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Come Follow Me 2023: Matthew 26; Mark 14; John 13
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Matthew 26; Mark 14; John 13

May 29–June 4
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(2) Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.

(2) You know that after two days is the feast of the Passover, and the Son of Man is to be betrayed and crucified.

(2) Ye know that after two days is the feast of the Passover, and then the Son of Man is betrayed to be crucified.

(3) Then 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,

(3) And then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who is called Caiaphas.

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(4) And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.

(4) And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him, that they might put an end to his work.

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(5) But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.

(5) But they said, lest there be an uproar among the people, let us not do it on the feast day.

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(7) There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.

(7) There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat in the house.

(7) There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat in the house.

(8) But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?

(8) But when his disciples saw her, they had indignation against her, saying, To what purpose is this waste?

(8) But when some saw this, they had indignation, saying, Unto what purpose is this waste?

(10) When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

(10) And when they had thus reasoned among themselves and understood not, Jesus knowing their hearts, he said unto them, Why trouble you the woman, and from whence is this evil in your hearts? For verily I say unto you, she hath wrought a good work upon me.

(10) When they had said thus, Jesus understood them, and he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

(11) For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.

(11) For the poor you have always with you; but me you have not always.

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(12) For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.

(12) This woman hath poured this ointment on my body she did it for my burial.

(12) For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body she did it for my burial. And in this thing that she hath done, she shall be blessed.

(13) Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.

(13) Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.

(13) For verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, this thing that this woman hath done shall be told for a memorial of her.

(15) And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.

(15) And said, unto them What will you give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.

(15) And said, unto them What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.

(16) And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.

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(16) And from that time he sought opportunity to betray Jesus.

(17) Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?

(17) Now the first day of the feast of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the Passover?

(17) Now on the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread the disciples came unto Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the Passover?

(19) And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.

(19) And the disciples did as Jesus had commanded them; and they made ready the Passover.

(19) And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the Passover.

(20) Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.

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(20) Now when the evening was come, he sat down with the twelve.

(24) The 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.

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(24) But the 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.

(25) Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.

(25) Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said Truly, for thou art the man.

(25) Then Judas, who betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.

(26) And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.

(26) And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and break it and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat of it. And a commandment I give unto you, and this is the commandment which I give unto you, that as you see me do you shall do likewise in remembrance of my body.

(26) And as they were eating, Jesus took bread and brake it and blessed it and gave it to his disciples, and said, Take, eat. This is in remembrance of my body, which I gave a ransom for you.

(27) And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;

(27) And he took the cup, and gave thanks and blessed the cup and gave it to them, saying, Drink of it, all of you.

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(28) For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

(28) For this you shall do in remembrance of my blood. This is the new testimony which you shall [bear] unto all men of my blood, which is shed for as many as shall believe on my name for the remission of their sins.

(28) For this is in remembrance of my blood of the new testament, which is shed for as many as shall believe on my name for the remission of their sins.

And I give unto you a commandment that ye shall observe to do the things which ye have seen me do and bear record of me even unto the end.

(29) But 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.

(29) But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I shall come and drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.

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(30) And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

(30) And when they had sung a hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

(30) And when they had sung a hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

(31) Then 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.

(31) Then saith Jesus unto them, All you 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.

(31) Then said 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.

(33) Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.

(33) But Peter answered and said unto him, Though all my brethren should be offended because of thee, yet I will never be offended.

(33) Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet I will never be offended.

(35) Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.

(35) Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet I will not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.

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(36) Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

(36) Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit you here while I go yonder and pray.

(36) Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and said unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

(38) Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.

(38) Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death. Tarry you here, and watch with me.

(38) Then said he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.

(39) And he went a little further, 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 thou wilt.

(39) And 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 thou wilt.

(39) And 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 thou wilt.

(40) And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

(40) And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could you not watch with me one hour?

(40) And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and he said unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

(41) Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

(41) Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation. He said unto them, The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

(41) Watch and pray you, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

(45) Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

(45) Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest, and they did so. And when they awoke, Jesus saith unto them, Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

(45) Then cometh he to his disciples, and said unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

(46) Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.

(46) Arise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.

(46) And after they had slept he said unto them, Arise, and let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.

(47) And 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.

(47) And while he yet spake, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, having authority from the chief priests and elders of the people.

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(48) Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

(48) ) Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, the same is he: hold him fast.

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(50) And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

(50) And Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of Man with a kiss? And Jesus also said unto the captain, Friend wherefore art thou come? And then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

(50) And Jesus said unto him, Judas, wherefore art thou come to betray me with a kiss? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

(51) And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear.

(51) And, behold, one of them who was with Jesus drew his sword and stretched out his hand and struck a servant of the high priest and smote off his ear.

