While Jesus openly announces his impending crucifixion to his disciples, the chief priests simultaneously plot in secret, creating a dramatic irony where the victim prophesies what his enemies are planning.
Matthew 26
The Plot to Kill Jesus
1When Jesus had finished all these words, he said to his disciples,
2“You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified.”
3Then the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders of the people were gathered together in the court of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas.
4They took counsel together that they might take Jesus by deceit and kill him.
5But they said, “Not during the feast, lest a riot occur among the people.”
Jesus Anointed at Bethany
6Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,
7a woman came to him having an alabaster jar of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he sat at the table.
8But when his disciples saw this, they were indignant, saying, “Why this waste?
9For this ointment might have been sold for much and given to the poor.”
10However, knowing this, Jesus said to them, “Why do you trouble the woman? She has done a good work for me.
11For you always have the poor with you, but you don’t always have me.
12For in pouring this ointment on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial.
13Most certainly I tell you, wherever this Good News is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be spoken of as a memorial of her.”
14Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests
15and said, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him to you?” So they weighed out for him thirty pieces of silver.
16From that time he sought opportunity to betray him.
The Passover with the Disciples
17Now on the first day of unleavened bread, the disciples came to Jesus, saying to him, “Where do you want us to prepare for you to eat the Passover?”
18He said, “Go into the city to a certain person, and tell him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time is at hand. I will keep the Passover at your house with my disciples.”’”
19The disciples did as Jesus commanded them, and they prepared the Passover.
20Now when evening had come, he was reclining at the table with the twelve disciples.
21As they were eating, he said, “Most certainly I tell you that one of you will betray me.”
22They were exceedingly sorrowful, and each began to ask him, “It isn’t me, is it, Lord?”
23He answered, “He who dipped his hand with me in the dish will betray me.
24The Son of Man goes even as it is written of him, but woe to that man through whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would be better for that man if he had not been born.”
25Judas, who betrayed him, answered, “It isn’t me, is it, Rabbi?” He said to him, “You said it.”
26As they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks for it, and broke it. He gave to the disciples and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.”
27He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, “All of you drink it,
28for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the remission of sins.
29But I tell you that I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on, until that day when I drink it anew with you in my Father’s Kingdom.”
30When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial
31Then Jesus 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 of the flock will be scattered.’
32But after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee.”
33But Peter answered him, “Even if all will be made to stumble because of you, I will never be made to stumble.”
34Jesus said to him, “Most certainly I tell you that tonight, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.”
35Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you.” All of the disciples also said likewise.
Jesus Prays in Gethsemane
36Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go there and pray.”
37He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and severely troubled.
38Then Jesus said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with me.”
39He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire.”
40He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “What, couldn’t you watch with me for one hour?
41Watch and pray, that you don’t enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
42Again, a second time he went away and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this cup can’t pass away from me unless I drink it, your desire be done.”
43He came again and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
44He left them again, went away, and prayed a third time, saying the same words.
45Then he came to his disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
46Arise, let’s be going. Behold, he who betrays me is at hand.”
Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
47While he was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people.
48Now he who betrayed him had given them a sign, saying, “Whoever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him.”
49Immediately he came to Jesus, and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him.
50Jesus said to him, “Friend, why are you here?” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
51Behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.
52Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword.
53Or do you think that I couldn’t ask my Father, and he would even now send me more than twelve legions of angels?
54How then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that it must be so?”
55In that hour Jesus said to the multitudes, “Have you come out as against a robber with swords and clubs to seize me? I sat daily in the temple teaching, and you didn’t arrest me.
56But all this has happened that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples left him and fled.
Jesus Before Caiaphas and the Council
57Those who had taken Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together.
58But Peter followed him from a distance to the court of the high priest, and entered in and sat with the officers, to see the end.
59Now the chief priests, the elders, and the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus, that they might put him to death,
60and they found none. Even though many false witnesses came forward, they found none. But at last two false witnesses came forward
61and said, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.’”
62The high priest stood up and said to him, “Have you no answer? What is this that these testify against you?”
