CHAP. XXVI.

Lord's Supper instituted. Christ's agony. sorrowful, and began every one 32 But after I am risen again, of them to say unto him, Lord, I will go before you into Galilee. is it I? 33 Peter answered and said

23 And he answered and said, unto him, Though all men shall He that dippeth his hand with be offended because of thee, yet me in the dish, the same shall will I never be offended.

betray me.

34 Jesus said unto him, Veri24 The Son of man goeth, as ly, I say unto thee, That this it is written of him: but wo unto night, before the cock crow, that man by whom the Son of thou shalt deny me thrice. man is betrayed! it had been 35 Peter said unto him, good for that man if he had not Though I should die with thee, been born. yet will not I deny thee. Like25 Then Judas, which be-wise also said all the disciples. trayed him, answered and said, 36 ¶ Then cometh Jesus with Master, is it I? He said unto them unto a place called Gethhim, Thou hast said. semane, and saith unto the dis26 ¶ And as they were eating, ciples, Sit ye here, while I go Jesus took bread, and blessed and pray yonder.

it, and brake it, and gave it to 37 And he took with him the disciples, and said, Take, Peter, and the two sons of Zebeat; this is my body. edee, and began to be sorrowful

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

38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful,

28 For this is my blood of the even unto death: tarry ye here, new testament, which is shed and watch with me. for many for the remission of

sins.

39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and

29 But I say unto you, I will prayed, saying, O my Father, not drink henceforth of this fruit if it be possible, let this cup pass of the vine, until that day when from me: nevertheless, not as I I drink it new with you in my will, but as thou wilt.

Father's kingdom.

40 And he cometh unto the 30 And when they had sung disciples, and findeth them a hymn, they went out into the asleep, and saith unto Peter, mount of Olives. What! could ye not watch with 31 Then saith Jesus unto me one hour? them, All ye shall be offended 41 Watch and that ye because of me this night: for it enter not into temptation: the is written, I will smite the Shep-spirit indeed is willing, but the herd, and the sheep of the flock flesh is weak. 42 He went away again the

shall be scattered abroad.

pray,

MATTHEW,

and examined

Christ betrayed, second time, and prayed, saying, Put up again thy sword into his O my Father, if this cup may place for all they that take the not pass away from me, except sword, shall perish with the I drink it, thy will be done. sword.

43 And he came and found 53 Thinkest thou that I canthem asleep again: for their not now pray to my Father, and eyes were heavy. he shall presently give me more 44 And he left them, and than twelve legions of angels? went away again, and prayed 54 But how then shall the the third time, saying the same scriptures be fulfilled, that thus words. it must be?

45 Then cometh he to his 55 In that same hour said disciples, and saith unto them, Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye Sleep on now, and take your come out as against a thief with rest: behold, the hour is at swords and staves for to take hand, and the Son of man is be- me? I sat daily with you teachtrayed into the hands of sinners. ing in the temple, and ye laid no 46 Rise, let us be going: be- hold on me.

hold, he is at hand that doth 56 But all this was done, that betray me. the scriptures of the prophets 47¶ And while he yet spake, might be fulfilled. Then all the lo, Judas, one of the twelve, disciples forsook him, and fled. came, and with him a great mul- 57 ¶ And they that had laid titude with swords and staves, hold on Jesus, led him away to from the chief priests and elders Caiaphas the high priest, where of the people. the scribes and the elders were

48 Now, he that betrayed assembled. him, gave them a sign, saying,

58 But Peter followed him Whomsoever I shall kiss, that afar off, unto the high priest's same is he; hold him fast. palace, and went in, and sat with 49 And forthwith he came to the servants to see the end. Jesus, and said, Hail, Master; 59 Now, the chief priests, and and kissed him. elders, and all the council, sought 50 And Jesus said unto him, false witness against Jesus, to Friend,wherefore art thou come? put him to death;

Then came they, and laid hands 60 But found none: yea, en Jesus, and took him. though many false witnesses

51 And behold, one of them came, yet found they none. At which were with Jesus, stretched the last came two false witnesses, out his hand, and drew his sword, 61 And said, This fellow said, and struck a servant of the high I am able to destroy the temple priest, and smote off his ear. of God, and to build it in three

52 Then said Jesus unto him, days.

CHAP. XXVII.

Peter denieth Christ.

before the high priest. 62 And the high priest arose, fellow was also with Jesus of and said unto him, Answerest Nazareth.

thou nothing? what is it which 72 And again he denied with these witness against thee? an oath, I do not know the

63 But Jesus held his peace. man. And the high priest answered 73 And after a while came and said unto him, I adjure unto him they that stood by, and thee by the living God, that said to Peter, Surely thou also thou tell us whether thou be the art one of them; for thy speech Christ the Son of God. bewrayeth thee.

64 Jesus saith unto him, Thou 74 Then began he to curse hast said: nevertheless, I say and to swear, saying, I know not unto you, Hereafter shall ye the man. And immediately the see the Son of man sitting on the cock crew.

right hand of power, and coming 75 And Peter remembered in the clouds of heaven. the word of Jesus, which said

65 Then the high priest rent unto him, Before the cock crow, his clothes, saying, He hath thou shalt deny me thrice. And spoken blasphemy; what further he went out, and wept bitterly. need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.

