AICNT MAT chapter 26

26 And it happened when Jesus finished all these words, he said to his disciples, 2 “You know that after two days the Passover takes place, and the Son of Man is handed over to be crucified.”

3 Then the chief priests and the elders of the people gathered in the courtyard of the high priest [[and the scribes]],[fn] who was called Caiaphas, 4 and they conspired to arrest Jesus by deceit and kill him; 5 but they said, “Not during the feast, lest there be an uproar among the people.”

6 Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, 7 a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, and she poured it on his head as he reclined at the table. 8 When {the}[fn] disciples saw this, they were indignant, saying, “Why this waste? 9 For this [[perfume]][fn] could have been sold for a high price and given to the poor.” 10 But Jesus, aware of this, said to them, “Why do you trouble the woman? For she has done a good deed for me. 11 For you always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me. 12 For in pouring this perfume on my body, she has prepared me for burial.

13 Truly I say to you, wherever this gospel is preached in the whole world, what she has done will also be spoken of in memory of her.”

14 Then one of the twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests 15 and said, “What are you willing to give me, and I will hand him over to you?” And they set for him thirty silver coins. 16 And from then on he sought an opportunity to betray him.

17 On the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying [[to him]],[fn] “Where do you want us to prepare for you to eat the Passover?”

18 He said, “Go into the city to a certain man and say to him, ‘The teacher says, My time is near; I will keep the Passover at your house with my disciples.’ ” 19 And the disciples did as Jesus had directed them, and they prepared the Passover.

20 When evening came, he reclined at table with the {twelve}.[fn] 21 And as they were eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.” 22 And they were very sorrowful and began to say to him {each one},[fn] “Is it I, Lord?”

23 He answered, “The one who has dipped his hand in the dish with me will betray me. 24 The Son of Man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for that man if he had not been born.” 25 Then Judas, who would betray him, answered, “Is it I, Rabbi?” He said to him, “You have said so.”

26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, And {having blessed},[fn] he broke it and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take, eat; this is my body.” 27 And taking a cup, and after giving thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you, 28 for this is my blood of the [[new]][fn] covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. 29 But I tell you, I will not drink from this {fruit}[fn] of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in the kingdom of my Father.”

31 Then Jesus says to them, “All of you will be made to stumble because of me this night, for it has been written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’[fn] 32 But after I am raised, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”

33 Peter answered and said to him, “Even if all are made to stumble because of you, I will never be made to stumble.”

34 Jesus said to him, “Truly I say to you that on this night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.”

35 Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you.” Likewise, all the disciples said.

36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to {the}[fn] disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.”

37 And taking Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be grieved and distressed.

38 Then {he}[fn] said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved, to the point of death; remain here and keep watch with me.”

39 And going a little farther, he fell on his face, praying and saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not as I will, but as you will.”

40 And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, “So, you could not keep watch with me for one hour?

41 “Keep watch and pray, so that you do not enter into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

42 Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this [[cup]][fn] cannot pass away [[from me]][fn] unless I drink it, your will be done.” 43 And coming again, he found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.

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

45 Then he came to {the}[fn] disciples and said to them, “Sleep on now and take your rest;[fn] behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46 Rise, let us go; behold, the one betraying me has drawn near.”

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

48 Now the one who was betraying him gave them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, that one is he; seize him.” 49 And immediately he went up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi,” and kissed him.

50 But Jesus said to him, “Friend, for what purpose are you here?” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and seized him.

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

52 Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place; for all who take the sword will {perish}[fn] cannot pass away [[from me]][fn] by the sword. 53 Or do you think that I cannot call upon my Father, and he will provide me at once with more than twelve legions of angels? 54 But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must happen this way?”

55 At that hour Jesus said to the crowds, “Have you come out as against a robber,[fn] with swords and clubs to capture me? Day after day I sat [[with you]][fn] in the temple teaching, and you did not seize me. 56 But all this has taken place that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples left him and fled. 57 Those who had seized Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered.

58 But Peter was following him at a distance, as far as the courtyard of the high priest; and going inside, he sat with the servants to see the end.

59 Now the chief priests [[the elders and]][fn] and the whole council were seeking false testimony against Jesus so that they might put him to death, 60 but they found none, {though many false witnesses came forward}.[fn] Later, two came forward 61 and said, “This one said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and in three days build it up.’ ” 62 And the high priest stood up and said to him, “Do you not answer? What is it that these testify against you?” 63 But Jesus was silent. And the high priest {answered and}[fn] said to him, “I adjure you by the living God, tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.” 64 Jesus said to him, “You have said it; nevertheless, I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

65 Then the high priest tore his clothes, saying, “He has blasphemed![fn] What further need do we have of witnesses? See, now you have heard {the}[fn] blasphemy. 66 What do you think?” They answered, “He deserves death.”

67 Then they spat in his face and struck him; and some slapped him, 68 saying, “Prophesy to us, Christ! Who is it that struck you?”

69 But Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and a servant girl came to him, saying, “You also were with Jesus the Galilean.” 70 But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you are saying.” 71 When he had gone out to the gateway, another saw him and said to those there, “This one was with Jesus the Nazarene.” 72 And again he denied it with an oath, “I do not know the man.” 73 After a little while, those standing by came up and said to Peter, “Truly you are also one of them, for your speech makes you evident.” 74 Then he began to curse and swear, “I do not know the man.” And immediately a rooster crowed. 75 And Peter remembered the word Jesus had said [[to him]],[fn] “Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” And going out, he wept bitterly.

26:3, and the scribes: Later manuscripts add.

26:8, the: Later manuscripts read “his.”

26:9, perfume: Later manuscripts add.

26:17, to him: Later manuscripts add.

26:20 twelve: NA28 THGNT ‖ Other manuscripts read “twelve disciples.” SBLGNT

26:22, each one: Later manuscripts read “each of them.”

26:26, having blessed: Later manuscripts read “gave thanks.”

26:28, new: Later manuscripts add.

26:29, fruit: Later manuscripts read “product.”

26:31, Zechariah 13:7

26:36, the: Later manuscripts read “his.”

26:38, he: Later manuscripts read “Jesus.”

26:42, cup: Later manuscripts add.

26:42, from me: Later manuscripts add.

26:45, the: Later manuscripts read “his.”

26:45, sleep on now and take your rest: The verbs “sleep” and “take your rest” have ambiguous forms in Greek, they could be imperatives or indicatives that lead to a question being asked.

26:52, perish: Later manuscripts read “die.”

26:52, from me: Later manuscripts add.

26:55, robber: Or revolutionary, insurrectionist

26:55, with you: Later manuscripts add.

26:59, the elders and: Later manuscripts add.

26:60, though many false witnesses came forward: Later manuscripts read “indeed, though many false witnesses came forward, they found none.”

26:63, answered and: Later manuscripts add.

26:65, blasphemed: The Greek word is defined by BDAG as: to speak in a disrespectful way that demeans, denigrates, maligns (BDAG, βλασφημέω).

26:65, his: Later manuscripts read “the.”

26:75, to him: Later manuscripts add.

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