.26.48

Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

Matt.26.48

The betrayer had worked out a sign with them: "The one I kiss, that's the one--seize him."

Matt.26.48

Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: "The one I kiss is the man; arrest him."

Matt.26.48

Now His betrayer had given them a sign, saying, "Whomever I kiss, He is the One; seize Him."

Matt.26.48

Judas had given them a prearranged signal: "You will know which one to arrest when I go over and give him the kiss of greeting."

Matt.26.49

And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

Matt.26.49

He went straight to Jesus, greeted him, "How are you, Rabbi?" and kissed him.

Matt.26.49

Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" and kissed him.

Matt.26.49

Immediately he went up to Jesus and said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" and kissed Him.

Matt.26.49

So Judas came straight to Jesus. "Greetings, Teacher!" he exclaimed and gave him the kiss.

Matt.26.50

And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

Matt.26.50

Jesus said, "Friend, why this charade?" Then they came on him--grabbed him and roughed him up.

Matt.26.50

Jesus replied, "Friend, do what you came for."

Matt.26.50

But Jesus said to him, "Friend, why have you come?" Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and took Him.

Matt.26.50

Jesus said, "My friend, go ahead and do what you have come for." Then the others grabbed Jesus and arrested him.

Matt.26.51

And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear.

Matt.26.51

One of those with Jesus pulled his sword and, taking a swing at the Chief Priest's servant, cut off his ear.

Matt.26.51

Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus and arrested him. With that, one of Jesus' companions reached for his sword, drew it out and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

Matt.26.51

And suddenly, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

Matt.26.51

One of the men with Jesus pulled out a sword and slashed off an ear of the high priest's servant.

Matt.26.52

Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

Matt.26.52

Jesus said, "Put your sword back where it belongs. All who use swords are destroyed by swords.

Matt.26.52

"Put your sword back in its place," Jesus said to him, "for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.

Matt.26.52

But Jesus said to him, "Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.

Matt.26.52

"Put away your sword," Jesus told him. "Those who use the sword will be killed by the sword.

Matt.26.53

Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Matt.26.53

Don't you realize that I am able right now to call to my Father, and twelve companies--more, if I want them--of fighting angels would be here, battle-ready?

Matt.26.53

Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels?

Matt.26.53

Or do you think that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He will provide Me with more than twelve legions of angels?

Matt.26.53

Don't you realize that I could ask my Father for thousands of angels to protect us, and he would send them instantly?

Matt.26.54

But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?

Matt.26.54

But if I did that, how would the Scriptures come true that say this is the way it has to be?"

Matt.26.54

But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen in this way?"

Matt.26.54

How then could the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must happen thus?"

Matt.26.54

But if I did, how would the Scriptures be fulfilled that describe what must happen now?"

Matt.26.55

In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.

Matt.26.55

Then Jesus addressed the mob: "What is this--coming out after me with swords and clubs as if I were a dangerous criminal? Day after day I have been sitting in the Temple teaching, and you never so much as lifted a hand against me.

Matt.26.55

At that time Jesus said to the crowd, "Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me? Every day I sat in the temple courts teaching, and you did not arrest me.

Matt.26.55

In that hour Jesus said to the multitudes, "Have you come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs to take Me? I sat daily with you, teaching in the temple, and you did not seize Me.

Matt.26.55

Then Jesus said to the crowd, "Am I some dangerous criminal, that you have come armed with swords and clubs to arrest me? Why didn't you arrest me in the Temple? I was there teaching every day.

Matt.26.56

But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.

Matt.26.56

You've done it this way to confirm and fulfill the prophetic writings." Then all the disciples cut and ran.

Matt.26.56

But this has all taken place that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples deserted him and fled.

Matt.26.56

But all this was done that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples forsook Him and fled.

Matt.26.56

But this is all happening to fulfill the words of the prophets as recorded in the Scriptures." At that point, all the disciples deserted him and fled.

Matt.26.57

And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

Matt.26.57

The gang that had seized Jesus led him before Caiaphas the Chief Priest, where the religion scholars and leaders had assembled.

Matt.26.57

Those who had arrested Jesus took him to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the teachers of the law and the elders had assembled.

Matt.26.57

And those who had laid hold of Jesus led Him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

Matt.26.57

Then the people who had arrested Jesus led him to the home of Caiaphas, the high priest, where the teachers of religious law and other leaders had gathered.

