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Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19
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Reading Plan
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Monday
- Verse of the Day: Matthew 27:22
- Scripture: Matthew 27:1-26
- Video: Messages of Christ - The Trial of Jesus: His Blood Be On Us
- Commentary: Matthew’s Account of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus
- Commentary: Matthew 26:14–16. Event 21: Judas Offers and Agrees to Locate and Identify Jesus to the Chief Priests
- Commentary: Matthew 26:17–25. Event 22: Jesus Celebrates the Last Supper with His Disciples
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Additional Study:
- Commentary: Matthew 26:1–2. Sign 8: Jesus Reaffirms That He Will Be Handed Over and Crucified
- Commentary: Matthew 26:3–5. Event 19: Caiaphas Calls a Meeting to Plan the Capture and Execution of Jesus
- Commentary: Matthew 26:6–13. Event 20: A Woman Anoints Jesus in Bethany at the Home of Simon the Leper
Tuesday
- Verse of the Day: Luke 23:11
- Scripture: Mark 15:1-15
- Scripture: Luke 23:1-12
- Video: Messages of Christ - Jesus Christ, the Passover Lamb
- Commentary: Mark 15:1–15. Pilate Condemns Jesus to Die
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Additional Study:
- Commentary: Luke 23:1–7. The First Hearing before Pilate
- Commentary: Luke 23:8–11. The Hearing before Herod Antipas
Wednesday
- Verse of the Day: John 19:5
- Scripture: Luke 23:13-25
- Scripture: John 19:1-16
- Video: Messages of Christ - What Was Crucifixion Like?
- Video: Seeking Jesus - Pilate and Peer Pressure
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Additional Study:
- Commentary: Luke 23:13–26. The Second Hearing before Pilate
- Commentary: John 19:1–6. Jesus Is Scourged
- Commentary: John 19:4–11. Presentation and Second Interview with Pilate
- Commentary: John 19:12–15. Behold Your King
Thursday
- Verse of the Day: Mark 15:21
- Scripture: Matthew 27:27-31
- Scripture: Luke 23:26-33
- Scripture: Mark 15:16-32
- Video: Messages of Christ - Jesus Christ the Great High Priest
- Video: Seeking Jesus - Simon Carrying Christ's Cross
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Additional Study:
- Commentary: Matthew 27:27–30. Event 37: The Soldiers Mock Jesus by Hailing Him King of the Jews
- Commentary: Luke 23:27–33. The Longest Walk
- Commentary: Mark 15:16–32. Mocking and Crucifixion
Friday
- Verse of the Day: Matthew 27:46
- Scripture: Matthew 27:32-56
- Video: Messages of Christ - The Women at the Cross of Jesus
- Video: Seeking Jesus - Gambling for Jesus's Clothes
- Commentary: Matthew 27:31–38. Event 38: Jesus and Two Robbers Are Hung on Three Wooden Crossbeams
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Additional Study:
- Commentary: Matthew 27:39–44. Event 39: The People, Chief Priests, Scribes, and Elders Mock Jesus
- Commentary: Matthew 27:45–50. Event 40: Jesus Quoted Psalm 22:1 and Cried Again and Yielded Up His Spirit
- Commentary: Matthew 27:51–54. Sign 10: The Earth Quakes and Dead Raised to Witness of Jesus as the Son of God
- Commentary: Matthew 27:55–60. Event 41: Joseph of Arimathea Protects, Wraps, and Places the Body in His Tomb
Saturday
- Verse of the Day: Luke 23:34
- Scripture: Mark 15:33-41
- Scripture: Luke 23:34-43
- Scripture: John 19:17-27
- Video: Messages of Christ - The Seven Last Words of Jesus on the Cross
- Video: Seeking Jesus - Father, Forgive Them
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Additional Study:
- Commentary: Mark 15:33–47. The Death and Burial of Jesus Christ
- Commentary: Luke 23:34–38. On the Cross
- Commentary: Luke 23:39–43. With the Thieves
- Commentary: John 19:16–24. Jesus Is Crucified
Sunday
- Verse of the Day: Luke 23:46
- Scripture: Luke 23:44-56
- Scripture: John 19:28-42
- Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66
- Scripture: Mark 15:42-47
- Video: Bible Project - The Crucifixion of Jesus: Luke 19-23
- Video: Messages of Christ - Holy Week: Day of Agony
- Additional Study:
Joseph Smith Translation Variants
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Matthew 27 JST Variants
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(3) Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, |
(3) Then Judas, who had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, |
(4) Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that. |
(4) Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said unto him, What is that to us? See thou to that. Thy sins be upon thee. |
(5) And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself. |
(5) And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself on a tree. And straightway he fell down, and his bowels gushed out and he died. |
(10) And gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord appointed me. |
(10) And therefore they took the pieces of silver and gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord appointed by the mouth of Jeremy. |
(11) And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest. |
(11) And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest truly, for thus it is written of me. |
(14) And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly. |
(14) And he answered him not to his questions, yea, never a word, insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly. |
(15) Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would. |
(15) Now at the feast, the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would. |
(19) When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him. |
(19) When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a vision because of him. |
(21) The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas. |
(21) And the governor |
(22) Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. |
(22) Pilate said unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? And all said unto him, Let him be crucified. |
(24) When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it. |
(24) When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but |
(25) Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children. |
(25) Then answered all the people, and said, His blood come on us and |
(27) Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. |
(27) Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band. |
(28) And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe. |
(28) And they stripped him, and put on him a purple robe. |
(29) And when they had plaited a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews! |
(29) And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews! |
(33) And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, |
(33) And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of burial, |
(34) They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink. |
(34) They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted the vinegar he would not drink. |
(35) And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots. |
(35) And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. |
(37) And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. |
(37) And Pilate wrote a title and put it on the cross. And the writing was, Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews, in letters of Greek and Latin and Hebrew. And the chief priest said unto Pilate, It should be written and set up over his head his accusation: This is he that said he was Jesus, the king of the Jews. But Pilate answered and said, What I have written, I have written. Let it alone. |