63But Jesus stayed silent. The high priest answered him, “I adjure you by the living God that you tell us whether you are the Christ, the Son of God.”
64Jesus said to him, “You have said so. Nevertheless, I tell you, after this you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of the sky.”
65Then the high priest tore his clothing, saying, “He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Behold, now you have heard his blasphemy.
66What do you think?” They answered, “He is worthy of death!”
67Then they spat in his face and beat him with their fists, and some slapped him,
68saying, “Prophesy to us, you Christ! Who hit you?”
Peter Denies Jesus
69Now Peter was sitting outside in the court, and a maid came to him, saying, “You were also with Jesus, the Galilean!”
70But he denied it before them all, saying, “I don’t know what you are talking about.”
71When he had gone out onto the porch, someone else saw him and said to those who were there, “This man also was with Jesus of Nazareth.”
72Again he denied it with an oath, “I don’t know the man.”
73After a little while those who stood by came and said to Peter, “Surely you are also one of them, for your speech makes you known.”
74Then he began to curse and to swear, “I don’t know the man!” Immediately the rooster crowed.
75Peter remembered the word which Jesus had said to him, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” Then he went out and wept bitterly.
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Theme
Matthew 26 chronicles the final events leading to Jesus' crucifixion, beginning with religious leaders plotting his death and Judas agreeing to betray him for thirty pieces of silver. The chapter includes Jesus' anointing at Bethany, the institution of the Lord's Supper during Passover, and his anguished prayer in Gethsemane where he submits to God's will. The narrative culminates with Jesus' arrest, trial before the high priest, and Peter's threefold denial, fulfilling Jesus' earlier prophecies.
Context
This chapter transitions from Jesus' teaching ministry in chapters 24-25 to the passion narrative that concludes in his crucifixion and resurrection in chapters 27-28.
Key Themes
Outline
- 1-5 The Plot to Kill Jesus Religious leaders conspire to arrest Jesus secretly while he predicts his crucifixion.
- 6-16 Anointing and Betrayal A woman anoints Jesus for burial while Judas agrees to betray him for silver.
- 17-30 The Last Supper Jesus institutes communion and reveals his betrayer during the Passover meal.
- 31-35 Predicting Peter's Denial Jesus foretells that Peter will deny him three times before dawn.
- 36-46 Prayer in Gethsemane Jesus prays in anguish while his disciples sleep, submitting to God's will.
- 47-56 Arrest of Jesus Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss as armed crowds arrest him.
- 57-68 Trial Before Caiaphas The high priest condemns Jesus for blasphemy after he affirms his divine identity.
- 69-75 Peter's Denial Peter denies knowing Jesus three times and weeps bitterly when he remembers the prophecy.
The Plot to Kill Jesus
26:1–26:5 narrative narration
Jesus predicts his crucifixion during Passover while the religious leaders secretly plot to arrest and kill him, avoiding the feast to prevent public unrest.
person_contrast
While Jesus openly announces his impending crucifixion to his disciples, the chief priests simultaneously plot in secret, creating a dramatic irony where the victim prophesies what his enemies are planning.
Jesus Anointed at Bethany
26:6–26:16 gospel narration solemn
A woman anoints Jesus with expensive ointment, which he interprets as preparation for his burial, while Judas arranges to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver.
person_contrast
While Jesus typically appears in contexts of authority and judgment throughout Matthew, here money becomes the defining element—expensive ointment wasted versus thirty silver pieces gained.
The Passover with the Disciples
26:17–26:30 gospel narration solemn
Jesus celebrates the Passover with his disciples, institutes the Lord's Supper, and reveals that one of them will betray him.
person_contrast
Jesus transforms the ancient Passover meal into a new covenant ritual, replacing Israel's liberation from Egypt with his own blood as the pathway to forgiveness.
Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial
26:31–26:35 gospel dialogue warning
Jesus predicts that all disciples will abandon him and specifically foretells Peter's three denials, despite Peter's protestations of loyalty.
quotation_chain
Jesus transforms Zechariah's prophecy about striking the shepherd into a promise of resurrection reunion, embedding hope within his prediction of abandonment.