Matt.26.58

But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.

Matt.26.58

Peter followed at a safe distance until they got to the Chief Priest's courtyard. Then he slipped in and mingled with the servants, watching to see how things would turn out.

Matt.26.58

But Peter followed him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. He entered and sat down with the guards to see the outcome.

Matt.26.58

But Peter followed Him at a distance to the high priest's courtyard. And he went in and sat with the servants to see the end.

Matt.26.58

Meanwhile, Peter was following far behind and eventually came to the courtyard of the high priest's house. He went in, sat with the guards, and waited to see what was going to happen to Jesus.

Matt.26.59

Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

Matt.26.59

The high priests, conspiring with the Jewish Council, tried to cook up charges against Jesus in order to sentence him to death.

Matt.26.59

The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for false evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to death.

Matt.26.59

Now the chief priests, the elders, and all the council sought false testimony against Jesus to put Him to death,

Matt.26.59

Inside, the leading priests and the entire high council were trying to find witnesses who would lie about Jesus, so they could put him to death.

Matt.26.60

But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,

Matt.26.60

But even though many stepped up, making up one false accusation after another, nothing was believable. Finally two men came forward

Matt.26.60

But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward.

Matt.26.60

but found none. Even though many false witnesses came forward, they found none. But at last two false witnesses came forward

Matt.26.60

But even though they found many who agreed to give false witness, there was no testimony they could use. Finally, two men were found

Matt.26.61

And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.

Matt.26.61

with this: "He said, "I can tear down this Temple of God and after three days rebuild it.'"

Matt.26.61

Finally two came forward and declared, "This fellow said, 'I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.'"

Matt.26.61

and said, "This fellow said, "I am able to destroy the temple of God and to build it in three days."'

Matt.26.61

who declared, "This man said, 'I am able to destroy the Temple of God and rebuild it in three days.'"

Matt.26.62

And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?

Matt.26.62

The Chief Priest stood up and said, "What do you have to say to the accusation?"

Matt.26.62

Then the high priest stood up and said to Jesus, "Are you not going to answer? What is this testimony that these men are bringing against you?"

Matt.26.62

And the high priest arose and said to Him, "Do You answer nothing? What is it these men testify against You?"

Matt.26.62

Then the high priest stood up and said to Jesus, "Well, aren't you going to answer these charges? What do you have to say for yourself?"

Matt.26.63

But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.

Matt.26.63

Jesus kept silent. Then the Chief Priest said, "I command you by the authority of the living God to say if you are the Messiah, the Son of God."

Matt.26.63

But Jesus remained silent. The high priest said to him, "I charge you under oath by the living God: Tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God."

Matt.26.63

But Jesus kept silent. And the high priest answered and said to Him, "I put You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God!"

Matt.26.63

But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to him, "I demand in the name of the living God that you tell us whether you are the Messiah, the Son of God."

Matt.26.64

Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

Matt.26.64

Jesus was curt: "You yourself said it. And that's not all. Soon you'll see it for yourself: The Son of Man seated at the right hand of the Mighty One, Arriving on the clouds of heaven."

Matt.26.64

"Yes, it is as you say," Jesus replied. "But I say to all of you: In the future you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven."

Matt.26.64

Jesus said to him, "It is as you said. Nevertheless, I say to you, hereafter you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven."

Matt.26.64

Jesus replied, "Yes, it is as you say. And in the future you will see me, the Son of Man, sitting at God's right hand in the place of power and coming back on the clouds of heaven."

Matt.26.65

Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.

Matt.26.65

At that, the Chief Priest lost his temper, ripping his robes, yelling, "He blasphemed! Why do we need witnesses to accuse him? You all heard him blaspheme!

Matt.26.65

Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, "He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy.

Matt.26.65

Then the high priest tore his clothes, saying, "He has spoken blasphemy! What further need do we have of witnesses? Look, now you have heard His blasphemy!

Matt.26.65

Then the high priest tore his clothing to show his horror, shouting, "Blasphemy! Why do we need other witnesses? You have all heard his blasphemy.

Matt.26.66

What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.

Matt.26.66

Are you going to stand for such blasphemy?" They all said, "Death! That seals his death sentence."

