Mark 14

1It was now two days before the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread, and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might seize him by deception and kill him.Cross-references: Ex 12:6 · Lev 23:5 · Num 28:16 · Deut 16:1 · Ps 2:1 · Ps 52:3 · +11 more

2For they said, “Not during the feast, because there might be a riot among the people.”Cross-references: Prov 19:21 · Prov 21:30 · Lam 3:27 · Matt 26:5 · Mark 11:18 · Mark 11:32 · +3 more

3While he was at Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at the table, a woman came having an alabaster jar of ointment of pure nard—very costly. She broke the jar and poured it over his head.Cross-references: Song 4:13 · Song 5:5 · Matt 21:17 · Matt 26:6 · Luke 7:37 · John 11:2 · +1 more

4But there were some who were indignant among themselves, saying, “Why has this ointment been wasted?Cross-references: Eccl 4:4 · Eccl 5:4 · Mal 1:12 · Matt 26:8 · John 12:4

5For this might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii and given to the poor.” So they grumbled against her.Cross-references: Ex 16:7 · Deut 1:27 · Ps 106:25 · Matt 18:28 · Matt 20:11 · Luke 15:2 · +8 more

6But Jesus said, “Leave her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a good work for me.Cross-references: Job 42:7 · Isa 54:17 · Matt 26:10 · John 10:32 · Acts 9:36 · 2Cor 9:8 · +15 more

7For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you want to, you can do them good; but you will not always have me.Cross-references: Deut 15:11 · Matt 25:35 · Matt 26:11 · John 12:7 · John 13:33 · John 16:5 · +7 more

8She has done what she could. She has anointed my body beforehand for the burying.Cross-references: 1Chr 28:2 · 1Chr 29:1 · 2Chr 31:20 · 2Chr 34:19 · Ps 110:3 · Mark 15:42 · +5 more

9Most certainly I tell you, wherever this Good News may be preached throughout the whole world, that which this woman has done will also be spoken of for a memorial of her.”Cross-references: Num 31:54 · Ps 112:6 · Zech 6:14 · Matt 24:14 · Matt 26:12 · Mark 16:15

10Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went away to the chief priests, that he might deliver him to them.Cross-references: Ps 41:9 · Ps 55:12 · Matt 10:4 · Matt 26:14 · Mark 3:19 · Luke 22:3 · +3 more

11They, when they heard it, were glad, and promised to give him money. He sought how he might conveniently deliver him.Cross-references: 1Ki 21:20 · 2Ki 5:26 · Prov 1:10 · Prov 28:21 · Hos 7:3 · Matt 26:15 · +4 more

12On the first day of unleavened bread, when they sacrificed the Passover, his disciples asked him, “Where do you want us to go and prepare that you may eat the Passover?”Cross-references: Ex 12:6 · Ex 12:8 · Ex 12:18 · Ex 13:3 · Lev 23:5 · Num 28:16 · +6 more

13He sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the city, and there a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him,Cross-references: Matt 8:9 · Matt 26:18 · Mark 11:2 · Luke 19:30 · Luke 22:10 · John 2:5 · +3 more

14and wherever he enters in, tell the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says, “Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?”’Cross-references: Mark 10:17 · Mark 11:3 · John 11:28 · John 13:13 · Rev 3:20

15He will himself show you a large upper room furnished and ready. Get ready for us there.”Cross-references: 2Chr 6:30 · Ps 110:3 · Prov 16:1 · Prov 21:1 · John 2:24 · John 21:17 · +4 more

16His disciples went out, and came into the city, and found things as he had said to them, and they prepared the Passover.Cross-references: Luke 22:13 · Luke 22:35 · John 16:4

17When it was evening he came with the twelve.Cross-references: Matt 26:20 · Luke 22:14 · Luke 22:21 · John 13:21

18As they sat and were eating, Jesus said, “Most certainly I tell you, one of you will betray me—he who eats with me.”Cross-references: Ps 41:9 · Ps 55:13 · Matt 5:18 · Matt 6:2 · Matt 6:5 · Matt 6:16 · +25 more

19They began to be sorrowful, and to ask him one by one, “Surely not I?” And another said, “Surely not I?”Cross-references: Matt 26:22 · Luke 22:21 · John 13:22

20He answered them, “It is one of the twelve, he who dips with me in the dish.Cross-references: Matt 26:23 · Matt 26:47 · Mark 14:43 · Luke 22:47 · John 6:71 · John 13:26

21For the Son of Man goes as it is written about him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would be better for that man if he had not been born.”Cross-references: Gen 3:15 · Ps 22:1 · Ps 55:15 · Ps 69:1 · Ps 109:6 · Isa 52:14 · +20 more

22As they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had blessed it, he broke it and gave to them, and said, “Take, eat. This is my body.”Cross-references: Gen 41:26 · Zech 5:7 · Matt 14:19 · Matt 26:26 · Mark 6:41 · Mark 14:24 · +8 more

23He took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave to them. They all drank of it.Cross-references: Matt 26:27 · Mark 14:22 · Luke 22:17 · Rom 14:6 · 1Cor 10:16

