The Chief Priests and Elders Plot to Kill Jesus

¹ And it happened that when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said to his disciples,

² “You know that after two days the Passover takes place, and the Son of Man will be handed over¹ in order to be crucified.”

1. Or “will be delivered up”

³ Then the chief priests and the elders of the people assembled in the palace of the high priest, who was named Caiaphas,

⁴ and plotted in order that they could arrest Jesus by stealth and kill him.¹

1. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation

⁵ But they were saying, “Not during the feast, so that there will not be an uproar among the people.”

Jesus’ Anointing at Bethany

⁶ Now while¹ Jesus was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper,

1. *Here “while” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“was”)

⁷ a woman came up to him holding an alabaster flask of very expensive perfumed oil, and poured it¹ out on his head while he² was reclining at table.

1. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
2. *Here “while” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“was reclining at table”)

⁸ And when¹ the disciples saw it² they were indignant, saying, “⌞Why⌟³ this waste?

1. *Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“saw”) which is understood as temporal
2. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
3. Literally “for what” reason

⁹ For this could have been sold for a large sum and given to the poor!”

¹⁰ But Jesus, knowing this,¹ said to them, “Why do you cause trouble for the woman? For she has done a good deed for me.

1. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation

¹¹ For the poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me.

¹² For when¹ this woman poured this ointment on my body, she did it² in order to prepare me for burial.

1. *Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“poured”) which is understood as temporal
2. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation

¹³ Truly I say to you, wherever this gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be told in memory of her.”

Judas Arranges to Betray Jesus

¹⁴ Then one of the twelve, the one named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests

¹⁵ and¹ said, “What are you willing to give me if I in turn deliver him to you?” So they set out for him thirty silver coins.

1. *Here “and” is supplied because the participle in the previous verse (“went”) has been translated as a finite verb

¹⁶ And from that time on, he began seeking a favorable opportunity in order that he could betray him.

Jesus’ Final Passover with the Disciples

¹⁷ Now on the first day¹ of the feast of Unleavened Bread the disciples came up to Jesus, saying, “Where do you want us to prepare for you to eat the Passover?”

1. *Here the word “day” is not in the Greek text but is implied

¹⁸ And he said, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time is near. I am celebrating the Passover with you with my disciples.” ’

¹⁹ And the disciples did as Jesus directed them, and they prepared the Passover.

²⁰ And when it¹ was evening, he was reclining at table with the twelve disciples.²

1. *Here “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“was”)
2. Some manuscripts omit “disciples”

²¹ And while¹ they were eating he said, “Truly I say to you, that one of you will betray me.”

1. *Here “while” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“were eating”)

²² And greatly distressed, each one began to say to him, “⌞Surely I am not he, am I⌟,¹ Lord?”

1. Literally “surely I am not”; the negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here, indicated in the translation by “am I”

²³ And he answered and¹ said, “The one who dips his² hand in the bowl with me—this one will betray me.

1. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“answered”) has been translated as a finite verb
2. Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun

²⁴ The Son of Man is going just as it is written about him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would be better for him if that man had not been born.”

²⁵ And Judas, the one who was betraying him, answered and¹ said, “⌞Surely I am not he, am I⌟,² Rabbi?” He said to him, “You have said it.”³

1. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“answered”) has been translated as a finite verb
2. Literally “surely I am not”; the negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here, indicated in the translation by “am I”
3. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation

The Lord’s Supper

²⁶ Now while¹ they were eating Jesus took bread and, after² giving thanks, he broke it,³ and giving it⁴ to the disciples, he said, “Take, eat, this is my body.”

1. *Here “while” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“were eating”)
2. *Here “after” is supplied as a component of the participle (“giving thanks”) which is understood as temporal
3. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
4. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation

²⁷ And after¹ taking the cup and giving thanks he gave it² to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you,

1. *Here “after” is supplied as a component of the participle (“taking”) which is understood as temporal
2. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation

²⁸ for this is my blood of the covenant which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

²⁹ But I tell you, from now on I will never drink of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in the kingdom of my Father.”