(40) And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross. |
(40) And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it again in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross. |
(41) Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said, |
(41) Likewise also the chief priests mocking |
(43) He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God. |
(43) He trusted in God; let him deliver him now. If he will save him, let him save him, for he said, I am the Son of God. |
(44) The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth. |
(44) One of the thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth. But the other rebuked him, saying, Dost thou not fear God, seeing thou art under the same condemnation? And this man is just and hath not sinned. And he cried unto the Lord that he would save him. And the Lord said unto him, This day thou shalt be with me in paradise. |
(47) Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias. |
(47) Some of them that stood there, when they heard him, said, This man calleth for Elias. |
(49) The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to save him. |
(49) The rest said, Let him be, let us see whether Elias will come to save him. |
(50) Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. |
(50) Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, saying, Father, it is finished; thy will is done, yielded up the ghost. |
(52) And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, |
(52) And the graves were opened and the bodies of the saints arose, who were many. |
(53) And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many. |
(53) And came out of the graves and after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many. |
(54) Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God. |
(54) Now when the centurions and they that were with him, watching Jesus heard the earthquake and saw those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God. |
(55) And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: |
(55) And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him for his burial, |
(56) Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s children. |
(56) Among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s children. |
(57) When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathæa, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’ disciple: |
(57) When the evening was come, there came a rich man of Arimathæa, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’ disciple: |
(64) Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first. |
(64) Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last imposture will be worse than the first. |
(65) Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can. |
(65) Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as you can. |
Mark 15 JST Variants
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(1) And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound Jesus, and carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate. |
(1) And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole Council condemned him and bound him and carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate. |
(2) And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it. |
(2) And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus answering said unto him, I am, even as thou sayest. |
(6) Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired. |
(6) Now it was common at the feat for Pilate to release unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired. |
(7) And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection. |
(7) And there was a man named Barabbas, |
(8) And the multitude crying aloud began to desire him to do as he had ever done unto them. |
(8) And the multitude crying aloud began to desire him to deliver Jesus unto them. |
(9) But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews? |
(9) But Pilate answered unto them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews? |
(10) For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for envy. |
(10) For he knew that the chief priest had delivered him for envy. |
(11) But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them. |
(11) But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them, as he had before done unto them. |
(12) And Pilate answered and said again unto them, What will ye then that I shall do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews? |
(12) And Pilate spake again and said again unto them, What will ye then that I shall do with him whom ye call the King of the Jews? |
(13) And they cried out again, Crucify him. |
(13) And they cried out again, Deliver him unto us to be crucified. Away with him! Crucify him! |
(14) Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him. |
(14) Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him. |
(15) And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified. |
(15) And now Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified. |
(16) And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Prætorium; and they call together the whole band. |
(16) And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Pretorium. And they called together the whole band. |
(17) And they clothed him with purple, and plaited a crown of thorns, and put it about his head, |
(17) And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it upon his head, |
(18) And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews! |
(18) And began to salute him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews! |
(21) And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross. |
(21) And they compelled Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexandria and Rufus, to bear his cross. |
(22) And they bring him unto the place Golgotha, which is, being interpreted, The place of a skull. |
(22) And they bring him unto the place called Golgotha, which is, being interpreted, the place of a burial. |
(23) And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not. |
(23) And they gave him to drink vinegar mingled with gall. And when he had tasted the vinegar he would not drink. |
(25) And it was the third hour, and they crucified him. |
(25) And it was the third hour when they crucified him. |
(26) And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS. |
(26) And Pilate wrote his accusation and put it upon the cross: THE KING OF THE JEWS. There were certain of the high priests who stood by that said unto Pilate, Write that he said, I am the king of the Jews. But Pilate said unto them, What I have written, I have written. |
(27) And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left. |
(27) And with him they crucified two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left. |
(28) And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with the transgressors. |
(28) And the scripture was fulfilled, which said, And he was numbered with the transgressors. |
(29) And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, |
(29) And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou who destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, |
(32) Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him. |
(32) Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And one of them who was crucified with him reviled him also, saying, If thou art the Christ, save thyself and us. |
