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1. Now (at that time) he was teaching in the temple during the day and at night he went out and stayed in the mountain called Olives. In the morning all the people came to him in the temple to hear him. Now the feast of unleavened bread, called the Passover was drawing near. The chief priests and the scribes were trying to work out how they might

destroy him for they were afraid of the people. And Satan entered into Judas who is called Iscariot who was one of the twelve. And going he talked with the chief priests and captains as to how he might betray him (Jesus.) They were delighted and they agreed to give him money. He fully consented and sought an opportunity to betray Him to them when he was apart from a crowd. 21:37-22:6

2. The day of unleavened bread came when it was the custom to kill the Passover lamb. He (Jesus) sent Peter and John (to prepare) saying "Go and prepare the Passover for us so we can eat (it)." They said to him "Where would you like us to prepare it?" He told them "Behold as you enter into the city you will meet a man who is carrying a pitcher of water. Follow him into the house that he enters. Say to the house-master of the house "The teacher asks you. "Where is the guest room where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?" That man will show you a large upstairs room that has been set out. Prepare (for the Passover) there." And going they found (things) as he had told them and they prepared the Passover. And when the hour came he reclined (there) and the apostles were with him. He said to them. "I have looked forward with great longing to eating this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you that I will by no means eat it again until the Kingdom of God is fulfilled." And taking a cup and having given thanks he said "Take this and divide (it) amongst yourselves. For I tell you by no means will I drink from the produce of the vine again until the Kingdom of God has come. "And taking a loaf and

having given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them saying "This is my body which has been given for you. Do this in memory of me." And in a similar way after this he gave them the cup to sip saying "This is the cup of the new covenant in my blood which is being shed for you. However look, the hand of the one who is betraying me is with mine on the table. Indeed the Son of man is going towards a predetermined destiny. Nevertheless woe to that man through whom he is betrayed." And they began to debate amongst themselves as to who amongst them would be about to do this. And there was also a rivalry amongst them as to who would seem to be greater. So he said to them. "The kings of the nations lord it over them and those who have authority over them are called benefactors. But with you it is not so. The greater amongst you, let him become as the younger. And the one who governs, be as the one who serves. As for who is the greater and whether it be the one reclining or the one who serves? It is not the one reclining? But as for me I am in the midst of you as the one who is serving. But you are the ones who have remained with me throughout my temptations. I appoint to you, as the Father has appointed to me,a kingdom,

that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom. And you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Simon, Simon, look. Satan earnestly begged for you wanting to sift you like wheat. But I have asked concerning you that you may not fail in your faith and that when you have turned (back to faith) you would support your brothers." And he (Simon Peter) said to him "Lord I am prepared to go with you both to prison and to death." But he (Jesus) said "I tell you Peter that to-day a cock will not crow until you have denied me three times and (you have) claimed not to know me. And He said to them "When I sent you without a purse or a wallet and sandals were you short of anything?" And they said "No." And he said to them "But now let the one who has a purse take it, likewise also a wallet. And as for the one who doesn't have (a sword), let him sell his garment and let him buy a sword. For I tell you that it is right that what has been written about me be completed. (This includes) 'with lawless men he was associated'. For indeed (what is written) concerning me does have an end." They said "Lord look, here are two swords." And he said to them. "That is enough." 22:7-38

3. And, going out he (Jesus) went according to his habit to the Mountain of Olives. The disciples followed him. Coming upon the place (where they used to camp?) he said to them "Pray that you do not enter into temptation." (Then) he withdrew from them - about a stone's throw away. Kneeling down he prayed saying "Father if you will, take away this cup away from me. Nevertheless not my will but yours be done." And an angel appeared from heaven to strengthen him. As he prayed more earnestly he went into an agony. His sweat became as drops of blood trickling onto the ground. The rising up from the prayer and coming to the disciples, he found them sleeping, overcome with the sense of sorrow. He said to them. "Why are sleeping. Rise up and pray in case you enter into temptation."While he was

still speaking a crowd approached. The one who was called Judas, one of the twelve, came before them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss him. Jesus said to him. "Judas. Do you betray the son of man with a kiss?" And those around, seeing what was going to happen said "Lord shall we use our swords?" A certain one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear. Jesus answered saying. "That’s enough. And, touching the ear he cured him. Jesus said to the chief priests and captains of the temple and the elders who had come upon him. "Do you come out with swords and clubs as though to catch a robber?" I have been with you daily in the temple and you did not stretch out your hands against me. But this is your hour and the hour that belongs to darkness." 22: 39-53

