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1Now the feast of unleavened bread, which is called the Passover, was approaching.Cross-references: Ex 12:6 · Lev 23:5 · Matt 26:2 · Mark 14:1 · Mark 14:12 · John 11:55 · +1 more
2The chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death, for they feared the people.Cross-references: Ps 2:1 · Matt 12:14 · Matt 21:38 · Matt 21:45 · Matt 26:3 · Luke 19:47 · +4 more
3Satan entered into Judas, who was also called Iscariot, who was counted with the twelve.Cross-references: Ps 41:9 · Ps 55:12 · Matt 4:10 · Matt 26:14 · Matt 26:23 · Mark 14:10 · +9 more
4He went away and talked with the chief priests and captains about how he might deliver him to them.Cross-references: Matt 26:14 · Mark 14:10 · Luke 22:52 · Acts 4:1 · Acts 5:24 · Acts 5:26
5They were glad, and agreed to give him money.Cross-references: Zech 11:12 · Matt 26:15 · Matt 27:3 · Acts 1:18 · Acts 8:20 · 1Tim 6:9 · +3 more
6He consented and sought an opportunity to deliver him to them in the absence of the multitude.Cross-references: Matt 26:5 · Mark 14:2
7The day of unleavened bread came, on which the Passover must be sacrificed.Cross-references: Ex 12:6 · Ex 12:18 · Matt 26:17 · Mark 14:12 · Luke 22:1 · 1Cor 5:7
8Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat.”Cross-references: Matt 3:15 · Mark 14:13 · Luke 1:6 · Acts 3:1 · Acts 3:11 · Acts 4:13 · +3 more
9They said to him, “Where do you want us to prepare?”
10He said to them, “Behold, when you have entered into the city, a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him into the house which he enters.Cross-references: 1Sam 10:2 · Matt 26:18 · Luke 19:29 · John 16:4 · Acts 8:26
11Tell the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says to you, “Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?”’Cross-references: Matt 21:3 · Luke 19:5 · Luke 19:31 · Luke 19:34 · John 11:28 · Rev 3:20
12He will show you a large, furnished upper room. Make preparations there.”Cross-references: John 2:25 · John 21:17 · Acts 1:13 · Acts 16:14 · Acts 20:8
13They went, found things as Jesus had told them, and they prepared the Passover.Cross-references: Luke 19:32 · Luke 21:33 · John 2:5 · John 11:40 · Heb 11:8
14When the hour had come, he sat down with the twelve apostles.Cross-references: Deut 16:6 · Matt 26:20 · Mark 6:30 · Mark 14:17
15He said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer,Cross-references: Luke 12:50 · John 4:34 · John 13:1 · John 17:1
16for I tell you, I will no longer by any means eat of it until it is fulfilled in God’s Kingdom.”Cross-references: Luke 12:37 · Luke 14:15 · Luke 22:30 · John 6:27 · John 6:50 · Acts 10:41 · +3 more
17He received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said, “Take this and share it among yourselves,Cross-references: Deut 8:10 · 1Sam 9:13 · Ps 23:5 · Ps 116:13 · Jer 16:7 · Luke 9:16 · +3 more
18for I tell you, I will not drink at all again from the fruit of the vine, until God’s Kingdom comes.”Cross-references: Judg 9:13 · Ps 104:15 · Prov 31:6 · Song 5:1 · Isa 24:9 · Isa 25:6 · +16 more
19He took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body which is given for you. Do this in memory of me.”Cross-references: Gen 41:26 · Ps 78:4 · Ps 111:4 · Song 1:4 · Ezek 37:11 · Dan 2:38 · +19 more
20Likewise, he took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.Cross-references: Ex 24:8 · Jer 31:31 · Zech 9:11 · Matt 26:28 · 1Cor 10:16 · 1Cor 11:25 · +6 moreExamined: The Prophecy Loom →
21But behold, the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table.Cross-references: Job 19:19 · Ps 41:9 · Mic 7:5 · Matt 26:21 · Mark 14:18 · John 13:18 · +2 more
22The Son of Man indeed goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man through whom he is betrayed!”Cross-references: Gen 3:15 · Ps 22:1 · Ps 55:12 · Ps 69:1 · Ps 109:6 · Isa 53:1 · +17 more
23They began to question among themselves which of them it was who would do this thing.Cross-references: Matt 26:22 · Mark 14:19 · John 13:22
24A dispute also arose among them, which of them was considered to be greatest.Cross-references: Matt 20:20 · Mark 9:34 · Mark 10:37 · Luke 9:46 · Rom 12:10 · 1Cor 13:4 · +3 more
25He said to them, “The kings of the nations lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’Cross-references: Matt 20:25 · Mark 10:41