(35) And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elias. |
(35) And some of them who stood by, when they heard him, said, Behold, he calleth Elias. |
(36) And one ran and filled a sponge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elias will come to take him down. |
(36) And one ran and filled a sponge full of vinegar, and put |
(39) And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God. |
(39) And when the centurion who stoo over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man is the Son of God. |
(40) There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome; |
(40) There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome; |
(41) (Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto him;) and many other women which came up with him unto Jerusalem. |
(41) (Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto him;) and many other women who came |
(42) And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath, |
(42) And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation day, that is, the day before the sabbath, |
(43) Joseph of Arimathæa, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus. |
(43) Joseph of Arimathæa, an honourable councilor who also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus. |
(44) And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and calling unto him the centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead. |
(44) And Pilate marveled and asked him if he were already dead: and calling |
(46) And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulchre which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulchre. |
(46) And Joseph bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulchre which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulchre. |
Luke 23 JST Variants
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(2) And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Cæsar, saying that he himself is Christ a King. |
(2) And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this man perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ; a King. |
(3) And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it. |
(3) And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Yea, thou sayest it. |
(4) Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man. |
(4) Then said Pilate to the chief priests and |
(8) And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him. |
(8) And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long time because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him. |
(10) And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him. |
(10) And the chief priest and scribes stood and vehemently accused him. |
(12) And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves. |
(12) And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before this they were at enmity between themselves. |
(13) And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, |
(13) And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priest and he rulers and the people, |
(14) Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him: |
(14) Said unto them, You have brought this man unto me, as one who perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him: |
(18) And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas: |
(18) But they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas: |
(23) And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed. |
(23) And they were instant in loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and |
(25) And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will. |
(25) And he released unto them him who for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired, and delivered Jesus to their will. |
(27) And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him. |
(27) And there followed him a great company of people, and of women who also bewailed and lamented him. |
(28) But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children. |
(28) But Jesus turned unto them and said Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children. |
(29) For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck. |
(29) For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs which never bare, and the paps which never gave suck. |
(30) Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us. |
(30) Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to |
(31) For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry? |
(31) And if these things are done in the green tree, what shall be done in the dry tree? This he spake signifying the scattering of Israel and the desolation of the heathen, or in other words, the Gentiles. |
(32) And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. |
(32) And there were also two others, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. |
(34) Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. |
(34) Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do (menaing the soldiers who crucified him). And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. |
(35) And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God. |
(35) And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided, |
(36) And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar, |
(36) And |
(39) And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. |
(39) And one of the malefactors who was crucified with him railed on him, saying, If thou be the Christ, save thyself and us. |
(40) But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? |
(40) But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost thou not fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? |
(48) And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned. |
(48) And all the people who came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned. |
(49) And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things. |
(49) And all his acquaintance, and |
(50) And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just: |
(50) And behold |
(51) (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathæa, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God. |
(51) (The same day had not consented to the Council anddeed othem), a man of Arimathea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God. |
(52) This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. |
(52) He went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. |
(53) And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid. |
(53) And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre which was hewed in a stone, wherein never man before was laid. |
(55) And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid. |
(55) And the women also who came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid. |
John 19 JST Variants
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(17) And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: |
(17) And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a burial, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: |
(29) Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a sponge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth. |
(29) Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a sponge with vinegar mingled with gall, and they filled a sponge with it and put |
Reading Resources
Matthew 27
Lynne Wilson, “Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 24; John 19,” Come Follow Me: The New Testament, 2019.
John Hilton III. “Teaching the Scriptural Emphasis on the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.” Religious Educator, 20 (3): 133-153 (2019).
Devotional Messages on Christ’s Death and Crucifixion
- Jeffrey R. Holland, “None Were With Him,” General Conference April 2009.
- Richard E. Bennett, “‘It Is Finished’: The Divine Accomplishment of the Crucifixion,” in Celebrating Easter: The 2006 BYU Easter Conference, ed. Thomas A. Wayment and Keith J. Wilson (Provo, UT: Brigham Young University, Religious Studies Center, 2006), 177–199.
- 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.
- Gerald N. Lund, “What the Atoning Sacrifice Meant for Jesus,” in My Redeemer Lives! ed. Richard Neitzel Holzapfel and Kent P. Jackson (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2011).
- Jacob Rennaker, “The Cross: A Journey of Meaning,” Selections from the Religious Education Student Symposium 2006 (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2006), 87–100.
- Bruce Satterfield, “Gethsemane and Golgotha: Why and What the Savior Suffered,” 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), 173–99.
History of Crucifixion
- Merrill C. Oaks, “Jesus Christ: Crucifixion of Jesus Christ,” Encyclopedia of Mormonism.
- Roger R. Keller, “Cross,” Encyclopedia of Mormonism.
- Gaye Strathearn, “Crucifixion in Antiquity,” BYU New Testament Commentary.
- Gaye Strathern, “Christ’s Crucifixion: Reclamation of the Cross” in With Healing in His Wings, ed. Camille Fronk Olson and Thomas A. Wayment (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2013), 55–79.
- W. Reid Litchfield, “The Search for the Physical Cause of Jesus Christ’s Death,” BYU Studies Quarterly 37, no. 4 (1997): 93–109.
- Jeffrey R. Chadwick, “Revisiting Golgotha and the Garden Tomb,” Religious Educator 4, no. 1 (2003): 13–48.
The Trials of Jesus
- John W. Welch, “The Factor of Fear in the Trial of Jesus,” in Jesus Christ: Son of God, Savior, ed. Paul H. Peterson, Gary L. Hatch, and Laura D. Card (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2002), 284–312.
- Gordon B. Hinckley, “And Peter Went Out and Wept Bitterly,” New Era April 1982.
Jesus Christ in the Spirit World
- Andrew C. Skinner, “The Savior’s Ministry to the Spirit World” in With Healing in His Wings, ed. Camille Fronk Olson and Thomas A. Wayment (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2013), 81–107.
- M. Catherine Thomas, “Visions of Christ in the Spirit World and the Dead Redeemed” in Sperry Symposium Classics: The New Testament, ed. Frank F. Judd Jr. and Gaye Strathearn (Provo and Salt Lake City: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University and Deseret Book Company, 2006), 354–372.
- Robert L. Millet, “The Vision of the Redemption of the Dead (D&C 138),” in Sperry Symposium Classics: The Doctrine and Covenants, ed. Craig K. Manscill (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2004), 314–331.
Mark 15
Lynne Wilson, “Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 24; John 19,” Come Follow Me: The New Testament, 2019.
John Hilton III. “Teaching the Scriptural Emphasis on the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.” Religious Educator, 20 (3): 133-153 (2019).
Devotional Messages on Christ’s Death and Crucifixion
- Jeffrey R. Holland, “None Were With Him,” General Conference April 2009.
- Richard E. Bennett, “‘It Is Finished’: The Divine Accomplishment of the Crucifixion,” in Celebrating Easter: The 2006 BYU Easter Conference, ed. Thomas A. Wayment and Keith J. Wilson (Provo, UT: Brigham Young University, Religious Studies Center, 2006), 177–199.
- 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.
- Gerald N. Lund, “What the Atoning Sacrifice Meant for Jesus,” in My Redeemer Lives! ed. Richard Neitzel Holzapfel and Kent P. Jackson (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2011).
- Jacob Rennaker, “The Cross: A Journey of Meaning,” Selections from the Religious Education Student Symposium 2006 (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2006), 87–100.
- Bruce Satterfield, “Gethsemane and Golgotha: Why and What the Savior Suffered,” 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), 173–99.
History of Crucifixion
- Merrill C. Oaks, “Jesus Christ: Crucifixion of Jesus Christ,” Encyclopedia of Mormonism.
- Roger R. Keller, “Cross,” Encyclopedia of Mormonism.
- Gaye Strathearn, “Crucifixion in Antiquity,” BYU New Testament Commentary.
- Gaye Strathern, “Christ’s Crucifixion: Reclamation of the Cross” in With Healing in His Wings, ed. Camille Fronk Olson and Thomas A. Wayment (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2013), 55–79.
- W. Reid Litchfield, “The Search for the Physical Cause of Jesus Christ’s Death,” BYU Studies Quarterly 37, no. 4 (1997): 93–109.
- Jeffrey R. Chadwick, “Revisiting Golgotha and the Garden Tomb,” Religious Educator 4, no. 1 (2003): 13–48.
The Trials of Jesus
- John W. Welch, “The Factor of Fear in the Trial of Jesus,” in Jesus Christ: Son of God, Savior, ed. Paul H. Peterson, Gary L. Hatch, and Laura D. Card (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2002), 284–312.
- Gordon B. Hinckley, “And Peter Went Out and Wept Bitterly,” New Era April 1982.
Jesus Christ in the Spirit World
- Andrew C. Skinner, “The Savior’s Ministry to the Spirit World” in With Healing in His Wings, ed. Camille Fronk Olson and Thomas A. Wayment (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2013), 81–107.
- M. Catherine Thomas, “Visions of Christ in the Spirit World and the Dead Redeemed” in Sperry Symposium Classics: The New Testament, ed. Frank F. Judd Jr. and Gaye Strathearn (Provo and Salt Lake City: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University and Deseret Book Company, 2006), 354–372.
- Robert L. Millet, “The Vision of the Redemption of the Dead (D&C 138),” in Sperry Symposium Classics: The Doctrine and Covenants, ed. Craig K. Manscill (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2004), 314–331.
Luke 23
Lynne Wilson, “Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19,” Come Follow Me: The New Testament, 2019.
John Hilton III. “Teaching the Scriptural Emphasis on the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.” Religious Educator, 20 (3): 133-153 (2019).
Devotional Messages on Christ’s Death and Crucifixion
- Jeffrey R. Holland, “None Were With Him,” General Conference April 2009.
- Richard E. Bennett, “‘It Is Finished’: The Divine Accomplishment of the Crucifixion,” in Celebrating Easter: The 2006 BYU Easter Conference, ed. Thomas A. Wayment and Keith J. Wilson (Provo, UT: Brigham Young University, Religious Studies Center, 2006), 177–199.
- 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.
- Gerald N. Lund, “What the Atoning Sacrifice Meant for Jesus,” in My Redeemer Lives! ed. Richard Neitzel Holzapfel and Kent P. Jackson (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2011).
- Jacob Rennaker, “The Cross: A Journey of Meaning,” Selections from the Religious Education Student Symposium 2006 (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2006), 87–100.
- Bruce Satterfield, “Gethsemane and Golgotha: Why and What the Savior Suffered,” 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), 173–99.
History of Crucifixion
- Merrill C. Oaks, “Jesus Christ: Crucifixion of Jesus Christ,” Encyclopedia of Mormonism.
- Roger R. Keller, “Cross,” Encyclopedia of Mormonism.
- Gaye Strathearn, “Crucifixion in Antiquity,” BYU New Testament Commentary.
- Gaye Strathern, “Christ’s Crucifixion: Reclamation of the Cross” in With Healing in His Wings, ed. Camille Fronk Olson and Thomas A. Wayment (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2013), 55–79.
- W. Reid Litchfield, “The Search for the Physical Cause of Jesus Christ’s Death,” BYU Studies Quarterly 37, no. 4 (1997): 93–109.