Jesus Prays in Gethsemane
26:36–26:46 gospel prayer anguished
Jesus prays in agony at Gethsemane, asking for deliverance but submitting to God's will, while his disciples fail to stay awake and watch with him.
person_contrast
Jesus's threefold prayer "let this cup pass from me" mirrors his threefold temptation in the wilderness, yet here he chooses suffering over escape.
Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
26:47–26:56 gospel narration urgent
Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss, leading to his arrest, while Jesus demonstrates restraint and declares that these events fulfill Scripture.
person_contrast
Jesus transforms from teacher to prisoner yet paradoxically exercises greater authority by restraining Peter's violence and declaring Scripture's fulfillment than in his typical miracle-working scenes.
Jesus Before Caiaphas and the Council
26:57–26:68 gospel narration solemn
Jesus is brought before the high priest Caiaphas and the council, where false witnesses testify against him. When Jesus affirms his identity as the Christ and Son of God, he is condemned for blasphemy and subjected to physical abuse.
person_contrast
Jesus's declaration "You will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power" transforms his moment of greatest vulnerability into a prophecy of ultimate vindication and cosmic authority.
Peter Denies Jesus
26:69–26:75 gospel narration anguished
Peter denies knowing Jesus three times when confronted by various people in the courtyard. After the rooster crows, Peter remembers Jesus' prophecy and weeps bitterly in remorse.
person_contrast
Peter's threefold denial creates a precise narrative inversion of his threefold confession at Caesarea Philippi, with both scenes featuring identical question-answer patterns and divine revelation.
Insights
While Jesus typically appears in contexts of authority and judgment throughout Matthew, here money becomes the defining element—expensive ointment wasted versus thirty silver pieces gained.
Jesus transforms the ancient Passover meal into a new covenant ritual, replacing Israel's liberation from Egypt with his own blood as the pathway to forgiveness.
Jesus transforms Zechariah's prophecy about striking the shepherd into a promise of resurrection reunion, embedding hope within his prediction of abandonment.
Jesus's threefold prayer "let this cup pass from me" mirrors his threefold temptation in the wilderness, yet here he chooses suffering over escape.
Jesus transforms from teacher to prisoner yet paradoxically exercises greater authority by restraining Peter's violence and declaring Scripture's fulfillment than in his typical miracle-working scenes.
Jesus's declaration "You will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power" transforms his moment of greatest vulnerability into a prophecy of ultimate vindication and cosmic authority.
Peter's threefold denial creates a precise narrative inversion of his threefold confession at Caesarea Philippi, with both scenes featuring identical question-answer patterns and divine revelation.
Cross-References
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Matthew 26:1 3 references
Lexicals 3
Matthew 11:1 Lexical
When Jesus had finished directing his twelve disciples, he departed from there to teach and preach in their cities.
Matthew 19:1 Lexical
When Jesus had finished these words, he departed from Galilee and came into the borders of Judea beyond the Jordan.
John 2:22 Lexical
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Matthew 26:2 3 references
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Luke 24:7 Lexical
saying that the Son of Man must be delivered up into the hands of sinful men and be crucified, and the third day rise ag…
Mark 14:1 Lexical
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Matthew 20:19 Lexical
and will hand him over to the Gentiles to mock, to scourge, and to crucify; and the third day he will be raised up.”
Matthew 26:3 5 references
Lexicals 5
Matthew 2:4 Lexical
Gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ would be born.
Luke 22:66 Lexical
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Matthew 27:1 Lexical
Now when morning had come, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to d…
Matthew 21:23 Lexical
When he had come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and sai…
Matthew 16:21 Lexical
From that time, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders, c…
Matthew 26:4 1 reference
Matthew 26:5 1 reference
Matthew 26:6 1 reference
Matthew 26:7 2 references
Matthew 26:8 1 reference
Matthew 26:9 2 references
Matthew 26:10 2 references
Matthew 26:11 2 references
Matthew 26:12 1 reference
Matthew 26:13 5 references
Lexicals 5
Mark 14:9 Lexical
Most certainly I tell you, wherever this Good News may be preached throughout the whole world, that which this woman has…
Matthew 24:14 Lexical
This Good News of the Kingdom will be preached in the whole world for a testimony to all the nations, and then the end w…
John 18:20 Lexical
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Matthew 16:26 Lexical
For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life? Or what will a man give in exchange for…
1 Corinthians 14:23 Lexical
If therefore the whole assembly is assembled together and all speak with other languages, and unlearned or unbelieving p…
Matthew 26:14 5 references
Lexicals 5
Mark 14:10 Lexical
Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went away to the chief priests, that he might deliver him to them.