Matt.26.66

What do you think?He is worthy of death," they answered.

Matt.26.66

What do you think?" They answered and said, "He is deserving of death."

Matt.26.66

What is your verdict?Guilty!" they shouted. "He must die!"

Matt.26.67

Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,

Matt.26.67

Then they were spitting in his face and banging him around. They jeered as they slapped him:

Matt.26.67

Then they spit in his face and struck him with their fists. Others slapped him

Matt.26.67

Then they spat in His face and beat Him; and others struck Him with the palms of their hands,

Matt.26.67

Then they spit in Jesus' face and hit him with their fists. And some slapped him,

Matt.26.68

Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?

Matt.26.68

"Prophesy, Messiah: Who hit you that time?"

Matt.26.68

and said, "Prophesy to us, Christ. Who hit you?"

Matt.26.68

saying, "Prophesy to us, Christ! Who is the one who struck You?"

Matt.26.68

saying, "Prophesy to us, you Messiah! Who hit you that time?"

Matt.26.69

Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.

Matt.26.69

All this time, Peter was sitting out in the courtyard. One servant girl came up to him and said, "You were with Jesus the Galilean."

Matt.26.69

Now Peter was sitting out in the courtyard, and a servant girl came to him. "You also were with Jesus of Galilee," she said.

Matt.26.69

Now Peter sat outside in the courtyard. And a servant girl came to him, saying, "You also were with Jesus of Galilee."

Matt.26.69

Meanwhile, as Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, a servant girl came over and said to him, "You were one of those with Jesus the Galilean."

Matt.26.70

But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

Matt.26.70

In front of everybody there, he denied it. "I don't know what you're talking about."

Matt.26.70

But he denied it before them all. "I don't know what you're talking about," he said.

Matt.26.70

But he denied it before them all, saying, "I do not know what you are saying."

Matt.26.70

But Peter denied it in front of everyone. "I don't know what you are talking about," he said.

Matt.26.71

And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.

Matt.26.71

As he moved over toward the gate, someone else said to the people there, "This man was with Jesus the Nazarene."

Matt.26.71

Then he went out to the gateway, where another girl saw him and said to the people there, "This fellow was with Jesus of Nazareth."

Matt.26.71

And when he had gone out to the gateway, another girl saw him and said to those who were there, "This fellow also was with Jesus of Nazareth."

Matt.26.71

Later, out by the gate, another servant girl noticed him and said to those standing around, "This man was with Jesus of Nazareth."

Matt.26.72

And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.

Matt.26.72

Again he denied it, salting his denial with an oath: "I swear, I never laid eyes on the man."

Matt.26.72

He denied it again, with an oath: "I don't know the man!"

Matt.26.72

But again he denied with an oath, "I do not know the Man!"

Matt.26.72

Again Peter denied it, this time with an oath. "I don't even know the man," he said.

Matt.26.73

And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.

Matt.26.73

Shortly after that, some bystanders approached Peter. "You've got to be one of them. Your accent gives you away."

Matt.26.73

After a little while, those standing there went up to Peter and said, "Surely you are one of them, for your accent gives you away."

Matt.26.73

And a little later those who stood by came up and said to Peter, "Surely you also are one of them, for your speech betrays you."

Matt.26.73

A little later some other bystanders came over to him and said, "You must be one of them; we can tell by your Galilean accent."

Matt.26.74

Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.

Matt.26.74

Then he got really nervous and swore. "I don't know the man!" Just then a rooster crowed.

Matt.26.74

Then he began to call down curses on himself and he swore to them, "I don't know the man!"

Matt.26.74

Then he began to curse and swear, saying, "I do not know the Man!" Immediately a rooster crowed.

Matt.26.74

Peter said, "I swear by God, I don't know the man." And immediately the rooster crowed.

Matt.26.75

And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.

Matt.26.75

Peter remembered what Jesus had said: "Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times." He went out and cried and cried and cried.

Matt.26.75

Immediately a rooster crowed. Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken: "Before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times." And he went outside and wept bitterly.

Matt.26.75

And Peter remembered the word of Jesus who had said to him, "Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times." So he went out and wept bitterly.

Matt.26.75

Suddenly, Jesus' words flashed through Peter's mind: "Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times." And he went away, crying bitterly.

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