- Jeffrey R. Chadwick, “Revisiting Golgotha and the Garden Tomb,” Religious Educator 4, no. 1 (2003): 13–48.
The Trials of Jesus
- John W. Welch, “The Factor of Fear in the Trial of Jesus,” in Jesus Christ: Son of God, Savior, ed. Paul H. Peterson, Gary L. Hatch, and Laura D. Card (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2002), 284–312.
- Gordon B. Hinckley, “And Peter Went Out and Wept Bitterly,” New Era April 1982.
Jesus Christ in the Spirit World
- Andrew C. Skinner, “The Savior’s Ministry to the Spirit World” in With Healing in His Wings, ed. Camille Fronk Olson and Thomas A. Wayment (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2013), 81–107.
- M. Catherine Thomas, “Visions of Christ in the Spirit World and the Dead Redeemed” in Sperry Symposium Classics: The New Testament, ed. Frank F. Judd Jr. and Gaye Strathearn (Provo and Salt Lake City: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University and Deseret Book Company, 2006), 354–372.
- Robert L. Millet, “The Vision of the Redemption of the Dead (D&C 138),” in Sperry Symposium Classics: The Doctrine and Covenants, ed. Craig K. Manscill (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2004), 314–331.
John 19
Lynne Wilson, “Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 24; John 19,” Come Follow Me: The New Testament, 2019.
John Hilton III. “Teaching the Scriptural Emphasis on the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.” Religious Educator, 20 (3): 133-153 (2019).
Devotional Messages on Christ’s Death and Crucifixion
- Jeffrey R. Holland, “None Were With Him,” General Conference April 2009.
- Richard E. Bennett, “‘It Is Finished’: The Divine Accomplishment of the Crucifixion,” in Celebrating Easter: The 2006 BYU Easter Conference, ed. Thomas A. Wayment and Keith J. Wilson (Provo, UT: Brigham Young University, Religious Studies Center, 2006), 177–199.
- 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.
- Gerald N. Lund, “What the Atoning Sacrifice Meant for Jesus,” in My Redeemer Lives! ed. Richard Neitzel Holzapfel and Kent P. Jackson (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2011).
- Jacob Rennaker, “The Cross: A Journey of Meaning,” Selections from the Religious Education Student Symposium 2006 (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2006), 87–100.
- Bruce Satterfield, “Gethsemane and Golgotha: Why and What the Savior Suffered,” 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), 173–99.
History of Crucifixion
- Merrill C. Oaks, “Jesus Christ: Crucifixion of Jesus Christ,” Encyclopedia of Mormonism.
- Roger R. Keller, “Cross,” Encyclopedia of Mormonism.
- Gaye Strathearn, “Crucifixion in Antiquity,” BYU New Testament Commentary.
- Gaye Strathern, “Christ’s Crucifixion: Reclamation of the Cross” in With Healing in His Wings, ed. Camille Fronk Olson and Thomas A. Wayment (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2013), 55–79.
- W. Reid Litchfield, “The Search for the Physical Cause of Jesus Christ’s Death,” BYU Studies Quarterly 37, no. 4 (1997): 93–109.
- Jeffrey R. Chadwick, “Revisiting Golgotha and the Garden Tomb,” Religious Educator 4, no. 1 (2003): 13–48.
The Trials of Jesus
- John W. Welch, “The Factor of Fear in the Trial of Jesus,” in Jesus Christ: Son of God, Savior, ed. Paul H. Peterson, Gary L. Hatch, and Laura D. Card (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2002), 284–312.
- Gordon B. Hinckley, “And Peter Went Out and Wept Bitterly,” New Era April 1982.
Jesus Christ in the Spirit World
- Andrew C. Skinner, “The Savior’s Ministry to the Spirit World” in With Healing in His Wings, ed. Camille Fronk Olson and Thomas A. Wayment (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2013), 81–107.
- M. Catherine Thomas, “Visions of Christ in the Spirit World and the Dead Redeemed” in Sperry Symposium Classics: The New Testament, ed. Frank F. Judd Jr. and Gaye Strathearn (Provo and Salt Lake City: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University and Deseret Book Company, 2006), 354–372.
- Robert L. Millet, “The Vision of the Redemption of the Dead (D&C 138),” in Sperry Symposium Classics: The Doctrine and Covenants, ed. Craig K. Manscill (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2004), 314–331.