Mark 14:43 Lexical
Immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, came—and with him a multitude with swords and clubs,…
Luke 22:3 Lexical
Satan entered into Judas, who was also called Iscariot, who was counted with the twelve.
John 12:4 Lexical
Then Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, one of his disciples, who would betray him, said,
Luke 22:47 Lexical
While he was still speaking, a crowd appeared. He who was called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He came nea…
Matthew 26:15 4 references
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Mark 14:11 Lexical
They, when they heard it, were glad, and promised to give him money. He sought how he might conveniently deliver him.
Matthew 27:3 Lexical
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Matthew 27:9 Lexical
Then that which was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled, saying, “They took the thirty pieces of silver, t…
Luke 4:6 Lexical
The devil said to him, “I will give you all this authority and their glory, for it has been delivered to me, and I give…
Matthew 26:16 1 reference
Matthew 26:17 5 references
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Mark 14:12 Lexical
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Mark 14:14 Lexical
and wherever he enters in, tell the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says, “Where is the guest room, where I may eat th…
Luke 22:11 Lexical
Tell the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says to you, “Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my d…
Matthew 15:32 Lexical
Jesus summoned his disciples and said, “I have compassion on the multitude, because they have continued with me now thre…
Mark 14:1 Lexical
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Matthew 26:18 5 references
Lexicals 5
Mark 14:14 Lexical
and wherever he enters in, tell the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says, “Where is the guest room, where I may eat th…
Luke 22:11 Lexical
Tell the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says to you, “Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my d…
Mark 14:16 Lexical
His disciples went out, and came into the city, and found things as he had said to them, and they prepared the Passover.
John 11:54 Lexical
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Mark 14:13 Lexical
He sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the city, and there a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet…
Matthew 26:19 2 references
Matthew 26:21 2 references
Matthew 26:22 3 references
Lexicals 3
Mark 14:19 Lexical
They began to be sorrowful, and to ask him one by one, “Surely not I?” And another said, “Surely not I?”
Matthew 17:23 Lexical
and they will kill him, and the third day he will be raised up.” They were exceedingly sorry.
Matthew 18:31 Lexical
So when his fellow servants saw what was done, they were exceedingly sorry, and came and told their lord all that was do…
Matthew 26:23 1 reference
Matthew 26:24 5 references
Lexicals 5
Mark 14:21 Lexical
For 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…
Luke 22:22 Lexical
The Son of Man indeed goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man through whom he is betrayed!”
Acts 7:42 Lexical
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Acts 13:33 Lexical
that God has fulfilled this to us, their children, in that he raised up Jesus. As it is also written in the second psalm…
1 Corinthians 7:1 Lexical
Now concerning the things about which you wrote to me: it is good for a man not to touch a woman.
Matthew 26:25 2 references
Matthew 26:26 5 references
Lexicals 5
Mark 14:22 Lexical
As they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had blessed it, he broke it and gave to them, and said, “Take, eat. T…
Acts 27:35 Lexical
When he had said this and had taken bread, he gave thanks to God in the presence of all; then he broke it and began to e…
Luke 22:19 Lexical
He took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body which is given for y…
Matthew 14:19 Lexical
He commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass; and he took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to he…
Mark 8:6 Lexical
He commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground, and he took the seven loaves. Having given thanks, he broke them a…
Matthew 26:27 5 references
Lexicals 5
Mark 14:23 Lexical
He took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave to them. They all drank of it.