(51) And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest and smote off his ear.

(52) Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

(52) Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into its place, for all they who take the sword shall perish with the sword.

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(54) But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?

(54) But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be? And he put forth his hand and touched the servant’s ear, and it was healed.

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(55) In 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.

(55) In that same hour Jesus said to the multitude, Are you come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? And yet when I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, you laid no hold on me.

(55) In that same hour said Jesus unto the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye laid no hold on me.

(59) Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

(59) Now the chief priests, and elders and all the council sought counsel against Jesus, to put him to death;

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(60) But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,

(60) But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet they found none to put him to death. At the last came two false witnesses,

(60) But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet they found none that could accuse him. At the last came two false witnesses,

(61) And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.

(61) And said, This Jesus said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.

(61) And said, This man said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.

(62) And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?

(62) And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Seest thou what these witness against thee? What sayest thou for thyself?

(62) And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? Knowest thou what these witness against thee?

(63) But 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.

(63) But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? But he answered nothing. And the high priest said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.

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(64) Jesus 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.

(64) Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, hereafter you shall see the Son of Man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

(64) Jesus said 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.

(65) Then 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.

(65) Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? Behold, now you have heard his blasphemy.

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(68) Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?

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(68) Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ. Who is it that smote thee?

(70) But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

(70) But he denied before all the people, saying, I know [not] what thou sayest.

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(71) And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.

(71) And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him.

(71) And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This man was also with Jesus of Nazareth.

(72) And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.

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(72) And again he denied with an oath, saying, I do not know the man.

(73) And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.

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(73) And After a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech betrayeth thee.

(75) And 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.

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(75) And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which he said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.

Mark 14 JST Variants

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(1) After two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to death.

(1) After two days was the feast of the Passover, and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take Jesus by craft, and put him to death.

(2) But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar of the people.

(2) But they said among themselves, Let us not take him on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.

(3) And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head.

(3) And Jesus being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured the ointment on his head.

(4) And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made?

(4) And There were some among the disciples who had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made?

(6) And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.

(6) And Jesus said unto them, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? For she hath wrought a good work on me.

(7) For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always.

(7) For Ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever you will you may do them good: but me ye have not always.

(8) She hath done what she could: ashe is come forehand to anoint my body to the burying.

(8) She has done what she could, and this which she has done unto me shall be had in remembrance for generations to come wheresoever my gospel shall be preached. For verily she has come beforehand to anoint my body to the burying.

(9) Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.

(9) Verily I say unto you, wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, what she hath done shall be spoken of also for a memorial of her.

(12) And the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare that thou mayest eat the passover?

(12) And now the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the Passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare that thou mayest eat the Passover?

(14) And wheresoever he shall go in, say ye to the goodman of the house, The Master saith, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?

(14) And wheresoever he shall go in, say ye to the good man of the house, The Master saith, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?

(18) And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me.

(18) And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you who eateth with me shall betray me.

(19) And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I?

(19) And they all began to be very sorrowful and began to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I?

(20) And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish.

(20) And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve who dippeth with me in the dish.

(22) And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body.

(22) And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed it and break andgave to them and said, Take it and eat. Behold this is for you to do in remembrance of my body. For as oft as ye do this you will remember this hour that I was with you.

(24) And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many.

(24) And he said unto them, This is in remembrance of my blood, which is shed for many, and the new testament which I give unto you. For of me ye shall bear record unto all the world. And as oft as ye do this ordinance, you will remember me in this hour that I was with you and drank with you of this cup, even the last time in my ministry.

(25) Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God.

(25) Verily I say unto you, of this ye shall bear record. For I will no more drink of the fruit of the vine with you until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God. And now they were grieved and wept over him.

(26) And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

(26) And when they had sung a hymn they went out into the mount of Olives.

(27) And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.

(27) And Jesus said unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.

(28) But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee.

(28) But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee. And he said unto Judas Iscariot, What thou doest do quickly, but beware of innocent blood.

(10) And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them.

(10) Nevertheless Judas Iscariot, even one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray Jesus unto them, for he turned away from him and was offended because of his words.

(11) And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him.

(11) And when the chief priests heard of him they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray Jesus.

(29) But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.

(29) But Peter said unto Jesus, Although all men shall be offended with thee, yet I will never be offended.

(30) And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.

(30) And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.

(31) But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.

(31) But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.

(32) And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.

(32) And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane, which was a garden. And the disciples began to be sore amazed and to be very heavy and to complain in their hearts, wondering if this be the Messiah. And Jesus, he knowing their hearts, he said to his disciples, Sit you here, while I shall pray.

(33) And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;

(33) And he taketh with him Peter and James and John and rebuked them,

(34) And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.

