Part VIII. The Fourth Passover; Our Lord’s Passion; And The Accompanying

Events Until The End Of The Jewish Sabbath.

TIME. _Two days_.

§ 133. The Passover Meal. Contention among the Twelve. (Evening Introducing The Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXVI. 20. CH. XIV. 17. 20 Now when the even was come, 17 And in the evening he he sat down with the twelve. cometh with the twelve.

Luke. CH. XXII. 14-18, 24-30. 14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. 15 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. 17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide _it_ among yourselves. 18 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. 24 And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. 25 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors. 26 But ye _shall_ not _be_ so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve. 27 For whether _is_ greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? _is_ not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth. 28 Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations. 29 And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; 30 That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

§ 134. Jesus washes the feet of his disciples. (Evening Introducing The Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

John. CH. XII. 1-20. Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end. 2 And supper being ended, (the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s _son_, to betray him,) 3 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God; 4 He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. 5 After that, he poureth water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe _them_ with the towel wherewith he was girded. 6 Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? 7 Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. 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. 9 Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also _my_ hands and _my_ head. 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. 11 For he knew who should betray him: therefore said he, Ye are not all clean. 12 So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? 13 Ye call me Master, and Lord: and ye say well; for _so_ I am. 14 If I then, _your_ Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. 16 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him. 17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. 18 I speak not of you all; I know whom I have chosen; but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me, hath lifted up his heel against me.(261) 19 Now I tell you before it come, that when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am _he_. 20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send, receiveth me; and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me.

§ 135. Jesus points out the traitor. Judas withdraws. (Evening Introducing The Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXVI. 21-25. CH. XIV. 18-21. 21 And as they did eat, he 18 And as they sat, and did said, Verily I say unto you, eat, Jesus said, Verily I say That one of you shall betray unto you, One of you which me. eateth with me, shall betray me. 22 And they were exceeding 19 And they began to be sorrowful, and began every one sorrowful, and to say unto him of them to say unto him, Lord, one by one, _Is_ it I? and is it I? another _said_, _Is_ it I? 23 And he answered and said, 20 And he answered and said He that dippeth _his_ hand unto them, _It is_ one of the with me in the dish, the same twelve that dippeth with me in shall betray me. the dish. 24 The Son of man goeth, as it 21 The Son of man indeed is written of him: but wo unto goeth, as it is written of that man by whom the Son of him: but wo to that man by man is betrayed! it had been whom the Son of man is good for that man if he had betrayed! good were it for not been born. that man if he had never been born. 25 Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.

Luke. John. CH. XXII. 21-23. CH. XIII. 21-35. 21 But behold, the hand of him 21 When Jesus had thus said, that betrayeth me _is_ with me he was troubled in spirit, and on the table. testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22 And truly the Son of man goeth as it was determined: but wo unto that man by whom he is betrayed! 22 Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. 23 Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom, one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. 23 And they began to inquire 24 Simon Peter therefore among themselves, which of beckoned to him, that he them it was that should do should ask who it should be of this thing. whom he spake. 25 He then, lying on Jesus’ breast, saith unto him, Lord, who is it? 26 Jesus answered, He it is to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped _it_. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave _it_ to Judas Iscariot _the son_ of Simon. 27 And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly. 28 Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him. 29 For some _of them_ thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy _those things_ that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor. 30 He then, having received the sop, went immediately out: and it was night. 31 Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him. 32 If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him. 33 Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me; and, as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come, so now I say to you. 34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35 By this shall all _men_ know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

§ 136. Jesus foretells the fall of Peter, and the dispersion of the Twelve. (Evening Introducing The Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXVI. 31-35. CH. XIV. 27-31. 31 Then saith Jesus unto them, 27 And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite it is written, I will smite the Shepherd, and the sheep of the Shepherd, and the sheep the flock shall be scattered shall be scattered. abroad.(262) 32 But after I am risen again, 28 But after that I am risen, I will go before you into I will go before you into Galilee. Galilee. 33 Peter answered and said 29 But Peter said unto him, unto him, Though all _men_ Although all shall be shall be offended because of offended, yet _will_ not I. thee, _yet_ will I never be offended. 34 Jesus said unto him, 30 And Jesus saith unto him, Verily, I say unto thee, That Verily, I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock this day, _even_ in this crow, thou shalt deny me night, before the cock crow thrice. twice,(263) thou shalt deny me thrice. 35 Peter said unto him, Though 31 But he spake the more I should die with thee, yet vehemently, If I should die will not I deny thee. Likewise with thee, I will not deny also said all the disciples. thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.