Luke 22:17 Lexical
He received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said, “Take this and share it among yourselves,
John 18:11 Lexical
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Matthew 20:23 Lexical
He said to them, “You will indeed drink my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with; but to sit on…
Luke 22:19 Lexical
He took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body which is given for y…
Matthew 26:28 4 references
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Mark 14:24 Lexical
He said to them, “This is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many.
Luke 22:20 Lexical
Likewise, he took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.
Hebrews 10:18 Lexical
Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.
Hebrews 13:11 Lexical
For the bodies of those animals, whose blood is brought into the holy place by the high priest as an offering for sin, a…
Matthew 26:29 5 references
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Mark 14:25 Lexical
Most 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 Ki…
Luke 22:18 Lexical
for I tell you, I will not drink at all again from the fruit of the vine, until God’s Kingdom comes.”
Matthew 11:12 Lexical
From the days of John the Baptizer until now, the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.
John 2:10 Lexical
and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and when the guests have drunk freely, then that which is worse.…
John 5:17 Lexical
But Jesus answered them, “My Father is still working, so I am working, too.”
Matthew 26:30 3 references
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Mark 14:26 Lexical
When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
Luke 22:39 Lexical
He came out and went, as his custom was, to the Mount of Olives. His disciples also followed him.
Luke 21:37 Lexical
Every day Jesus was teaching in the temple, and every night he would go out and spend the night on the mountain that is…
Matthew 26:31 4 references
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Mark 14:27 Lexical
Jesus said to them, “All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, ‘I will strike the she…
John 10:16 Lexical
I have other sheep which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one…
Luke 2:8 Lexical
There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
Matthew 26:32 2 references
Matthew 26:34 5 references
Lexicals 5
Mark 14:30 Lexical
Jesus said to him, “Most certainly I tell you that you today, even this night, before the rooster crows twice, you will…
Luke 22:61 Lexical
The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the Lord’s word, how he said to him, “Before the rooster crow…
Mark 14:72 Lexical
The rooster crowed the second time. Peter remembered the words that Jesus said to him, “Before the rooster crows twice,…
Luke 22:34 Lexical
He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will by no means crow today until you deny that you know me three times.”
John 13:38 Lexical
Jesus answered him, “Will you lay down your life for me? Most certainly I tell you, the rooster won’t crow until you hav…
Matthew 26:36 5 references
Lexicals 4
Mark 14:32 Lexical
They came to a place which was named Gethsemane. He said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”
John 6:22 Lexical
On the next day, the multitude that stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was no other boat there, except th…
Matthew 19:13 Lexical
Then little children were brought to him that he should lay his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.
Matthew 16:21 Lexical
From that time, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders, c…
Matthew 26:37 2 references
Matthew 26:38 3 references
Lexicals 3
Mark 14:34 Lexical
He said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch.”
Mark 9:1 Lexical
He said to them, “Most certainly I tell you, there are some standing here who will in no way taste death until they see…
Matthew 16:28 Lexical
Most certainly I tell you, there are some standing here who will in no way taste of death until they see the Son of Man…
Matthew 26:39 5 references
Lexicals 5
Mark 14:35 Lexical
He went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that if it were possible, the hour might pass away from him…
Mark 14:36 Lexical
He said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible to you. Please remove this cup from me. However, not what I desire, but…
Luke 22:42 Lexical
saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”
Matthew 18:10 Lexical
See that you don’t despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of m…
Luke 5:12 Lexical
While he was in one of the cities, behold, there was a man full of leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and b…
Matthew 26:40 1 reference
Matthew 26:41 5 references
Lexicals 5
Mark 14:38 Lexical
Watch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Luke 22:40 Lexical
When he was at the place, he said to them, “Pray that you don’t enter into temptation.”
Luke 22:46 Lexical
and said to them, “Why do you sleep? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.”
Hebrews 12:9 Lexical
Furthermore, we had the fathers of our flesh to chasten us, and we paid them respect. Shall we not much rather be in sub…
1 Peter 3:18 Lexical
Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring you to God, being put…
Matthew 26:42 2 references
Matthew 26:43 1 reference
Matthew 26:44 4 references
Lexicals 4
Mark 14:39 Lexical
Again he went away and prayed, saying the same words.
Mark 8:13 Lexical
He left them, and again entering into the boat, departed to the other side.
John 4:3 Lexical
he left Judea and departed into Galilee.
Hebrews 6:1 Lexical
Therefore leaving the teaching of the first principles of Christ, let’s press on to perfection—not laying again a founda…
Matthew 26:45 5 references
Lexicals 5
Mark 14:41 Lexical
He came the third time and said to them, “Sleep on now, and take your rest. It is enough. The hour has come. Behold, the…
Luke 24:7 Lexical
saying that the Son of Man must be delivered up into the hands of sinful men and be crucified, and the third day rise ag…
Mark 9:31 Lexical
for he was teaching his disciples, and said to them, “The Son of Man is being handed over to the hands of men, and they…
James 4:8 Lexical
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners. Purify your hearts, you double-minded.
Mark 14:42 Lexical
Arise! Let’s get going. Behold, he who betrays me is at hand.”
Matthew 26:46 1 reference
Matthew 26:47 5 references
Lexicals 5
Mark 14:43 Lexical
Immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, came—and with him a multitude with swords and clubs,…
Luke 22:47 Lexical
While he was still speaking, a crowd appeared. He who was called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He came nea…
Luke 22:52 Lexical
Jesus said to the chief priests, captains of the temple, and elders, who had come against him, “Have you come out as aga…
Mark 14:10 Lexical
Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went away to the chief priests, that he might deliver him to them.
Revelation 5:5 Lexical
One of the elders said to me, “Don’t weep. Behold, the Lion who is of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcom…
Matthew 26:48 1 reference
Matthew 26:49 1 reference
Matthew 26:50 2 references
Matthew 26:51 5 references
Lexicals 5
Luke 22:50 Lexical
A certain one of them struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
Mark 14:47 Lexical
But a certain one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.
John 18:26 Lexical
One of the servants of the high priest, being a relative of him whose ear Peter had cut off, said, “Didn’t I see you in…
Acts 12:7 Lexical
And behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him u…
John 18:10 Lexical
Simon Peter therefore, having a sword, drew it, struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant…
Matthew 26:53 1 reference
Matthew 26:54 1 reference
Matthew 26:55 5 references
Lexicals 5
Mark 14:48 Lexical
Jesus answered them, “Have you come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs to seize me?
Luke 22:52 Lexical
Jesus said to the chief priests, captains of the temple, and elders, who had come against him, “Have you come out as aga…
Mark 14:49 Lexical
I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and you didn’t arrest me. But this is so that the Scriptures might be fulfi…
Luke 21:37 Lexical
Every day Jesus was teaching in the temple, and every night he would go out and spend the night on the mountain that is…
Mark 14:43 Lexical
Immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, came—and with him a multitude with swords and clubs,…
Matthew 26:56 5 references
Lexicals 5
Matthew 1:22 Lexical
Now all this has happened that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying,
Matthew 3:15 Lexical
But Jesus, answering, said to him, “Allow it now, for this is the fitting way for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then…
Matthew 2:17 Lexical
Then that which was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled, saying,
Matthew 27:9 Lexical
Then that which was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled, saying, “They took the thirty pieces of silver, t…
Matthew 13:36 Lexical
Then Jesus sent the multitudes away, and went into the house. His disciples came to him, saying, “Explain to us the para…
Matthew 26:57 5 references
Lexicals 5
Mark 14:53 Lexical
They led Jesus away to the high priest. All the chief priests, the elders, and the scribes came together with him.
Acts 4:5 Lexical
In the morning, their rulers, elders, and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem.
Mark 14:1 Lexical
It was now two days before the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread, and the chief priests and the scribes sought…
Matthew 2:4 Lexical
Gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ would be born.
Luke 22:66 Lexical
As soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people were gathered together, both chief priests and scribes,…
Matthew 26:58 5 references
Lexicals 5
Mark 14:54 Lexical
Peter had followed him from a distance, until he came into the court of the high priest. He was sitting with the officer…
John 18:15 Lexical
Simon Peter followed Jesus, as did another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and entered in with…
Luke 22:54 Lexical
They seized him and led him away, and brought him into the high priest’s house. But Peter followed from a distance.