(34) And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.

(36) And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.

(36) And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine be done.

(37) And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?

(37) And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? Couldest thou not watch one hour?

(38) Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.

(38) Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. And they said unto him, The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.

(40) And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him.

(40) And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither knew they what to answer him.

(41) And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

(41) And he came to the third time, and he saith unto them, Sleep on now, take your rest. It is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

(42) Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.

(42) And after they had finished their sleep he said, Rise up, let us go; lo, he who betrayeth me is at hand.

(44) And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.

(44) And he who betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.

(45) And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.

(45) And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and said, Master, master; and kissed him.

(47) And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

(47) And one of them who stood by drew his sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. But Jesus commanded him to return his sword, saying, He who taketh the sword shall perish with the sword. And he put forth his finger and healed the servant of the high priest.

(48) And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me?

(48) And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me?

(49) I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled.

(49) I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scripture must be fulfilled.

(50) And they all forsook him, and fled.

(50) And the disciples, when they heard this saying, all forsook him and fled.

(51) And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him:

(51) And there followed him a certain young man, a disciple, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him:

(52) And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked.

(52) And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked and saved himself out of their hands.

(55) And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found none.

(55) And the chief priest and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put him to death but found none,

(56) For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together.

(56) Though many bare false witness against him. Yet their witness agreed not together.

(57) And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying,

(57) And there arose certain men and bare false witness against him, saying,

(59) But neither so did their witness agree together.

(59) But neither so did their witness agree together.

(60) And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?

(60) And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing? Knowest thou not what these witness against thee?

(63) Then the high priest rent his clothes, and saith, What need we any further witnesses?

(63) Then the high priest rent his clothes, and said, What need we any further witnesses?

(66) And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh one of the maids of the high priest:

(66) And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there came one of the maids of the high priest:

(67) And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth.

(67) And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said, And Thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth.

(69) And a maid saw him again, and began to say to them that stood by, This is one of them.

(69) And a maid saw him again, and began to say to them who stood by, This is one of them.

(70) And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilæan, and thy speech agreeth thereto.

(70) And he denied it again. And a little after, they who stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilean. And Thy speech agreeth thereto.

(72) And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.

(72) And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the words which Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out and fell on his face and wept bitterly.

John 13 JST Variants

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(8) Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.

(8) Peter saith unto him, Thou needest not to wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.

(10) Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.

(10) Jesus saith to him, He that has washed his hands and his head needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all. Now this was the custom of the Jews under their law. Wherefore Jesus did this that the law might be fulfilled.

(19) Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am he.

(19) Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am the Christ.

Reading Resources

Matthew 26

Lynne Hilton Wilson, “Matthew 26; Mark 14; Luke 22,” Come Follow Me: The New Testament.

The Last Supper

The Atonement

Gethsemane

Conversion

Judas’ Betrayal

Peter’s Denial

Mark 14

Lynne Hilton Wilson, “Matthew 26; Mark 14; Luke 22,” Come Follow Me: The New Testament.

The Last Supper

The Atonement

Gethsemane

Conversion

Judas’ Betrayal

Peter’s Denial

John 13

Lynne Wilson, “John 13-17,” Come Follow Me: The New Testament, 2019.

Eric D. Huntsman, “John’s Account of the Last Supper,” BYU New Testament Commentary, March 2016.

Eric D. Huntsman, “Maundy Thursday: The Last Supper,” BYU New Testament Commentary, March 2016.

Mark D. Ellison, “The Setting and Sacrament of the Christian Community,” in Go Ye into All the World: Messages of the New Testament Apostles, 31st Annual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2002), 145–166.

Cheryl A. Esplin, “The Sacrament—a Renewal for the Soul,” General Conference October 2014.

Peter F. Meurs, “The Sacrament Can Help Us Become Holy,” General Conference October 2016.

Monte S. Nyman, “The Sacrament: Building upon Christ’s Rock,” in The Book of Mormon and the Message of the Four Gospels, ed. Ray L. Huntington and Terry B. Ball (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2001), 125–37.

Eric D. Huntsman, “The Lamb of God: Unique Aspects of the Passion Narrative in John,” in Behold the Lamb of God: An Easter Celebration, ed. Richard Neitzel Holzapfel, Frank F. Judd Jr., and Thomas A. Wayment (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2008), 49–70.

H. Reese Hansen, “We Are to Love God and Our Neighbors,” BYU Speeches April 1997.

David Wetzel, “The Atonement and the Holy Ghost in the Work within Souls,” Selections from the Religious Education Student Symposium 2008(Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2008), 170–179.

Eric D. Huntsman, “Farewell Discourses and the High Priestly Prayer,” BYU New Testament Commentary, March 2016.