Luke. John. CH. XXII. 31-38. CH. XIII. 36-38. 31 And the Lord said, Simon, 36 Simon Peter said unto him, Simon, behold, Satan hath Lord, whither goest thou? desired _to have_ you, that he Jesus answered him, Whither I may sift _you_ as wheat: go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterward. 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 33 And he said unto him, Lord, 37 Peter said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, why cannot I follow thee now? both into prison, and to I will lay down my life for death. thy sake. 34 And he said, I tell thee, 38 Jesus answered him, Wilt Peter, the cock shall not crow thou lay down thy life for my this day, before that thou sake? Verily, verily, I say shalt thrice deny that thou unto thee, The cock shall not knowest me. crow, till thou hast denied me thrice. 35 And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. 36 Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take _it_, and likewise _his_ scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.(264) 37 For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors:(265) for the things concerning me have an end. 38 And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.

§ 137. The Lord’s Supper. (Evening Introducing The Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXVI. 26-29. CH. XIV. 22-25. 26 And(266) as they were 22 And as they did eat, Jesus eating,(267) Jesus took bread, took bread, and blessed, and and blessed _it_, and brake brake _it_, and gave to them, _it_, and gave _it_ to the and said, Take, eat: this is disciples, and said, Take, my body. eat; this is my body. 27 And he took the cup, and 23 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave _it_ to when he had given thanks, he them, saying, Drink ye all of gave _it_ to them: and they it; all drank of it. 28 For this is my blood of the 24 And he said unto them, This new testament,(268) which is is my blood of the new shed for many for the testament, which is shed for remission of sins. many. 29 But I say unto you, I will 25 Verily, I say unto you, I not drink henceforth of this will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with day that I drink it new in the you in my Father’s kingdom. kingdom of God.

Luke. CH. XXII. 19-20. 19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake _it_, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. 20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup _is_ the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

§ 138. Jesus comforts his disciples. The Holy Spirit promised. (Evening Introducing The Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

John. CH. XIV. 1-31. Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many mansions; if _it were_ not _so_, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself; that where I am, _there_ ye may be also. 4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. 5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. 8 Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us. 9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me, hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou _then_, Shew us the Father? 10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you, I speak not of myself: but the Father, that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. 11 Believe me that I _am_ in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake. 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater _works_ than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do _it_. 15 If ye love me, keep my commandments: 16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 17 _Even_ the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. 18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. 19 Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. 20 At that day ye shall know that I _am_ in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. 21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me, shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. 22 Judas saith unto him, (not Iscariot) Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? 23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. 24 He that loveth me not, keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father’s which sent me. 25 These things have I spoken unto you, being _yet_ present with you. 26 But the Comforter, _which is_ the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. 27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. 28 Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come _again_ unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I. 29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that when it is come to pass, ye might believe. 30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. 31 But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.

§ 139. Christ the true Vine. His disciples hated by the world. (Evening Introducing The Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

John. CH. XV. 1-27. I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit, he taketh away: and every _branch_ that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine: no more can ye, except ye abide in me. 5 I am the vine, ye _are_ the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. 6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast _them_ into the fire, and they are burned. 7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. 8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. 9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. 10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. 11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and _that_ your joy might be full. 12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. 13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. 15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father, I have made known unto you. 16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and _that_ your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it to you. 17 These things I command you, that ye love one another. 18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before _it hated_ you. 19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own; but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. 20 Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you: if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. 21 But all these things will they do unto you for my name’s sake, because they know not him that sent me. 22 If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloak for their sin. 23 He that hateth me, hateth my Father also. 24 If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen, and hated both me and my Father. 25 But _this cometh to pass_, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.(269) 26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, _even_ the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me. 27 And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.

§ 140. Persecution foretold. Further promise of the Holy Spirit. (Evening Introducing The Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

John. CH. XVI. 1-33. These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. 2 They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you, will think that he doeth God service. 3 And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. 4 But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning because I was with you. 5 But now I go my way to him that sent me, and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? 6 But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart. 7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. 12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13 Howbeit, when he, the Spirit of truth is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, _that_ shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew _it_ unto you. 15 All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you. 16 A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father. 17 Then said _some_ of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me; and, Because I go to the Father? 18 They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith. 19 Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye inquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me? 20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, that ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. 21 A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world. 22 And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. 23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give _it_ you. 24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. 25 These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father. 26 At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you: 27 For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God. 28 I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father. 29 His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb. 30 Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God. 31 Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe? 32 Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. 33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer: I have overcome the world.

§ 141. Christ’s last prayer with his disciples. (Evening Introducing The Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

John. CH. XVII. 1-26. These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: 2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. 3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent. 4 I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. 5 And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self, with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. 6 I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. 7 Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee: 8 For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received _them_, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. 9 I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine. 10 And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them. 11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we _are_. 12 While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.(270) 13 And now come I to thee, and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. 14 I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 15 I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. 16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. 19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. 20 Neither pray I for these alone; but for them also which shall believe on me through their word: 21 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, _art_ in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. 22 And the glory which thou gavest me, I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one; 23 I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them as thou hast loved me. 24 Father, I will that they also whom thou hast given me be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. 25 O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. 26 And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare _it_: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me, may be in them, and I in them.

§ 142. The agony in Gethsemane. (Evening Introducing The Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXVI. 30, 36-46. CH. XIV. 26, 32-42. 30 And when they had sung a 26 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. mount of Olives. 36 Then cometh Jesus with them 32 And they came to a place unto a place called which was named Gethsemane: Gethsemane, and saith unto the and he saith to his disciples, disciples, Sit ye here, while Sit ye here, while I shall I go and pray yonder. pray. 37 And he took with him Peter, 33 And he taketh with him and the two sons of Zebedee, Peter, and James, and John, and began to be sorrowful and and began to be sore amazed, very heavy. and to be very heavy; 38 Then saith he unto them, My 34 And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, soul is exceeding sorrowful even unto death: tarry ye unto death: tarry ye here, and here, and watch with me. watch. 39 And he went a little 35 And he went forward a further, and fell on his face, little, and fell on the and prayed, saying, O my ground, and prayed that, if it Father, if it be possible, let were possible, the hour might this cup pass from me: pass from him. nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou _wilt_. 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. 40 And he cometh unto the 37 And he cometh, and findeth disciples, and findeth them them sleeping, and saith unto asleep, and saith unto Peter, Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? What! could ye not watch with couldest not thou watch one me one hour? hour? 41 Watch and pray, that ye 38 Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter not into temptation: the enter into temptation. The spirit indeed _is_ willing, spirit truly _is_ ready, but but the flesh _is_ weak. the flesh _is_ weak. 42 He went away again the 39 And again he went away, and second time, and prayed, prayed, and spake the same saying, O my Father, if this words. cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done. 43 And he came and found them 40 And when he returned, he asleep again: for their eyes found them asleep again, (for were heavy. their eyes were heavy;) neither wist they what to answer him. 44 And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. 45 Then cometh he to his 41 And he cometh the third disciples, and saith unto time, and saith unto them, them, Sleep on now, and take Sleep on now, and take _your_ _your_ rest: behold, the hour rest: it is enough, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is come: behold, the Son of is betrayed into the hands of man is betrayed into the hands sinners. of sinners. 46 Rise, let us be going: 42 Rise up, let us go; lo, he behold, he is at hand that that betrayeth me is at hand. doth betray me.

Luke. John. CH. XXII. 39-46. CH. XVIII. 1. 39 And he came out, and went, When Jesus had spoken these as he was wont, to the mount words, he went forth with his of Olives; and his disciples disciples over the brook also followed him. Cedron, where was a garden, into which he entered, and his disciples. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless, not my will, but thine, be done. 43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. 44 And being in an agony, he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood(271) falling down to the ground. 45 And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,(272) 46 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.

§ 143. Jesus betrayed and made prisoner. (Evening Introducing The Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Mount of Olives_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXVI. 47-56. CH. XIV. 43-52 47 And while he yet spake, lo, 43 And immediately while he Judas, one of the twelve, yet spake, cometh Judas, one came, and with him a great of the twelve, and with him a multitude with swords and great multitude with swords staves, from the chief priests and staves, from the chief and elders of the people. priests, and the scribes, and the elders. 48 Now, he that betrayed him, 44 And he that betrayed him, gave them a sign, saying, had given them a token, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that saying, Whomsoever I shall same is he; hold him fast. kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead _him_ away safely. 49 And forthwith he came to 45 And as soon as he was come, Jesus, and said, Hail Master; he goeth straightway to him, and kissed him. and saith, Master, Master; and kissed him. 50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. 51 And behold, one of them 47 And one of them that stood which were with Jesus, by, drew a sword, and smote a stretched out _his_ hand, and servant of the high priest, drew his sword, and struck a and cut off his ear. 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.(273) 53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? 54 But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be? 55 In that same hour said 48 And Jesus answered and said Jesus to the multitudes, Are unto them, Are ye come out as ye come out as against a thief against a thief, with swords with swords and staves for to and _with_ staves to take me? take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me. 56 But all this was done, that 49 I was daily with you in the the scriptures of the prophets temple, teaching, and ye took might be fulfilled. me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook 50 And they all forsook him him, and fled. 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. 52 And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked.

Luke. John. CH. XXII. 47-53. CH. XVIII. 2-21. 47 And while he yet spake, 2 And Judas also, which behold a multitude, and he betrayed him, knew the place: that was called Judas, one of for Jesus ofttimes resorted the twelve, went before them, thither with his disciples. and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. 3 Judas then, having received a band _of men_ and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns, and torches, and weapons. 48 But Jesus said unto him, 4 Jesus therefore, knowing all Judas, betrayest thou the Son things that should come upon of man with a kiss? him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? 49 When they which were about 5 They answered him, Jesus of him, saw what would follow, Nazareth. Jesus saith unto they said unto him, Lord, them, I am _he_.(274) And shall we smite with the sword? Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them. 6 As soon then as he had said unto them, I am _he_, they went backward, and fell to the ground. 7 Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth. 8 Jesus answered, I have told you that I am _he_. If therefore ye seek me, let these go their way: 9 That the saying might be fulfilled which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me, have I lost none. 50 And one of them smote the 10 Then Simon Peter,(275) servant of the high priest, having a sword, drew it, and and cut off his right ear. smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. 51 And Jesus answered and 11 Then said Jesus unto Peter, said, Suffer ye thus far. And Put up thy sword into the he touched his ear, and healed sheath: the cup which my him. Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? 52 Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders which were come to him, Be ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves? 53 When I was daily with you 12 Then the band, and the in the temple, ye stretched captain, and officers of the forth no hands against me: but Jews took Jesus, and bound this is your hour, and power him. of darkness.

§ 144. Jesus before Caiaphas. Peter thrice denies him. (Night Introducing The Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXVI. 57, 58, 69-75. CH. XIV. 53, 54, 66-72. 57 And they that had laid hold 53 And they led Jesus away to on Jesus, led _him_ away to the high priest: and with him Caiaphas the high priest, were assembled all the chief where the scribes and the priests, and the elders and elders were assembled. the scribes. 58 But Peter followed him afar 54 And Peter followed him afar off, unto the high priest’s off, even into the palace of palace, and went in, and sat the high priest: and he sat with the servants to see the with the servants, and warmed end. himself at the fire. 69 Now Peter sat without in 66 And as Peter was beneath in the palace: and a damsel came the palace, there cometh one unto him, saying, Thou also of the maids of the high wast with Jesus of Galilee. priest: 67 And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth. 70 But he denied before _them_ 68 But he denied, saying, I all, saying, I know not what know not, neither understand I thou sayest. what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew. 71 And when he was gone out 69 And a maid saw him again, into the porch,(276) another and began to say to them that _maid_ saw him, and said unto stood by, This is _one_ of them that were there, This them. _fellow_ was also with Jesus of Nazareth. 72 And again he denied with an 70 And he denied it again. And oath, I do not know the man. a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art _one_ of them: for thou art a Galilean, and thy speech agreeth _thereto_. 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. 74 Then began he to curse and 71 But he began to curse and to swear, _saying_, I know not to swear, _saying_, I know not the man. And immediately the this man of whom ye speak. cock crew. 75 And Peter remembered the 72 And the second time the word of Jesus, which said unto cock crew. And Peter called to him, Before the cock crow thou mind the word that Jesus said shalt deny me thrice. And he unto him, Before the cock crow went out, and wept bitterly. twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.

Luke. John. CH. XXII. 54-62. CH. XVIII. 13-18, 25-27. Then took they him, and led 13 And led him away to Annas _him_ and brought him into the first,(277) (for he was high priest’s house. And Peter father-in-law to Caiaphas, followed afar off. which was the high priest that same year.) 14 Now Caiaphas was he which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people. 15 And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and _so did_ another disciple. That disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus, into the palace of the high priest. 16 But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter. 55 And when they had kindled a 18 And the servants and fire in the midst of the hall, officers stood there, who had and were set down together, made a fire of coals; (for it Peter sat down among them. was cold) and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself. 56 But a certain maid beheld 17 Then saith the damsel that him as he sat by the fire, and kept the door unto Peter, Art earnestly looked upon him, and not thou also _one_ of this said, This man was also with man’s disciples? He saith, I him. am not. 57 And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not. 58 And after a little while 25 And Simon Peter stood and another saw him, and said, warmed himself. They said Thou art also of them. And therefore unto him, Art not Peter said, Man, I am not. thou also _one_ of his disciples? He denied _it_, and said, I am not. 59 And about the space of one 26 One of the servants of the hour after, another high priest (being his kinsman confidently affirmed, saying, whose ear Peter cut off) Of a truth this _fellow_ also saith, did not I see thee in was with him: for he is a the garden with him? Galilean. 60 And Peter said, Man, I know 27 Peter then denied again: not(278) what thou sayest. And and immediately the cock immediately, while he yet crew.(279) spake, the cock crew. 61 And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. 62 And Peter went out and wept bitterly.