CHAP. XXVII.

Christ delivered to Pilate.

WH

HEN the morning was 66 What think ye? They come, all the chief priests answered and said, He is guilty and elders of the people took of death. counsel against Jesus to put him

67 Then did they spit in his to death. face, and buffeted him; and 2 And when they had bound others smote him with the palms him, they led him away, and of their hands, delivered him to Pontius Pilate

68 Saying, Prophesy unto us, the governor. thou Christ, Who is he that 3 ¶ Then Judas, which had smote thee? betrayed him, when he saw that 69 ¶ Now Peter sat without he was condemned, repented in the palace and a damsel himself, and brought again the came unto him, saying, Thou thirty pieces of silver to the chief also wast with Jesus of Galilee. priests and elders,

70 But he denied before them 4 Saying, I have sinned in all, saying, I know not what that I have betrayed the innothou sayest. cent blood. And they said, 71 And when he was gone What is that to us? see thou to out into the porch, another that.

maid saw him, and said unto 5 And he cast down the them that were there, This pieces of silver in the temple,

Judas hangeth himself.

and departed, and went and notable prisoner, called Bahanged himself. rabbas. 6 And the chief priests took 17 Therefore, when they the silver pieces, and said, It is were gathered together, Pilate not lawful for to put them into said unto them, Whom will ye the treasury, because it is the that I release unto you? Barabprice of blood. bas, or Jesus, which is called

7 And they took counsel, and Christ? bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in.

18 (For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.) 19 When he was set down

8 Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto on the judgment-seat, his wife this day. sent unto him, saying, Have

9 Then was fulfilled that thou nothing to do with that just which was spoken by Jeremy man: for I have suffered many the prophet, saying, And they things this day in a dream, betook the thirty pieces of silver, cause of him.

the price of him that was valued, 20 But the chief priests and whom they of the children of elders persuaded the multitude Israel did value; that they should ask Barabbas,

10 And gave them for the and destroy Jesus. potter's field, as the Lord ap- 21 The governor answered pointed me. and said unto them, Whether of

11 And Jesus stood before the twain will ye that I release the governor and the governor unto you? They said, Baasked him, saying, Art thou the rabbas.

King of the Jews? And Jesus 22 Pilate saith unto them, said unto him, Thou sayest. What shall I do then with Jesus, 12 And when he was accused which is called Christ? They of the chief priests and elders, all say unto him, Let him be he answered nothing.

crucified.

13 Then saith Pilate unto 23 And the governor said, him, Hearest thou not bow Why! what evil hath he done? many things they witness against But they cried out the more, thee? saying, Let him be crucified.

14 And he answered him to 24 When Pilate saw that he never a word; insomuch that could prevail nothing, but that the governor marvelled greatly. rather a tumult was made, he

15 Now at that feast, the go-took water, and washed his vernor was wont to release unto hands before the multitude, saythe people a prisoner, whom ing, I am innocent of the blood they would. of this just person: see ye to it.

16 And they had then al

25 Then answered all the

Christ is condemned, scourged, CHAP. XXVII. and crucified. people, and said, His blood be which was spoken by the proon us, and on our children. phet; They parted my garments 26¶ Then released he Barab- among them, and upon my vesbas unto them: and when he ture did they cast lots. had scourged Jesus, he deliver- 36 And sitting down, they

ed him to be crucified.

watched him there:

27 Then the soldiers of the 37 And set up over his head governor took Jesus into the his accusation written, THIS IS common hall, and gathered JESUS THE KING OF THE unto him the whole band of JEWS.

soldiers.

38 Then were there two 28 And they stripped him, thieves crucified with him: one and put on him a scarlet robe. on the right hand, and another 29¶ And when they had plat- on the left.

ted a crown of thorns, they put 39 And they that passed upon his head, and a reed in by, reviled him, wagging their his right hand and they bowed heads,

it

the knee before him, and mock- 40 And saying, Thou that deed him, saying, Hail, King of stroyest the temple, and buildthe Jews! est it in three days, save thyself. 30 And they spit upon him, If thou be the Son of God, come and took the reed, and smote down from the cross.

him on the head.

41 Likewise also the chief 31 And after that they had priests mocking him, with the mocked him, they took the robe scribes and elders, said, off from him, and put his own 42 He saved others; himself raiment on him, and led him he cannot save. If he be the away to crucify him. King of Israel, let him now 32 And as they came out, come down from the cross, and they found a man of Cyrene, we will believe him. Simon by name: him they com

pelled to bear his cross.

43 He trusted-in God; let him deliver him now if he will

33 And when they were come have him: for he said, I am the unto a place called Golgotha, Son of God.

that is to say, A place of a 44 The thieves also which skull, were crucified with him, cast 34 They gave him vinegar to the same in his teeth. drink, mingled with gall: and 45 Now, from the sixth hour when he had tasted thereof, he there was darkness over all the would not drink. land unto the ninth hour.

35 And they crucified him, 46 And about the ninth hour and parted his garments, casting Jesus cried with a loud voice, lots: that it might be fulfilled saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabach