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Prayer in Gethsemane

36 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and said to them, “Sit here while I am praying.”
 Matthew 26:36

37 Jesus asked Peter and the two sons of Zebedee to come with him, but at the same time Jesus looked very sad and anxious. Matthew 26:37

38 Jesus said to Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, “My soul is full of sorrow, and my heart is broken with sorrow.  Stay here with me and wait. ” Matthew 26:38

39 Then Jesus went a little farther on.  Jesus fell on his face and prayed, “My Father, if this is possible, take this cup of sorrow.  But do what you want, not what I want. ” Matthew 26:39

40 Then Jesus came to his disciples and found them sleeping.  Jesus said to Peter, “Can you not watch with me for an hour? Matthew 26:40

41 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation.  The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. ” Matthew 26:41

42 And he went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, My Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I bear it, I wish thy will were done. Matthew 26:42

43 When Jesus returned, he found his disciples asleep.  His eyes were tired. Matthew 26:43

44 And he departed again, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. Matthew 26:44

45 Jesus went back to the disciples and said, “Are you still sleeping and resting?  Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Matthew 26:45

46 Behold, he who betrays me has come into my hands. ” Matthew 26:46

Jesus being caught

47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve disciples, came.  And many that were sent by the chief priests and the elders of the people were with him.  They had swords and clubs.
 Matthew 26:47

48 Judas had given them this sign: “The man I kiss is Jesus.  Arrest him. “
 Matthew 26:48

49 Judas went straight to Jesus and said, “Hail, Master!”  Then he kissed her. Matthew 26:49

50 Jesus answered, “Friend, do what you have come here to do.” Immediately the men came forward and seized Jesus and arrested him. Matthew 26:50

51 And it came to pass, as one of Jesus’ disciples drew his sword, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his ear. Matthew 26:51

52 Jesus saith unto her, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. Matthew 26:52

53 Do you not know that I can petition my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels? Matthew 26:53

54 But it must happen so that it will be just as the Scriptures say. ” Matthew 26:54

55 And he said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a robber, with swords and staves to seize me?  Every day I sat in the temple area and taught the people, but you did not arrest me. Matthew 26:55

56 But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.  Then all the disciples left him and fled. Matthew 26:56

Jesus is to be brought before the Sanhedrin

57 Those who had arrested Jesus took him to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, where the teachers of the law and the elders were gathered. Matthew 26:57

58 And as he was being brought to the high priest’s house, Peter followed him afar off:  He entered the courtyard and sat down with the soldiers.  He was eager to see what would happen to Jesus in the end. Matthew 26:58

59 The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for false witnesses against Jesus.  So that they could kill him.  They were trying to find people who would say something against Jesus. Matthew 26:59

60 Many people came forward and told lies about Jesus.  But they could not find any such evidence.  Then two men came out and said, Matthew 26:60

61 “This man said, ‘I can destroy the temple of God, and I will rebuild it in three days.’” Matthew 26:61

62 And the high priest arose, and said unto him, These men accuse thee.  Don’t you have an answer?  Are these people telling the truth?  Matthew 26:62

63 But Jesus said nothing. Again the high priest asked Jesus, “I swear to you by the living God, and you tell us, ‘Are you the Christ, the Son of God?’ Matthew 26:63

64 Jesus answered, “Yes, I am.  But I say unto you, That in the future ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of God, and coming out of the clouds of heaven. Matthew 26:64

65 When the high priest heard this, he became very angry.  Then he tore his clothes and said, “This man has said things that are against God, so we don’t need any more testimony.  You have all heard him speak against God. Matthew 26:65

66 What do you think? ”The Jews answered,“ He is guilty, and he must be put to death. ” Matthew 26:66

67 And they spit on him, and smote him.  Others slapped Jesus. Matthew 26:67

68 They said, “Show that you are a prophet.  O Christ, prophesy who struck you. ” Matthew 26:68

To be denied by Peter

69 Peter sat in the courtyard all the time.  A servant girl came to Peter and said, “You are with Jesus of Galilee.” Matthew 26:69

70 But Peter denied it all, saying, “I don’t know what you are talking about.” Matthew 26:70

71 Then Peter went out of the courtyard.  And a certain maid saw him by the gate, and said unto him, This is Jesus of Nazareth. Matthew 26:71

72 Then Peter denied the oath, saying, I know not this man. Matthew 26:72

73 And after a while came unto him all that stood by, and said unto Peter, By thy word we know that thou art one of them. Matthew 26:73

74 And he began to curse, and said, I swear by God, I know not this man.  As Peter said this, the rooster crowed. Matthew 26:74

75 Then Peter remembered what Jesus had said to him: “Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.”  Then Peter went out, and wept bitterly.

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                 The plot to kill Jesus

1 When Jesus had finished saying these things, he said to his disciples,
 Matthew 26: 1

2 “You know that there will be a Passover.  In that day the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified by his enemies. ” Matthew 26: 2

3 And the chief priests and the elders of the people gathered themselves together into the high priest’s house.  The chief priest’s name was Caiaphas. Matthew 26: 3

4 And in that assembly they plotted to seize and kill Jesus. Matthew 26: 4

5 But they said, “We cannot arrest Jesus at the Passover because the people will be angry and will cause trouble.” Matthew 26: 5

   Breathe with fragrant oil in Bethany

6 While Jesus was in Bethany, Simon the leper’s house. Matthew 26: 6

7 Then a woman came to him.  He had a very expensive perfume in a marble bottle.  While she was eating, the woman poured the perfume on his head.
 Matthew 26: 7

8 And when the disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?
 Matthew 26: 8

9 The same perfume could be sold at a higher price and the money could be given to the poor? Matthew 26: 9

10 Jesus knew what had happened.  So he said, “Why are you annoying this woman?  He has done this very well for me. Matthew 26:10

11 The poor will always be with you, but I will not always be with you. Matthew 26:11

12 This woman has poured perfume on my body.  He has done all this to bury my dead body. Matthew 26:12

13 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The gospel shall be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness unto all the world; Matthew 26:13

  Breathe with fragrant oil in Bethany

14 Then one of the twelve, named Judas Iscariot, went unto the high priest, and said,
 Matthew 26:14

15 “I will deliver Jesus into your hands, and what will you give me for this purpose?”  And the priests gave him thirty pieces of silver.
 Matthew 26:15

16 After that time Judas sought to betray him to the priest.
 Matthew 26:16

    The Last Supper with the Disciples

17 Now on the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying, Where shall we prepare the passover for you?
 Matthew 26:17

18 Jesus answered, “Go into the city and meet the man I know and tell him that your teacher said, ‘My appointed time is near, and I will make the Passover meal with your disciples at your house.  ”
 Matthew 26:18

19 And they did as he had said unto them: and the passover was prepared.
 Matthew 26:19

20 In the evening, Jesus was sitting at a table with his twelve disciples. Matthew 26:20

21 And as they did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, That one of your twelve disciples shall betray me. Matthew 26:21

22 When the disciples heard this, they were very upset.  Every disciple of Jesus said, “Lord, I am not!  Isn’t that true? Matthew 26:22

23 Jesus answered and said unto him, He that dipped his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me. Matthew 26:23

24 The Son of Man will come and die, just as it is written in the Scriptures.  But woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed!  It would be better for that man not to be born. ” Matthew 26:24

25 And Judas said unto him, Master, I am not.  Is it not true? ”Judas was the man who wanted to betray Jesus to his enemies. Jesus said,“ Yes, it is you. ” Matthew 26:25

           Establishment of Eucharist

26 While they were eating, Jesus took some bread.  Jesus thanked God for the bread and distributed it among his disciples, saying, “Take this bread and eat it, for this is my body.”
 Matthew 26:26

27 And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he said unto them, Every one of you drink it. Matthew 26:27

28 This is my blood.  My blood starts a new covenant between God and His people.  This blood has been shed for the forgiveness of many sins. Matthew 26:28

29 I tell you, I will never drink this wine again.  But when I drink it with you in my Father’s kingdom, it will be new. ” Matthew 26:29

30 Then they sang a psalm.  Then they went to the Mount of Olives.
 Matthew 26:30

           Peter’s prophecy of denial

31 Jesus said to his disciples, “Tonight you will lose your faith because of me.  For it is written, ‘I will kill the shepherd, and the sheep of his flock will be scattered.’
 Matthew 26:31

32 But after I die, I will rise again and go to Galilee.  I will be there before you get there. ”
 Matthew 26:32

33 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Though all the disciples shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never lose faith. Matthew 26:33

34 Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me. Matthew 26:34

35 But Peter said, “Even if I have to die with you, I will not reject you.”  And so did all the other disciples. Matthew 26:35