§ 145. Jesus before Caiaphas. He declares himself to be the Christ, &c. (Morning Of The Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXVI. 59-68. CH. XIV. 55-65. 59 Now the chief priests and 55 And the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, all the council sought for sought false witness against witness against Jesus to put Jesus, to put him to death; him to death; and found none: 60 But found none: yea, though 56 For many bare false witness many false witnesses came, against him, but their witness _yet_ found they none. At the agreed not together. last came two false witnesses, 57 And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying, 61 And said, This _fellow_ 58 We heard him say, I will said, I am able to destroy the destroy this temple that is temple of God, and to build it made with hands, and within in three days. three days I will build another made without hands. 59 But neither so did their witness agree together. 62 And the high priest arose, 60 And the high priest stood and said unto him, Answerest up in the midst, and asked thou nothing? what _is it Jesus, saying, Answerest thou which_ these witness against nothing? what _is it which_ thee? these witness against thee? 63 But Jesus held his peace. 61 But he held his peace, and And the high priest answered answered nothing. Again the and said unto him, I adjure high priest asked him, and thee by the living God, that said unto him, Art thou the thou tell us whether thou be Christ, the Son of the the Christ, the Son of God. Blessed? 64 Jesus saith unto him, Thou 62 And Jesus said, I am: and hast said: nevertheless, I say ye shall see the Son of man unto you, Hereafter shall ye sitting on the right hand of see the Son of man sitting on power, and coming in the the right hand of power, and clouds of heaven. coming in the clouds of heaven. 65 Then the high priest rent 63 Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath his clothes, and saith, What spoken blasphemy; what further need we any further witnesses? need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy. 66 What think ye? They 64 Ye have heard the answered and said, He is blasphemy: what think ye? And guilty of death. they all condemned him to be guilty of death. 67 Then did they spit in his 65 And some began to spit on face, and buffeted him; and him, and to cover his face, others smote _him_ with the and to buffet him, and to say palms of their hands, unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands. 68 Saying, Prophesy unto us,(280) thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?

Luke. John. CH. XXII. 63-71. CH. XVIII. 19-24. 66 And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people, and the chief priests, and the scribes, came together, and led him into their council, saying, 67 Art thou the Christ? tell 19 The high priest then asked us. And he said unto them, If Jesus of his disciples, and of I tell you, ye will not his doctrine. believe. 68 And if I also ask _you_, ye 20 Jesus answered him, I spake will not answer me, nor let openly to the world; I ever _me_ go. taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. 69 Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God. 70 Then said they all, Art 21 Why askest thou me? ask thou then the Son of God? And them which heard me, what I he said unto them, Ye say that have said unto them: behold, I am. they know what I said. 71 And they said, What need we 22 And when he had thus any further witness? for we spoken, one of the officers ourselves have heard of his which stood by, struck Jesus own mouth. with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so? 63 And the men that held Jesus, mocked him, and smote _him_. 64 And when they had 23 Jesus answered him, If I blindfolded him, they struck have spoken evil, bear witness him on the face, and asked of the evil: but if well, why him, saying, Prophesy, who is smitest thou me? it that smote thee? 65 And many other things 24 (Now Annas had sent him blasphemously spake they bound unto Caiaphas the high against him. priest.)

§ 146. The Sanhedrim lead Jesus away to Pilate. (Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXVII. 1, 2, 11-14. CH. XV. 1-5. When the morning was come, all And straightway in the morning the chief priests and elders the chief priests held a of the people took counsel consultation with the elders against Jesus to put him to and scribes, and the whole death. council, and bound Jesus, and carried _him_ away, and delivered _him_ to Pilate. 2 And when they had bound him, they led _him_ away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor. 11 And Jesus stood before the 2 And Pilate asked him, Art governor: and the governor thou the King of the Jews? And asked him, saying, Art thou he answering, said unto him, the King of the Jews? And Thou sayest it. Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest. 12 And when he was accused of 3 And the chief priests the chief priests and elders, accused him of many things: he answered nothing. but he answered nothing. 13 Then saith Pilate unto him, 4 And Pilate asked him again, Hearest thou not how many saying, Answerest thou things they witness against nothing? behold how many thee? things they witness against thee. 14 And he answered him to 5 But Jesus yet answered never a word; insomuch that nothing: so that Pilate the governor marvelled marvelled. greatly.

Luke. John. CH. XXIII. 1-5. CH. XVIII. 28-38. And the whole multitude of 28 Then led they Jesus from them arose, and led him unto Caiaphas unto the hall of Pilate. judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment-hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover. 2 And they began to accuse 29 Pilate then went out unto him, saying, We found this them, and said, What _fellow_ perverting the accusation bring ye against nation, and forbidding to give this man? tribute to Cesar, saying, That he himself is Christ, a King. 30 They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee. 31 Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death: 32 That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die. 3 And Pilate asked him saying, 33 Then Pilate entered into Art thou the King of the Jews? the judgment-hall again, and And he answered him and said, called Jesus, and said unto Thou sayest _it_. him, Art thou the King of the Jews? 34 Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me? 35 Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation, and the chief priests, have delivered thee unto me. What hast thou done? 36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight,(281) that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. 37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth, heareth my voice. 4 Then said Pilate to the 38 Pilate saith unto him, What chief priests, and _to_ the is truth? And when he had said people, I find no fault in this, he went out again unto this man. the Jews, and saith them, I find in him no fault _at all_. 5 And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place.