24He said to them, “This is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many.Cross-references: Ex 24:8 · Zech 9:11 · Mark 10:45 · John 6:53 · 1Cor 10:16 · 1Cor 11:25 · +4 more

25Most certainly I tell you, I will no more drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it anew in God’s Kingdom.”Cross-references: Ps 104:15 · Joel 3:18 · Amos 9:13 · Zech 9:17 · Matt 26:29 · Luke 22:16 · +1 more

26When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.Cross-references: Judg 18:1 · Ps 47:6 · Matt 21:1 · Matt 26:30 · Luke 22:39 · Acts 16:25 · +5 more

27Jesus said to them, “All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’Cross-references: Zech 13:7 · Matt 26:31 · Luke 22:31 · John 16:1 · John 16:32 · 2Tim 4:16Examined: The Prophecy Loom →

28However, after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee.”Cross-references: Matt 16:21 · Matt 26:32 · Matt 28:7 · Matt 28:10 · Matt 28:16 · Mark 16:7 · +2 more

29But Peter said to him, “Although all will be offended, yet I will not.”Cross-references: Matt 26:33 · Luke 22:33 · John 13:36 · John 21:15

30Jesus said to him, “Most certainly I tell you that you today, even this night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.”Cross-references: Gen 1:5 · Gen 1:8 · Gen 1:13 · Gen 1:19 · Gen 1:23 · Matt 26:69 · +7 more

31But he spoke all the more, “If I must die with you, I will not deny you.” They all said the same thing.Cross-references: Ex 19:8 · Deut 5:27 · 2Ki 8:13 · Job 40:4 · Ps 30:6 · Prov 16:18 · +5 more

32They came to a place which was named Gethsemane. He said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”Cross-references: Ps 18:5 · Ps 22:1 · Ps 88:1 · Ps 109:4 · Matt 26:36 · Mark 14:36 · +3 more

33He took with him Peter, James, and John, and began to be greatly troubled and distressed.Cross-references: Ps 38:11 · Ps 69:1 · Ps 88:14 · Isa 53:10 · Matt 26:37 · Mark 1:16 · +4 more

34He said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch.”Cross-references: Isa 53:3 · Isa 53:12 · Lam 1:12 · Mark 13:35 · Mark 14:37 · John 12:27 · +3 more

35He went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that if it were possible, the hour might pass away from him.Cross-references: Gen 17:3 · Deut 9:18 · 1Chr 21:15 · 2Chr 7:3 · Matt 26:39 · Mark 14:41 · +5 more

36He said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible to you. Please remove this cup from me. However, not what I desire, but what you desire.”Cross-references: Gen 18:14 · Ps 40:8 · Jer 32:27 · Matt 6:9 · Matt 26:39 · Mark 10:27 · +13 more

37He came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn’t you watch one hour?Cross-references: 2Sam 16:17 · Jer 12:5 · Jonah 1:6 · Matt 25:5 · Matt 26:40 · Mark 14:29 · +5 more

38Watch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”Cross-references: Matt 6:13 · Matt 24:42 · Matt 25:13 · Matt 26:41 · Mark 14:34 · Luke 21:36 · +9 more

39Again he went away and prayed, saying the same words.Cross-references: Matt 6:7 · Matt 26:42 · Luke 18:1 · 2Cor 12:8

40Again he returned and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy; and they didn’t know what to answer him.Cross-references: Gen 44:16 · Mark 9:33 · Rom 3:19

41He came the third time and said to them, “Sleep on now, and take your rest. It is enough. The hour has come. Behold, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.Cross-references: Judg 10:14 · 1Ki 18:27 · 1Ki 22:15 · 2Ki 3:13 · Eccl 11:9 · Ezek 20:39 · +15 more

42Arise! Let’s get going. Behold, he who betrays me is at hand.”Cross-references: Matt 26:46 · John 18:1

43Immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, came—and with him a multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders.Cross-references: Ps 2:1 · Ps 3:1 · Ps 22:11 · Matt 26:47 · Luke 22:47 · John 18:3 · +1 more

44Now he who betrayed him had given them a sign, saying, “Whomever I will kiss, that is he. Seize him, and lead him away safely.”Cross-references: Ex 12:13 · Josh 2:12 · 1Sam 23:22 · 2Sam 20:9 · Ps 55:20 · Prov 27:6 · +4 more

45When he had come, immediately he came to him and said, “Rabbi! Rabbi!” and kissed him.Cross-references: Isa 1:3 · Mal 1:6 · Matt 23:7 · Mark 12:14 · Luke 6:46 · John 13:13 · +1 more

46They laid their hands on him and seized him.Cross-references: Judg 16:21 · Lam 4:20 · John 18:12 · Acts 2:23

47But a certain one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.Cross-references: Matt 26:51 · Luke 22:49 · John 18:10

48Jesus answered them, “Have you come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs to seize me?Cross-references: 1Sam 24:14 · 1Sam 26:18 · Matt 26:55 · Luke 22:52