Luke 22:55 Lexical
When they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat among them.
Mark 14:66 Lexical
As Peter was in the courtyard below, one of the maids of the high priest came,
Matthew 26:59 2 references
Matthew 26:61 5 references
Lexicals 5
Mark 15:29 Lexical
Those who passed by blasphemed him, wagging their heads and saying, “Ha! You who destroy the temple and build it in thre…
Mark 14:58 Lexical
“We heard him say, ‘I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another made with…
Matthew 27:40 Lexical
and saying, “You who destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down…
John 2:20 Lexical
The Jews therefore said, “It took forty-six years to build this temple! Will you raise it up in three days?”
John 2:19 Lexical
Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.”
Matthew 26:62 3 references
Lexicals 3
Mark 14:60 Lexical
The high priest stood up in the middle, and asked Jesus, “Have you no answer? What is it which these testify against you…
Matthew 27:12 Lexical
When he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.
Mark 14:61 Lexical
But he stayed quiet, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?…
Matthew 26:63 1 reference
Matthew 26:64 5 references
Lexicals 5
Mark 14:62 Lexical
Jesus 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…
Matthew 24:30 Lexical
and then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky. Then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will s…
Luke 21:27 Lexical
Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
Mark 13:26 Lexical
Then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.
Luke 22:69 Lexical
From now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.”
Matthew 26:65 5 references
Lexicals 5
Mark 14:63 Lexical
The high priest tore his clothes and said, “What further need have we of witnesses?
Acts 14:14 Lexical
But when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of it, they tore their clothes and sprang into the multitude, crying out…
Acts 18:6 Lexical
When they opposed him and blasphemed, he shook out his clothing and said to them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am…
Matthew 18:16 Lexical
But if he doesn’t listen, take one or two more with you, that at the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be e…
Luke 22:71 Lexical
They said, “Why do we need any more witness? For we ourselves have heard from his own mouth!”
Matthew 26:67 1 reference
Matthew 26:68 1 reference
Matthew 26:69 5 references
Parallels 3
Mark 14:66 Parallel
As Peter was in the courtyard below, one of the maids of the high priest came,
Luke 22:54 Parallel
They seized him and led him away, and brought him into the high priest’s house. But Peter followed from a distance.
John 18:15 Parallel
Simon Peter followed Jesus, as did another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and entered in with…
Matthew 26:71 1 reference
Matthew 26:73 2 references
Matthew 26:74 4 references
Lexicals 4
John 18:27 Lexical
Peter therefore denied it again, and immediately the rooster crowed.
Mark 14:68 Lexical
But he denied it, saying, “I neither know nor understand what you are saying.” He went out on the porch, and the rooster…
Luke 22:60 Lexical
But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you are talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crow…
Mark 14:71 Lexical
But he began to curse and to swear, “I don’t know this man of whom you speak!”
Matthew 26:75 5 references
Lexicals 5
Mark 14:72 Lexical
The rooster crowed the second time. Peter remembered the words that Jesus said to him, “Before the rooster crows twice,…
Luke 22:61 Lexical
The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the Lord’s word, how he said to him, “Before the rooster crow…
Mark 14:30 Lexical
Jesus said to him, “Most certainly I tell you that you today, even this night, before the rooster crows twice, you will…
Luke 22:34 Lexical
He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will by no means crow today until you deny that you know me three times.”
Luke 22:62 Lexical
He went out, and wept bitterly.
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Crucifixion
~30 ADJesus' death by crucifixion on Golgotha, bearing the sins of humanity as the ultimate sacrifice. This central Christian event provides atonement and reconciliation between God and mankind.
Jesus predicts his crucifixion will occur during the Passover feast
The Plot to Kill JesusPassover
c. 1446 BCGod's final plague on Egypt, killing the firstborn while 'passing over' Israelite homes marked with lamb's blood. This event secured Israel's freedom and prefigured Christ's sacrificial death.
Religious leaders plot Jesus' death while avoiding disruption of Passover celebrations
The Plot to Kill Jesus