22Now
the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. 2 And the chief priests and scribes sought
how they might kill him; for they feared the people. 3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed
Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. 4 And he went his way, and communed with
the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. 5 And they were glad, and covenanted to
give him money. 6 And he promised, and sought opportunity
to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude. 7 Then came the day of unleavened bread,
when the passover must be killed. 8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go
and prepare us the passover, that we may eat. 9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou
that we prepare? 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. 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? 12 And he
shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready. 13 And they went, and found as he had said
unto them: and they made ready the passover. 14 And when the hour was come, he sat down,
and the twelve apostles with him. 15 And he said unto them, With
desire I have 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. 17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks,
and 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. 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. 20 Likewise also the cup after supper,
saying, This cup is the new testament in
my blood, which is shed for you. 21But,
behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me 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! 23 And they began to enquire among themselves,
which of them it was that should do this thing. 24 And there was also a strife among them,
which of them should be accounted 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. 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. 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. 28 Ye are they which have continued with
me in my temptations. 29 And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as
my Father hath appointed unto me; 30 That ye may eat and drink at my table
in my kingdom, and 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: 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy
faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 33 And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready
to go with thee, both into 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. 35 And he said unto them, When
I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And
they said, Nothing.
36Then
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. 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. 38 And they said, Lord, behold, here
are two swords. And he said unto them, 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. 40 And when he was at the place, he said
unto them, Pray that ye enter not into
temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about
a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father,
if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will,
but thine, be done. 43 And there appeared an angel unto him
from heaven, strengthening him. 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. 45 And when he rose up from prayer, and
was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, 46 And said unto them, Why
sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. 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. 48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas,
betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? 49 When they which were about him saw
what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? 50 And one of them smote the servant
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. 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? 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. 54 Then took they him, and led him, and
brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off. 55 And when they had kindled a fire in
the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down 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. 57 And he denied him, saying, Woman,
I know him not. 58 And after a little while another saw
him, and said, Thou art also of them. And 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. 60 And Peter said, Man, I know not what
thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew. 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. 62 And
Peter went out, and wept bitterly. 63 And
the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote 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? 65 And
many other things blasphemously spake they against 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, 67 Art
thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will
not believe: 68 And
if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go. 69 Hereafter
shall the Son of man sit on 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. 71 And
they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard
of his own mouth.