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Matthew 26
75 verses · King James Version
- 1And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples,Compare translations of Matthew 26:1
- 2Ye know that after two days is the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.Compare translations of Matthew 26:2
- 3Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,Compare translations of Matthew 26:3
- 4And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and killCompare translations of Matthew 26:4
- 5But they said, Not on the feast lest there be an uproar among the people.Compare translations of Matthew 26:5
- 6Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,Compare translations of Matthew 26:6
- 7There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he satCompare translations of Matthew 26:7
- 8But when his disciples saw they had indignation, saying, To what purpose this waste?Compare translations of Matthew 26:8
- 9For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.Compare translations of Matthew 26:9
- 10When Jesus understood he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.Compare translations of Matthew 26:10
- 11For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.Compare translations of Matthew 26:11
- 12For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did for my burial.Compare translations of Matthew 26:12
- 13Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.Compare translations of Matthew 26:13
- 14Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,Compare translations of Matthew 26:14
- 15And said What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.Compare translations of Matthew 26:15
- 16And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.Compare translations of Matthew 26:16
- 17Now the first of the unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?Compare translations of Matthew 26:17
- 18And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.Compare translations of Matthew 26:18
- 19And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.Compare translations of Matthew 26:19
- 20Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.Compare translations of Matthew 26:20
- 21And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.Compare translations of Matthew 26:21
- 22And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?Compare translations of Matthew 26:22
- 23And he answered and said, He that dippeth hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.Compare translations of Matthew 26:23
- 24The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.Compare translations of Matthew 26:24
- 25Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.Compare translations of Matthew 26:25
- 26And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed and brake and gave to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.Compare translations of Matthew 26:26
- 27And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;Compare translations of Matthew 26:27
- 28For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.Compare translations of Matthew 26:28
- 29But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.Compare translations of Matthew 26:29
- 30And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.Compare translations of Matthew 26:30
- 31Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.Compare translations of Matthew 26:31
- 32But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.Compare translations of Matthew 26:32
- 33Peter answered and said unto him, Though all shall be offended because of thee, will I never be offended.Compare translations of Matthew 26:33
- 34Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.Compare translations of Matthew 26:34
- 35Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.Compare translations of Matthew 26:35
- 36Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.Compare translations of Matthew 26:36
- 37And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.Compare translations of Matthew 26:37
- 38Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.Compare translations of Matthew 26:38
- 39And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thouCompare translations of Matthew 26:39
- 40And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?Compare translations of Matthew 26:40
- 41Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed willing, but the flesh weak.Compare translations of Matthew 26:41
- 42He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.Compare translations of Matthew 26:42
- 43And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.Compare translations of Matthew 26:43
- 44And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.Compare translations of Matthew 26:44
- 45Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.Compare translations of Matthew 26:45
- 46Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.Compare translations of Matthew 26:46
- 47And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.Compare translations of Matthew 26:47
- 48Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.Compare translations of Matthew 26:48
- 49And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.Compare translations of Matthew 26:49
- 50And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.Compare translations of Matthew 26:50
- 51And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear.Compare translations of Matthew 26:51
- 52Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.Compare translations of Matthew 26:52
- 53Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?Compare translations of Matthew 26:53
- 54But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?Compare translations of Matthew 26:54
- 55In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.Compare translations of Matthew 26:55
- 56But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.Compare translations of Matthew 26:56
- 57And they that had laid hold on Jesus led away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.Compare translations of Matthew 26:57
- 58But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest’s palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.Compare translations of Matthew 26:58
- 59Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;Compare translations of Matthew 26:59
- 60But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,Compare translations of Matthew 26:60
- 61And said, This said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.Compare translations of Matthew 26:61
- 62And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what these witness against thee?Compare translations of Matthew 26:62
- 63But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.Compare translations of Matthew 26:63
- 64Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.Compare translations of Matthew 26:64
- 65Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.Compare translations of Matthew 26:65
- 66What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.Compare translations of Matthew 26:66
- 67Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote with the palms of their hands,Compare translations of Matthew 26:67
- 68Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?Compare translations of Matthew 26:68
- 69Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.Compare translations of Matthew 26:69
- 70But he denied before all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.Compare translations of Matthew 26:70
- 71And when he was gone out into the porch, another saw him, and said unto them that were there, This was also with Jesus of Nazareth.Compare translations of Matthew 26:71
- 72And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.Compare translations of Matthew 26:72
- 73And after a while came unto they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.Compare translations of Matthew 26:73
- 74Then began he to curse and to swear, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.Compare translations of Matthew 26:74
- 75And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.Compare translations of Matthew 26:75