26But not so with you. Rather, the one who is greater among you, let him become as the younger, and one who is governing, as one who serves.Cross-references: Matt 18:3 · Matt 23:8 · Mark 9:35 · Luke 9:48 · Rom 12:2 · 1Pet 5:3 · +2 more
27For who is greater, one who sits at the table, or one who serves? Isn’t it he who sits at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.Cross-references: Matt 20:28 · Luke 12:37 · Luke 17:7 · John 13:5 · 2Cor 8:9 · Phil 2:7
28“But you are those who have continued with me in my trials.Cross-references: Matt 19:28 · Matt 24:13 · John 6:67 · John 8:31 · Acts 1:25 · Heb 2:18 · +1 more
29I confer on you a kingdom, even as my Father conferred on me,Cross-references: Matt 24:47 · Matt 25:34 · Matt 28:18 · Luke 12:32 · Luke 19:17 · 1Cor 9:25 · +5 more
30that you may eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom. You will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”Cross-references: 2Sam 9:9 · 2Sam 19:28 · Ps 49:14 · Matt 8:11 · Matt 19:28 · Luke 12:37 · +7 more
31The Lord said, “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have all of you, that he might sift you as wheat,Cross-references: Job 1:6 · Job 2:1 · Amos 9:9 · Zech 3:1 · Luke 10:41 · Acts 9:4 · +2 more
32but I prayed for you, that your faith wouldn’t fail. You, when once you have turned again, establish your brothers.”Cross-references: Ps 32:3 · Ps 51:12 · Zech 3:2 · Matt 18:3 · Matt 26:75 · Mark 14:72 · +27 more
33He said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death!”Cross-references: 2Ki 8:12 · Prov 28:26 · Jer 10:23 · Jer 17:9 · Matt 20:22 · Matt 26:33 · +7 more
34He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will by no means crow today until you deny that you know me three times.”Cross-references: Matt 26:34 · Matt 26:74 · Mark 14:30 · Mark 14:71 · John 13:38 · John 18:27
35He said to them, “When I sent you out without purse, bag, and sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “Nothing.”Cross-references: Gen 48:15 · Deut 8:2 · Deut 8:16 · Ps 23:1 · Ps 34:9 · Ps 37:3 · +6 more
36Then he said to them, “But now, whoever has a purse, let him take it, and likewise a bag. Whoever has none, let him sell his cloak, and buy a sword.Cross-references: Matt 10:22 · John 15:20 · John 16:33 · 1Thess 2:14 · 1Thess 3:4 · 1Pet 4:1
37For I tell you that this which is written must still be fulfilled in me: ‘He was counted with transgressors.’ For that which concerns me is being fulfilled.”Cross-references: Isa 53:12 · Matt 26:54 · Mark 15:27 · Luke 18:31 · Luke 22:22 · Luke 23:32 · +7 moreExamined: The Prophecy Loom →
38They said, “Lord, behold, here are two swords.” He said to them, “That is enough.”Cross-references: Matt 26:52 · Luke 22:49 · John 18:36 · 2Cor 10:3 · Eph 6:10 · 1Thess 5:8 · +1 more
39He came out and went, as his custom was, to the Mount of Olives. His disciples also followed him.Cross-references: Matt 21:1 · Matt 26:30 · Matt 26:36 · Mark 11:11 · Mark 11:19 · Mark 13:3 · +4 more
40When he was at the place, he said to them, “Pray that you don’t enter into temptation.”Cross-references: 1Chr 4:10 · Ps 17:5 · Ps 19:13 · Ps 119:116 · Ps 119:133 · Prov 30:8 · +10 more
41He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and he knelt down and prayed,Cross-references: Matt 26:39 · Mark 14:35 · Luke 18:11
42saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”Cross-references: Ps 40:8 · Isa 51:17 · Isa 51:22 · Jer 25:15 · Matt 20:22 · Matt 26:39 · +10 more
43An angel from heaven appeared to him, strengthening him.Cross-references: Deut 3:28 · Job 4:3 · Ps 91:11 · Dan 10:16 · Dan 11:1 · Matt 4:6 · +9 more
44Being in agony, he prayed more earnestly. His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground.Cross-references: Gen 32:24 · Ps 22:1 · Ps 22:12 · Ps 40:1 · Ps 69:14 · Ps 88:1 · +9 more
45When he rose up from his prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping because of grief,Cross-references: Matt 26:40 · Matt 26:43 · Mark 14:37 · Mark 14:40
46and said to them, “Why do you sleep? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.”Cross-references: Prov 6:4 · Jonah 1:6 · Luke 21:34 · Luke 22:40
47While he was still speaking, a crowd appeared. He who was called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He came near to Jesus to kiss him.Cross-references: Matt 26:14 · Matt 26:45 · Mark 14:10 · Mark 14:41 · Luke 22:3 · John 18:2 · +1 more
