¹ And the feast of the unleavened bread, which is called a Passover, was drawing near.

² And the High-priests and the Scribes were seeking, how they might get rid of him; for they feared the people.

³ But Satan entered into Judas, him called Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve;

⁴ and, departing, he conversed with the High-priests and Captains, as to how, unto them, he might deliver him up.

⁵ And they rejoiced, and bargained with him to give him, silver;

⁶ and he freely consented, and began seeking a good opportunity for delivering him up, in the absence of a multitude, unto them.

⁷ Now the day of the unleavened bread a came,—on which it was needful to be sacrificing the passover.

⁸ And he sent forth Peter and John, saying—Go, and make ready, for us, the passover, that we may eat.

⁹ And, they, said unto him—Where wiliest thou, we should make ready?

¹⁰ And, he, said unto them—Lo! when ye have entered into the city, there will meet you a man, bearing, an earthen-jar of water: follow him into the house into which he is entering.

¹¹ And ye shall say unto the master of the house—The teacher saith unto thee, where is the lodging, where, the passover, with my disciples, I may eat?

¹² And, he, unto you, will shew, a large upper room, spread: there, make ready.

¹³ And, departing, they found according as he had said unto them, and made ready the passover.

¹⁴ And, when the hour arrived, he reclined, and the apostles with him.

¹⁵ And he said unto them—I have greatly desired, to eat, this passover, with you before I suffer;

¹⁶ For, I say unto you—In nowise shall I eat it, until it have been fulfilled in the kingdom of God.

¹⁷ And, accepting a cup, giving thanks, he said—Take this, and divide among yourselves;

¹⁸ For, I say unto you—In nowise shall I drink henceforth of the fruit of the vine, until, the kingdom of God, shall come.

¹⁹ And, taking a loaf, he gave thanks, and brake, and gave unto them, saying—This is my body [[which in your behalf is being given: this, be ye doing, in remembrance, of me.

²⁰ And—the cup, in like manner, after the taking of supper, saying—This cup, is the new covenant in my blood, which, in your behalf, is to be poured out.]]

²¹ Nevertheless, lo! the hand of him who is delivering me up, is with me upon the table.

²² Because, the Son of Man, indeed, according to what is marked out, goeth his way; nevertheless, alas! for that man through whom he is being delivered up.

²³ And, they, began to be enquiring together, among themselves, as to which, then, it could be, from among them, who, this thing, was about to perpetrate!

²⁴ And it came to pass that there was, a rivalry also, among them, as to which of them seemed to be greater [than the rest] .

²⁵ And, he, said unto them—The kings of the nations, lord it over them, and, they who wield authority over them, benefactors, are called.

²⁶ But, ye, not so! On the contrary—the greater among you, Let him become as, the younger, and, he that governeth, as, he that ministereth,

²⁷ For which is greater—he that reclineth? or he that ministereth? Is not he that reclineth? But, I, am, in your midst, as he that ministereth,

²⁸ Ye, however, are they who have remained throughout with me in my temptations;

²⁹ And, I, covenant unto you—as my Father hath covenanted unto me—a kingdom,

³⁰ That ye may eat and drink, at my table, in my kingdom, and sit upon thrones, judging, the twelve tribes of Israel.

³¹ Simon! Simon! lo! Satan, hath claimed you, to sift as wheat;

³² But, I, have entreated for thee, that thy faith may not fail. And, thou, once thou hast turned, strengthen thy brethren.

³³ But, he, said unto him—Lord! with thee, am I, ready, both into prison and unto death, to be going.

³⁴ And, he, said: I tell thee, Peter—A cock will not crow this day, until, thrice, thou deny that thou knowest me.

³⁵ And he said unto them—When I sent you forth, without purse or satchel or sandals, of anything, came ye short? And, they, said—Of nothing!

³⁶ And he said unto them—But, now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, in like manner also, a satchel; and, he that hath nothing, let him sell his mantle, and buy a sword!

³⁷ For I say unto you—This that is written, must needs be completed in me,—And, with lawless ones, was he reckoned; for, even that which concerneth me, hath, completion.

³⁸ And, they, said—Lord, lo! two swords, here! And, he, said unto them—’Tis, enough!

³⁹ And going out, he went, according to his custom, unto the Mount of Olives; and the disciples [also] followed him.

⁴⁰ And, coming up to the place, he said unto them—Be praying, lest ye enter into temptation.

⁴¹ And, he, was torn from them about a stone’s throw; and, bending his knees, he began to pray,

⁴² saying—Father! if thou please, bear aside this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but thine, be accomplished.

⁴³ [[And there appeared unto him a messenger from heaven, strengthening him,—

⁴⁴ and, coming to be in an agony, more intensely, was he praying; and his perspiration became, as if great drops of blood, falling upon the ground.]]

⁴⁵ And, arising from prayer, he came unto his disciples, and found them falling asleep by reason of their grief;

⁴⁶ and he said unto them—Why are ye slumbering? Arise! and be praying, lest ye enter into temptation.

⁴⁷ While yet he was speaking, lo! a multitude; and, he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them on,—and he drew near unto Jesus, to kiss him.

⁴⁸ But, Jesus, said to him—Judas! with a kiss, the Son of Man, dost thou deliver up?

⁴⁹ And they who were about him, seeing what would be, said—Lord! shall we smite with the sword?

⁵⁰ And a certain one from among them smote, the High-priest’s, servant, and took off his right ear.

⁵¹ But Jesus, answering, said—Let be—as long as this! …And, touching the ear, he healed him.

⁵² And Jesus said unto the High-priests, and Captains of the temple, and Elders, who had come against him—As against a robber, have ye come out, with swords and clubs?

⁵³ Daily, was I with you, in the temple, and yet ye stretched not forth your hands against me! …But, this, is your hour, and the authority of darkness.

⁵⁴ And, having arrested him, they led him away, and took him into the house of the High-priest; and, Peter, was following afar.

⁵⁵ And, they having kindled up a fire in the midst of the court, and taken seats together, Peter was for sitting among them.

⁵⁶ But, a certain maid-servant, seeing him seating himself towards the light, and looking steadfastly at him, said—This one also, was, with him.

⁵⁷ But, he, denied, saying—I know him not, woman!

⁵⁸ And, after a little, another, beholding him, said—Thou also, art, from among them. But, Peter, said—Man! I am not.

⁵⁹ And, about one hour having passed, a certain other, began stoutly to insist, saying—Of a truth, this one also, was with him; for indeed he is, a Galilaean.

⁶⁰ But Peter said—Man! I know not what thou art saying! And, instantly while yet he was speaking, a cock crew.

⁶¹ And the Lord turned, and looked at Peter; and Peter was put in mind of the declaration of the Lord, how he had said to him—Before, a cock, crow this day, thou wilt deny me thrice!

⁶² [And, going forth outside, he wept bitterly.]

⁶³ And, the men who held him bound, kept mocking him, with blows;