4. Having arrested Him they led him away and brought him into the house of the high priest. Peter followed from afar. Then a fire was lit in the center of the courtyard and people sat down together. Peter sat amongst them. On seeing him a certain maidservant who was sitting near the light and looking at him said "This man was with him." But he denied this saying. "I do not know him woman." After a short time a another person saw him and said "You are one of them." But Peter said "Man I am not." After about an hour had passed another man insisted on this saying "In truth this man was also with him. He is a Galilean." But Peter said "Man I do not know what you are talking about." Immediately, while he was still speaking a cock sounded. And turning, the Lord looked at Peter. Peter remembered the word of the Lord, as he had told him

that is, "Before a cock crows to-day you will deny me three times." Going outside he wept bitterly. Meanwhile the men who had charge of (Jesus) mocked him, beating him and covering over his face. They questioned him saying "Prophesy who is the one who is striking you." They said many other blasphemies against him. When day came the body of elders of the people were assembled and (also) both the chief priests and the scribes. They led him away to their council. This said "If you are the Christ tell us." He said to them "If I tell you, you will not believe at all. And if I question you you will not answer. But from now on the Son of man will be sitting at the right of the power of God." They all said "You are therefore the Son of God?" He said to them, "You say that I am." They said "Why do we still need witnesses? We have heard (blasphemy) from his own mouth." 22:54-71

5. Rising up all the multitude of (the Council) led Him before Pilate. They began to accuse him saying "We found this man to be perverting our nation and forbidding tribute to be paid to Caesar. He has been saying that he is the Christ and will be a king." Pilate questioned Him saying "Are you the king of the Jews?" He answering him said "You are (the one) saying it." And Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds. "I do not find this man has committed a crime." But they insisted saying "He excites the people and has been teaching throughout all of Judea, even from Galilee to here." Pilate hearing this asked if the man was a Galilean. He perceived that he was under the authority of Herod and so sent him up to Herod who was also in Jerusalem at that time. Herod, on seeing Jesus was very glad for he had been wanting to see him for a

long time as he had heard about him. He was hoping to see some sign brought about by him. He questioned (Jesus) with many words. But he answered him nothing. The chief priests and the scribes stood (around) vehemently accusing him. Herod reacted (to Jesus) by despising him and mocked him with his soldiery. He threw a splendid cloak around him and sent him back to Pilate. That same day Herod and Pilate became friends with each other. Previously they had been at enmity. So Pilate calling together the chief priests and the leaders and the people said to them. "You brought this man to me claiming he was perverting the people. But look on examining him I have found there has been no crime of the things of which you have accused him. Neither has Herod (found crime). He sent him back to us. Nothing has been done by him which is

worthy of death. I will therefore chastise him and release him." But they shouted with the whole multitude saying "Take this man and release Barabbas to us." (Barabbas) had been thrown into prison because of an insurrection and murder which had happened in the city. But again Pilate called (out) to them wanting to release Jesus. But they shouted saying "Crucify him. Crucify him." But a third time he said to them "But what evil has this man committed? I have found no reason to condemn him to death. I will therefore chastise him and release him." But they insisted with loud voices asking that he be crucified. Their voices prevailed. Pilate therefore decided to carry out their request. He released the one they had asked for (even though) he had been thrown into prison because of insurrection and murder. He delivered Jesus up to what they wanted. 23:1-25

6. As they led him (Jesus) away, they seized a certain Cyrenian named Simon who was coming (in) from the country. They placed the cross on him to carry behind Jesus. Following behind them was a great multitude of the people and a crowd of women who mourned and lamented for him. Turning to them Jesus said "Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep over me. Weep for yourselves and for your children because the days will come when they say "Blessed are the barren and the wombs which never bore and the breasts which have not suckled". Then they will say to the mountains "Fall on us" and to the hills "Cover us." This is because if they do these things to a tree which is full of sap, what will happen in the dry?" There were also two others led away with thim. They were criminals who were condemned to be killed. When they came

upon the place being called the Skull they crucified him and the criminals - one on the right and one on the left of him. Jesus said "Father forgive them. They do not know what they are doing." (Instead of) dividing his garments they cast lots for them. The people stood (there) looking. And the rulers were also there scoffing. They were saying "Others he saved. Let him save himself if this man is the Christ, the chosen one of God." The soldiers also mocked him. Approaching they offered him vinegar saying "If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself." There was also a superscription over him which said "This is the king of the Jews". One of the hanged criminals blasphemed him "Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us as well." But the other answered and rebuked him saying "Do you not fear God. You are undergoing the same judgement. But this is just for us. We are receiving

back what we deserve. But this man has done nothing amiss." And he said "Jesus. Remember me when you come into your kingdom." And he (Jesus) said to him "Truly I tell you today you will be with me in paradise." It was now about the sixth hour and darkness came over all the land until the ninth hour. The sun was failing and the veil of the shrine was torn down the middle. And, crying out with a great voice Jesus said "Father. Into your hands I commit my spirit." With this saying he died. On seeing (this) the centurion glorified God saying "Truly this was a righteous man." And all the crowds came up at this sight, beholding what was happening. Smiting their breasts they returned (home). And standing afar off were all those who were known to him. This included the women who accompanied him from Galilee. They were watching these things. 23:26-49