§ 147. Jesus before Herod. (Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Luke. CH. XXIII. 6-12. 6 When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilean. 7 And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself was also at Jerusalem at that time.(282) 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. 9 Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing. 10 And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him. 11 And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked _him_, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate. 12 And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together; for before they were at enmity between themselves.

§ 148. Pilate seeks to release Jesus. The Jews demand Barabbas. (Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXVII. 15-26. CH. XV. 6-15. 15 Now at _that_ feast, the 6 Now at _that_ feast he governor was wont to release released unto them one unto the people a prisoner, prisoner, whomsoever they whom they would. desired. 16 And they had then a notable 7 And there was _one_ named prisoner, called Barabbas. Barabbas, _which lay_ bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection. 17 Therefore, when they were 8 And the multitude crying gathered together, Pilate said aloud, began to desire _him to unto them, Whom will ye that I do_ as he had ever done unto release unto you? Barabbas, or them. Jesus, which is called Christ? 9 But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews? 18 (For he knew that for envy 10 (For he knew that the chief they had delivered him.) priests had delivered him for envy.) 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. 20 But the chief priests and 11 But the chief priests moved elders persuaded the multitude the people that he should that they should ask Barabbas, rather release Barabbas unto and destroy Jesus. them. 21 The governor answered and 12 And Pilate answered, and said unto them, Whether of the said again unto them, What twain, will ye that I release will ye then, that I shall do unto you? They said, Barabbas. _unto him_ whom ye call the King of the Jews? 22 Pilate saith unto them, 13 And they cried out again, What shall I do then with Crucify him. Jesus, which is called Christ? _They_ all say unto him, Let him be crucified. 23 And the governor said, Why! 14 Then Pilate said unto them, what evil hath he done? But Why, what evil hath he done? they cried out the more, And they cried out the more saying, Let him be crucified. exceedingly, Crucify him. 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_. 25 Then answered all the people, and said, His blood _be_ on us, and on our children. 26 Then released he Barabbas 15 And _so_ Pilate, willing to unto them: content the people, released Barabbas unto them.

Luke. John. CH. XXIII. 13-25. CH. XVIII. 39, 40. 13 And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests, and the 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; 15 No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him: 16 I will therefore chastise 39 But ye have a custom that I him, and release _him_. should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore, that I release unto you the king of the Jews? 17 (For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.) 18 And they cried out all at 40 Then cried they all again, once, saying, Away with this saying, Not this man, but _man_, and release unto us Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a Barabbas: robber. 19 (Who, for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.) 20 Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again unto them. 21 But they cried, saying, Crucify _him_, crucify him. 22 And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no cause of death in him; I will therefore chastise him, and let _him_ go. 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. 24 And Pilate gave sentence(283) that it should be as they required. 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.

§ 149. Pilate delivers up Jesus to death. He is scourged and mocked. _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXVII. 26-30. CH. XV. 15-19. 26 And when he had scourged 15 And delivered Jesus, when Jesus, he delivered _him_ to he had scourged _him_, to be be crucified. crucified. 27 Then the soldiers of the 16 And the soldiers led him governor took Jesus into the away into the hall, called common hall, and gathered unto Pretorium; and they call him the whole band _of together the whole band; soldiers_. 28 And they stripped him, and 17 And they clothed him with put on him a scarlet robe. purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his _head_, 29 And when they had platted a 18 And began to salute him, crown of thorns, they put _it_ Hail, King of the Jews! 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! 30 And they spit upon him, and 19 And they smote him on the took the reed, and smote him head with a reed, and did spit on the head. upon him, and bowing _their_ knees, worshipped him.

John. CH. XIX. 1-3. Then Pilate therefore took Jesus and scourged _him_. 2 And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put _it_ on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, 3 And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.

§ 150. Pilate again seeks to release Jesus. (Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

John. CH. XIX. 4-16. 4 Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him. 5 Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And _Pilate_ saith unto them, Behold the man! 6 When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify _him_, crucify _him_. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify _him_: for I find no fault in him. 7 The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God. 8 When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid; 9 And went again into the judgment-hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer. 10 Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not, that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee? 11 Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power _at all_ against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin. 12 And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him; but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Cesar’s friend. Whosoever maketh himself a king, speaketh against Cesar. 13 When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment-seat, in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. 14 And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour:(284) and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! 15 But they cried out, Away with _him_, away with _him_, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Cesar. 16 Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified.