³⁰ And after they¹ had sung the hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

1. *Here “after” is supplied as a component of the participle (“had sung the hymn”) which is understood as temporal

Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial

³¹ Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of me during this night, for it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’¹

1. A quotation from Zech 13:7

³² But after I am raised, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”

³³ But Peter answered and¹ said to him, “If they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away!”

1. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“answered”) has been translated as a finite verb

³⁴ Jesus said to him, “Truly I say to you that during this night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times!”

³⁵ Peter said to him, “Even if it is necessary for me to die with you, I will never deny you!” And all the disciples said the same thing.

The Prayer in Gethsemane

³⁶ Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to the disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and¹ pray.”

1. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“go”) has been translated as a finite verb

³⁷ And taking along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be distressed and troubled.

³⁸ Then he said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved, to the point of death. Remain here and stay awake with me.”

³⁹ And going forward a little he fell down on his face, praying and saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me. Nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.”¹

1. *Here the verb “will” is an understood repetition of the verb earlier in this verse

⁴⁰ And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, “So, were you not able to stay awake with me one hour?

⁴¹ Stay awake and pray that you will not enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak!”

⁴² Again for the second time he went away and¹ prayed, saying, “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will must be done.”

1. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“went away”) has been translated as a finite verb

⁴³ And he came again and¹ found them sleeping, ⌞for they could not keep their eyes open⌟.²

1. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“came again”) has been translated as a finite verb
2. Literally “for their eyes were weighed down”

⁴⁴ And leaving them again, he went away and¹ prayed for the third time, saying the same thing again.

1. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“went away”) has been translated as a finite verb

⁴⁵ Then he came to the disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is near, and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners.

⁴⁶ Get up, let us go! Behold, the one who is betraying me is approaching!”

The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus

⁴⁷ And while¹ he was still speaking, behold, Judas—one of the twelve—arrived, and with him a large crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

1. *Here “while” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“was … speaking”)

⁴⁸ Now the one who was betraying him had given them a sign, saying, “The one whom I kiss—he is the one.¹ Arrest him!”

1. *Here the predicate nominative (“the one”) is implied

⁴⁹ And he came up to Jesus immediately and¹ said, “Greetings, Rabbi,” and kissed him.

1. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“came up”) has been translated as a finite verb

⁵⁰ And Jesus said to him, “Friend, do that¹ for which you have come.”² Then they came up and³ laid hands on Jesus and arrested him.

1. *The words “do that” are not in the Greek text but are implied
2. The meaning of this phrase is disputed: (1) some take it as a declarative (as in the translation); (2) others understand it as some form of a question, often with supplied words: (a) “Friend, are you misusing the kiss for that purpose for which you are here?” (b) “Friend, in connection with that for which you have appeared do you kiss me?” (c) “Friend, are you here for this purpose?” (d) “Friend, what are you here for?”; this last option, though often suggested, is doubtful because of lack of evidence for the relative pronoun used as an interrogative in direct questions
3. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“came up”) has been translated as a finite verb

⁵¹ And behold, one of those with Jesus extended his¹ hand and² drew his sword, and striking the slave of the high priest, cut off his ear.

1. *Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
2. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“extended”) has been translated as a finite verb

⁵² Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place! For all who take up the sword will die by the sword.

⁵³ Or do you think that I cannot call upon my Father, and he would put at my disposal at once more than twelve legions of angels?

⁵⁴ How then would the scriptures be fulfilled that it must happen in this way?”

⁵⁵ At that time Jesus said to the crowds, “Have you come out with swords and clubs, as against a robber, to arrest me? Every day in the temple courts¹ I sat teaching, and you did not arrest me!

1. *Here “courts” is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself

⁵⁶ But all this has happened in order that the scriptures of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then the disciples all abandoned him and¹ fled.

1. *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“abandoned”) has been translated as a finite verb

Jesus Before the Sanhedrin

⁵⁷ Now those who had arrested Jesus led him¹ away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered.

1. *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation

⁵⁸ But Peter was following him from a distance, as far as the courtyard of the high priest. And he went inside and¹ was sitting with the officers to see the outcome.