7. As it happened, there was a man called Joseph who was a councillor. He was a good and righteous man. He did not agree with the council and what they had done. He came from Arimathea, a Jewish city, which was waiting for the kingdom of God. This man approached Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Taking it down he wrapped it in linen and placed him in a tomb which was hewn from stone. Nobody had as yet been laid there. It was preparation day and a Sabbath day was coming on. The women who had come from Galilee with (Jesus) were following behind. They saw the tomb and how his body was placed there. Returning (back to their base) they prepared spices and ointment. On the

Sabbath they rested according to the requirement of the commandment. But on the first day of the week, while it was still very early they came to the tomb carrying the spices which they had prepared. They found that the stone had been rolled away from the tomb. Entering in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. They were perplexed about this. Then behold there were two men standing by them in shining clothing. They were terrified and bent down with their faces to the ground. They (the two men) said to them. "Why are you looking for the one who is alive amongst those who are dead?" He is not here but has been raised. Remember how he spoke to you while still in Galilee saying "It behoves the Son of man to be

delivered into the hands of sinful men to be crucified. On the third day he will rise again." They (the women) remembered his words. Returning from the tomb they reported all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. Now these women were Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James as well as others. They came and told the apostles these things but it seemed to them (the apostles) that these words were folly and they disbelieved them (the women). (verse 12 in some ancient texts says - "But Peter went running to the tomb. He bent down and saw the binding cloths but nothing else. Then he went back home, amazed at what had happened.") 23:50-24:12

8. It happened that two of them (followers of Jesus) were journeying on that same day to a village about sixty furlongs away from Jerusalem. It was called Emmaus. As they talked to each other about all the things that had happened Jesus himself drew near and journeyed with them. But their eyes were held and they did not recognise him. He said to them "What are you talking about as you walk along? They stood with sad faces. One of them who was called Cleopas said to him. You must be a stranger in Jerusalem not to know what has been happening there during these days. He said to them "What things?" They said to him "The things about Jesus the Nazarene. He was a prophet, a man powerful in work and word before God

and all the people. The chief priests and our rulers delivered him to the judgement of death and crucified him. We had been hoping that he was the one who was to redeem Israel. But with all these things, this is the third day since all this happened. And some of the women amongst us have astonished us. They were at the tomb early. Not finding his body they returned claiming to have seen a vision of angels who say that he is alive. And some of those with us went to the tomb and found it as indeed the women said. But him they did not see. And he (Jesus) said to them "O foolish and slow in heart fellows. Do you not believe all the things that the prophets spoke about - how it behoved the Christ to

suffer and so enter into his glory?" And beginning with Moses and all the prophets he explained to them all the things in the Scriptures concerning himself. As they drew near to the village where they were going, he pretended to be going further on. They urged him saying "Stay with us as it is toward evening and the day has now declined." He went in to stay with them. And it happened as he reclined with them he took the loaf and blessed it. Then having broken it he handed it to them. And their eyes were opened up and they recognised him. And he became invisible to them. They said to each other. "Did not our hearts burn within us as he spoke to us on the journey, as he opened up to us the Scriptures." 24:13-32

9. And rising up within the same hour, they returned to Jerusalem. They found that the eleven had gathered and those who were with them. They were saying "The Lord really was raised and has appeared to Simon." And so (the two from Emmaus) related what happened on the way and how they recognised (Jesus) in his breaking of the loaf of bread. (Even) as they told these things He stood in the midst of them. But they were scared and indeed terrified as they thought they were looking at a spirit. He said to them "Why are you troubled? What thoughts come up from within your heart? See my hands and look at my

feet so you know it is myself. A spirit does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have." And yet they still disbelieved, even as they rejoiced and marvelled. He said to them "Have you any food here?" They handed to him a part of a broiled fish. Taking hold of it before them he ate it. He then said to them "These words which I spoke to you (on the way to Emmaus) are still being fulfilled. It behoves that all the things that have been written in the law of Moses and the prophets and psalms concerning me be fulfilled. Then he opened up to them the mind of the Scriptures so they could understand. He said to them "Thus it has been written that the

Christ should suffer and rise again out of the dead on the third day. And so also should repentance until forgiveness of sins be proclaimed to all the nations - starting from Jerusalem. You are the witnesses of these things. Behold I send forth the promise of my Father upon you. Yet you need to remain in the city until you are clothed out of the heights of power." And (after that) he led them out as far as Bethany. And lifting up his hands he blessed them. It was while he was blessing them that he withdrew from them. They returned to Jerusalem with a great joy and were continually in the temple blessing God. 24:33-53

They returned to Jerusalem 24:52