§ 151. Judas repents, and hangs himself. (Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. CH. XXVII. 3-10. 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, 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_. 5 And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself. 6 And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood. 7 And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter’s field, to bury strangers in. 8 Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day. 9 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy(285) the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value; 10 And gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord appointed me.(286)

§ 152. Jesus is led away to be crucified. (Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXVII. 31-34. CH. XV. 20-23. 31 And after that they had 20 And when they had mocked mocked him, they took the robe him, they took off the purple off from him, and put his own from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him clothes on him, and led him away to crucify _him_. out to crucify him. 32 And as they came out, they 21 And they compel one Simon a found a man of Cyrene, Simon Cyrenian, who passed by, by name: him they compelled to coming out of the country, the bear his cross. father of Alexander and Rufus,(287) to bear his cross. 33 And when they were come 22 And they bring him unto the unto a place called Golgotha, place Golgotha, which is, that is to say, A place of a being interpreted, The place skull, of a skull. 34 They gave him vinegar to 23 And they gave him to drink, drink, mingled with gall: and wine mingled with myrrh: but when he had tasted _thereof_, he received _it_ not. he would not drink.

Luke. John. CH. XXIII. 26-33. CH. XIX. 16-17. 26 And as they led him away, 16 And they took Jesus, and they laid hold upon one Simon led _him_ away. a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear _it_ after Jesus. 27 And there followed him a 17 And he bearing his cross great company of people, and of women, which 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. 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.(288) 30 Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us.(289) 31 For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry? 32 And there were also two others, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. 33 And when they were come to went forth into a place called the place which is called _the place_ of a skull, which Calvary, is called in the Hebrew, Golgotha.

§ 153. The Crucifixion. (Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXVII. 35-38. CH. XV. 24-28. 35 And they crucified him, and 24 And when they had crucified parted his garments, casting him, they parted his garments, lots: that it might be casting lots upon them, what fulfilled which was spoken by every man should take. the prophet; They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.(290) 36 And sitting down, they 25 And it was the third hour, watched him there: and they crucified him. 37 And set up over his head 26 And the superscription of his accusation(291) written, his accusation was written THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE over, THE KING OF THE JEWS. JEWS. 38 Then were there two thieves 27 And with him they crucify crucified with him: one on the two thieves, the one on his right hand, and another on the right hand, and the other on left. his left. 28 And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with the transgressors.(292)

Luke. John. CH. XXIII. 33, 34, 38. CH. XIX. 18-24. 33 There they crucified him, 18 Where they crucified him, and the malefactors; one on and two other with him, on the right hand, and the other either side one, and Jesus in on the left. the midst. 34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them: for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. 38 And a superscription also 19 And Pilate wrote a title, was written over him, in and put it on the cross. And letters of Greek, and Latin, the writing was, JESUS OF and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE OF THE JEWS. JEWS. 20 This title then read many of Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, _and_ Greek, _and_ Latin. 21 Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews. 22 Pilate answered, What I have written, I have written. 23 Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts,(293) to every soldier a part; and also _his_ coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. 24 They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.

§ 154. The Jews mock at Jesus on the cross. He commends his mother to John. (Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXVII. 39-44. CH. XV. 29-32. 39 And they that passed by, 29 And they that passed by, reviled him, wagging their railed on him, wagging their heads, heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest _it_ in three days, 40 And saying, Thou that 30 Save thyself, and come down destroyest the temple, and from the cross. buildest _it_ in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross. 41 Likewise also the chief 31 Likewise also the chief priests mocking _him_, with priests mocking, said among the scribes and elders, said, themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save. 42 He saved others; himself he 32 Let Christ the King of cannot save. If he be the King Israel descend now from the of Israel, let him now come cross, that we may see and down from the cross, and we believe. And they that were will believe him. crucified with him, reviled him. 43 He trusted in God; let him deliver him now if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.(294) 44 The thieves also which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.

Luke. John. CH. XXIII. 35-37, 39-43. CH. XIX. 25-27. 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. 36 And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar,(295) 37 And saying, If thou be the King of the Jews, save thyself. 39 And one of the malefactors,(296) which were hanged, railed on him, saying, If thou be 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? 41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. 42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. 43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily, I say unto thee, To-day shalt thou be with me in paradise. 25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus, his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the _wife_ of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! 27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own _home_.

§ 155. Darkness prevails. Christ expires on the cross. (Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXVII. 45-50. CH. XV. 33-37. 45 Now, from the sixth hour 33 And when the sixth hour was there was darkness over all come, there was darkness over the land unto the ninth hour. the whole land, until the ninth hour. 46 And about the ninth hour 34 And at the ninth hour Jesus Jesus cried with a loud voice, cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? that is to say, sabachthani? which is, being My God, my God, why hast thou interpreted, My God, my God, forsaken me?(297) why hast thou forsaken me? 47 Some of them that stood 35 And some of them that stood there, when they heard _that_, by, when they heard _it_, said, This _man_ calleth for said, Behold, he calleth Elias. Elias. 48 And straightway one of them 36 And one ran and filled a ran, and took a spunge, and spunge full of vinegar, and filled _it_ with vinegar,(298) put _it_ on a reed, and gave and put _it_ on a reed, and him to drink, saying, Let gave him to drink. alone; let us see whether Elias will come to take him down. 49 The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias(299) will come to save him. 50 Jesus, when he had cried 37 And Jesus cried with a loud again with a loud voice, voice, and gave up the ghost. yielded up the ghost.