48But Jesus said to him, “Judas, do you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?”Cross-references: 2Sam 20:9 · Ps 55:21 · Prov 27:6 · Matt 26:48 · Mark 14:44
49When those who were around him saw what was about to happen, they said to him, “Lord, shall we strike with the sword?”Cross-references: Luke 22:38
50A certain one of them struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.Cross-references: Matt 26:51 · Mark 14:47 · John 18:10 · Rom 12:19 · 2Cor 10:4
51But Jesus answered, “Let me at least do this”—and he touched his ear and healed him.Cross-references: John 17:12 · John 18:8 · Rom 12:21 · 2Cor 10:1 · 1Pet 2:21
52Jesus said to the chief priests, captains of the temple, and elders, who had come against him, “Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs?Cross-references: 2Ki 11:15 · Matt 26:55 · Mark 14:48 · Luke 22:4 · John 17:12 · Acts 5:26
53When I was with you in the temple daily, you didn’t stretch out your hands against me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.”Cross-references: Judg 16:21 · Job 20:5 · Matt 21:12 · Matt 21:23 · Matt 21:45 · Luke 21:37 · +11 more
54They seized him and led him away, and brought him into the high priest’s house. But Peter followed from a distance.Cross-references: 2Chr 32:31 · Matt 26:57 · Mark 14:53 · Luke 22:33 · John 18:12 · John 18:24
55When they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat among them.Cross-references: Ps 1:1 · Ps 26:4 · Ps 28:3 · Prov 9:6 · Prov 13:20 · Matt 26:3 · +7 more
56A certain servant girl saw him as he sat in the light, and looking intently at him, said, “This man also was with him.”Cross-references: Matt 26:69 · Mark 14:6 · Mark 14:17 · Mark 14:66 · John 18:17
57He denied Jesus, saying, “Woman, I don’t know him.”Cross-references: Matt 10:33 · Matt 26:70 · Luke 12:9 · Luke 22:33 · John 18:25 · John 18:27 · +4 more
58After a little while someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them!” But Peter answered, “Man, I am not!”Cross-references: Matt 26:71 · Mark 14:69 · John 18:25
59After about one hour passed, another confidently affirmed, saying, “Truly this man also was with him, for he is a Galilean!”Cross-references: Matt 26:73 · Mark 14:69 · John 18:26
60But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you are talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed.Cross-references: Matt 26:74 · Mark 14:71 · Luke 22:34 · John 18:27
61The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the Lord’s word, how he said to him, “Before the rooster crows you will deny me three times.”Cross-references: Job 33:27 · Isa 57:15 · Jer 31:18 · Ezek 16:63 · Ezek 36:31 · Hos 11:8 · +10 more
62He went out, and wept bitterly.Cross-references: Ps 38:18 · Ps 126:5 · Ps 130:1 · Ps 143:1 · Jer 31:18 · Ezek 7:16 · +6 more
63The men who held Jesus mocked him and beat him.Cross-references: Job 16:9 · Job 30:9 · Ps 22:6 · Ps 22:13 · Ps 35:15 · Ps 35:25 · +15 more
64Having blindfolded him, they struck him on the face and asked him, “Prophesy! Who is the one who struck you?”Cross-references: Judg 16:21 · Judg 16:25
65They spoke many other things against him, insulting him.Cross-references: Matt 12:31 · Matt 27:39 · Luke 12:10 · Acts 26:11 · 1Tim 1:13
66As soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people were gathered together, both chief priests and scribes, and they led him away into their council, saying,Cross-references: Ps 2:1 · Matt 5:22 · Matt 27:1 · Mark 15:1 · John 18:28 · Acts 4:25 · +1 more
67“If you are the Christ, tell us.” But he said to them, “If I tell you, you won’t believe,Cross-references: Matt 11:3 · Matt 26:63 · Mark 14:61 · Luke 16:31 · John 5:39 · John 8:43 · +3 more
68and if I ask, you will in no way answer me or let me go.Cross-references: Luke 20:3 · Luke 20:41
69From now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.”Cross-references: Ps 110:1 · Dan 7:13 · Matt 22:44 · Matt 26:64 · Mark 14:62 · Mark 16:19 · +12 more
70They all said, “Are you then the Son of God?” He said to them, “You say it, because I am.”Cross-references: Ps 2:7 · Ps 2:12 · Matt 3:17 · Matt 4:3 · Matt 26:64 · Matt 27:11 · +12 more
71They said, “Why do we need any more witness? For we ourselves have heard from his own mouth!”Cross-references: Matt 26:65 · Mark 14:63
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