49I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and you didn’t arrest me. But this is so that the Scriptures might be fulfilled.”Cross-references: Ps 22:1 · Ps 69:1 · Isa 53:1 · Dan 9:24 · Matt 1:22 · Matt 21:23 · +16 more

50They all left him, and fled.Cross-references: Job 19:13 · Ps 38:11 · Ps 88:7 · Ps 88:18 · Isa 63:3 · Mark 14:27 · +3 moreExamined: The Prophecy Loom →

51A certain young man followed him, having a linen cloth thrown around himself over his naked body. The young men grabbed him,

52but he left the linen cloth and fled from them naked.Cross-references: Gen 39:12 · Job 2:4 · Mark 13:14

53They led Jesus away to the high priest. All the chief priests, the elders, and the scribes came together with him.Cross-references: Isa 53:7 · Matt 26:3 · Matt 26:57 · Mark 15:1 · Luke 22:54 · John 18:12 · +2 more

54Peter had followed him from a distance, until he came into the court of the high priest. He was sitting with the officers, and warming himself in the light of the fire.Cross-references: 1Sam 13:7 · 1Ki 19:9 · 1Ki 19:13 · Matt 26:3 · Matt 26:58 · Mark 14:29 · +7 more

55Now the chief priests and the whole council sought witnesses against Jesus to put him to death, and found none.Cross-references: 1Ki 21:10 · 1Ki 21:13 · Ps 27:12 · Ps 35:11 · Dan 6:4 · Matt 5:22 · +4 moreExamined: The Prophecy Loom →

56For many gave false testimony against him, and their testimony didn’t agree with each other.Examined: The Prophecy Loom →

57Some stood up and gave false testimony against him, saying,Cross-references: Jer 26:8 · Jer 26:18 · Matt 26:60 · Matt 27:40 · Mark 15:29 · John 2:18 · +1 moreExamined: The Prophecy Loom →

58“We heard him say, ‘I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another made without hands.’”Cross-references: Dan 2:34 · Dan 2:45 · Mark 15:29 · John 2:19 · Acts 7:48 · 2Cor 5:1 · +2 moreExamined: The Prophecy Loom →

59Even so, their testimony didn’t agree.Examined: The Prophecy Loom →

60The high priest stood up in the middle, and asked Jesus, “Have you no answer? What is it which these testify against you?”Cross-references: Matt 26:62 · Mark 15:3 · John 19:9

61But he stayed quiet, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?”Cross-references: Ps 2:7 · Ps 39:1 · Ps 39:9 · Ps 119:12 · Isa 9:6 · Isa 53:7 · +22 more

62Jesus said, “I am. You will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of the sky.”Cross-references: Ps 110:1 · Dan 7:13 · Matt 24:30 · Matt 26:64 · Matt 27:11 · Mark 13:26 · +13 more

63The high priest tore his clothes and said, “What further need have we of witnesses?Cross-references: Lev 21:10 · Num 14:6 · Isa 36:22 · Jer 36:23 · Matt 26:65 · Acts 14:13

64You have heard the blasphemy! What do you think?” They all condemned him to be worthy of death.Cross-references: Lev 24:16 · 1Ki 21:9 · Matt 26:65 · Luke 22:71 · John 5:18 · John 8:58 · +2 more

65Some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to beat him with fists, and to tell him, “Prophesy!” The officers struck him with the palms of their hands.Cross-references: Num 12:14 · Esth 7:8 · Job 30:10 · Isa 50:6 · Isa 52:14 · Isa 53:3 · +9 more

66As Peter was in the courtyard below, one of the maids of the high priest came,Cross-references: Matt 26:58 · Matt 26:69 · Mark 14:54 · Luke 22:55 · John 18:15 · John 18:25

67and seeing Peter warming himself, she looked at him and said, “You were also with the Nazarene, Jesus!”Cross-references: Matt 2:23 · Matt 21:11 · Mark 1:24 · Mark 10:47 · Mark 14:54 · John 1:45 · +2 more

68But he denied it, saying, “I neither know nor understand what you are saying.” He went out on the porch, and the rooster crowed.Cross-references: Matt 26:71 · Mark 14:29 · Mark 14:72 · John 13:36 · 2Tim 2:12

69The maid saw him and began again to tell those who stood by, “This is one of them.”Cross-references: Mark 14:38 · Luke 22:58 · John 18:17 · John 18:25 · Gal 6:1

70But he again denied it. After a little while again those who stood by said to Peter, “You truly are one of them, for you are a Galilean, and your speech shows it.”Cross-references: Judg 12:6 · Matt 26:73 · Mark 14:68 · Luke 22:59 · John 18:26 · Acts 2:7

71But he began to curse and to swear, “I don’t know this man of whom you speak!”Cross-references: 2Ki 8:12 · 2Ki 10:32 · Jer 17:9 · 1Cor 10:12

72The rooster crowed the second time. Peter remembered the words that Jesus said to him, “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” When he thought about that, he wept.Cross-references: 2Sam 24:10 · Ps 119:59 · Jer 31:18 · Ezek 7:16 · Ezek 16:63 · Ezek 36:31 · +8 more