Luke. John. CH. XXIII. 44-46. CH. XIX. 28-30. 44 And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth(300) until the ninth hour. 45 And the sun was darkened, 28 After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.(301) 29 Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put _it_ upon hyssop, and put _it_ to his mouth. 46 And when Jesus had cried 30 When Jesus therefore had with a loud voice, he said, received the vinegar, he said, Father, into thy hands I It is finished: and he bowed commend my spirit: and having his head, and gave up the said thus, he gave up the ghost. ghost.

§ 156. The vail of the Temple rent. The graves opened. The women at the cross. (Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXVII. 51-56. CH. XV. 38-41. 51 And behold, the vail of the 38 And the vail of the temple temple was rent in twain from was rent in twain, from the the top to the bottom: and the top to the bottom. earth did quake, and the rocks rent; 52 And the graves were opened, and many bodies of the saints which slept, arose, 53 And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many. 54 Now, when the centurion, 39 And when the centurion and they that were with him, which stood over against him, watching Jesus, saw the saw that he so cried out, and earthquake, and those things gave up the ghost, he said, that were done, they feared Truly this man was the Son of greatly, saying, Truly this God. was the Son of God. 55 And many women were there 40 There were also women (beholding afar off)(302) looking on afar off, among which followed Jesus from whom was Mary Magdalene, and Galilee, ministering unto him: Mary the Mother of James the less, and of Joses, and Salome; 56 Among which was Mary 41 Who also, when he was in Magdalene, and Mary the mother Galilee, followed him, and of James and Joses, and the ministered unto him; and many mother of Zebedee’s children. other women which came up with him unto Jerusalem.

Luke. CH. XXIII. 45, 47-49. 45 And the vail of the temple was rent in the midst. 47 Now, when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man. 48 And all the people that 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.

§ 157. The taking down from the cross. The burial. _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark. CH. XXVII. 57-61. CH. XV. 42-47. 57 When the even was come, 42 And now, when the even was there came a rich man of come, (because it was the Arimathea, named Joseph, who preparation, that is, the day also himself was Jesus’ before the sabbath,) disciple: 58 He went to Pilate, and 43 Joseph of Arimathea, an begged the body(303) of Jesus. honourable counsellor, which Then Pilate commanded the body also waited for the kingdom of to be delivered. 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. 45 And when he knew _it_ of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph. 59 And when Joseph had taken 46 And he bought fine linen, the body, he wrapped it in a and took him down, and wrapped clean linen cloth, 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. 60 And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock; and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed. 61 And there was Mary 47 And Mary Magdalene and Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, _the mother_ of Joses beheld sitting over against the where he was laid. sepulchre.

Luke. John. CH. XXIII. 50-56. CH. XIX. 31-42. 31 The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath-day, (for that sabbath-day was an high day) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and _that_ they might be taken away. 32 Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him. 33 But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs: 34 But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came thereout blood and water. 35 And he that saw _it_, bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe. 36 For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken.(304) 37 And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced.(305) 50 And behold, _there was_ a 38 And after this Joseph of man named Joseph, a Arimathea (being a disciple of counsellor: _and he was_ a Jesus, but secretly for fear good man, and a just: of the Jews) besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave _him_ leave. He came therefore and took the body of Jesus. 51 (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them:) _he was_ of Arimathea, a city of the Jews; who also himself waited for the kingdom of God. 52 This _man_ went unto 39 And there came also Pilate, and begged the body of Nicodemus (which at the first Jesus. came to Jesus by night) and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pounds weight. 53 And he took it down, and 40 Then took they the body of wrapped it in linen, and laid Jesus, and wound it in linen it in a sepulchre that was clothes with the spices, as hewn in stone, wherein never the manner of the Jews is to man before was laid. bury. 41 Now in the place where he was crucified, there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid. 54 And that day was the 42 There laid they Jesus preparation, and the sabbath therefore, because of the drew on.(306) Jews’ preparation-_day_; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand. 55 And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid. 56 And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath-day, according to the commandment.

§ 158. The watch at the sepulchre. (Seventh Day Of The Week, Or Sabbath.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. CH. XXVII. 62-66. 62 Now, the next day that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate, 63 Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again. 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. 65 Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make _it_ as sure as ye can. 66 So they went and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.(307)