Matthew 26 :: American Standard Version (ASV)

The Plot to Kill Jesus

(Mar 14:1, 2; Luk 22:1, 2; Jhn 11:45–53 )

Mat 26:1And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these words, he said unto his disciples,

Mat 26:2Ye know that after two days the passover cometh, and the Son of man is delivered up to be crucified.

Mat 26:3Then were gathered together the chief priests, and the elders of the people, unto the court of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas;

Mat 26:4

Mat 26:4and they took counsel together that they might take Jesus by subtlety, and kill him.

Mat 26:5

Mat 26:5But they said, Not during the feast, lest a tumult arise among the people.

The Precious Ointment

(Mar 14:3–9; Jhn 12:1–8 )

Mat 26:6

Mat 26:6Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,

Mat 26:7

Mat 26:7there came unto him a woman having an alabaster cruse of exceeding precious ointment, and she poured it upon his head, as he sat at meat.

Mat 26:8

Mat 26:8But when the disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?

Mat 26:9

Mat 26:9For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

Mat 26:10

Mat 26:10But Jesus perceiving it said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

Mat 26:11

Mat 26:11For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.

Mat 26:12

Mat 26:12For in that she poured this ointment upon my body, she did it to prepare me for burial.

Mat 26:13

Mat 26:13Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, that also which this woman hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.

Judas's Bargain

(Mar 14:10, 11; Luk 22:3–6 )

Mat 26:14

Mat 26:14Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,

Mat 26:15

Mat 26:15and said, What are ye willing to give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they weighed unto him thirty pieces of silver.

Mat 26:16

Mat 26:16And from that time he sought opportunity to deliver him unto them.

(Mar 14:12–21; Luk 22:7–13 )

Mat 26:17

Mat 26:17Now on the first day of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying, Where wilt thou that we make ready for thee to eat the passover?

Mat 26:18

Mat 26:18And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Teacher saith, My time is at hand; I keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.

Mat 26:19

Mat 26:19And the disciples did as Jesus appointed them; and they made ready the passover.

The Last Passover

Mat 26:20

Mat 26:20Now when even was come, he was sitting at meat with the twelve disciples;

Mat 26:21

Mat 26:21and as they were eating, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

Mat 26:22

Mat 26:22And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began to say unto him every one, Is it I, Lord?

Mat 26:23

Mat 26:23And he answered and said, He that dipped his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.

Mat 26:24

Mat 26:24The Son of man goeth, even as it is written of him: but woe unto that man through whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had not been born.

Mat 26:25

Mat 26:25And Judas, who betrayed him, answered and said, Is it I, Rabbi? He saith unto him, Thou hast said.

The Lord's Supper Instituted

(Mar 14:22–26; Luk 22:14–23; 1Co 11:23–26 )

Mat 26:26

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

Mat 26:27

Mat 26:27And he took a cup, and gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;

Mat 26:28

Mat 26:28for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many unto remission of sins.

Mat 26:29

Mat 26:29But I say unto you, I shall not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.

Mat 26:30

Mat 26:30And when they had sung a hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

(Mar 14:27–31; Luk 22:31–34; Jhn 13:36–38 )

Mat 26:31

Mat 26:31Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended in me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.

Mat 26:32

Mat 26:32But after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee.

Mat 26:33

Mat 26:33But Peter answered and said unto him, If all shall be offended in thee, I will never be offended.

Mat 26:34

Mat 26:34Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, that this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

Mat 26:35

Mat 26:35Peter saith unto him, Even if I must die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.

The Garden of Gethsemane

(Mar 14:32–42; Luk 22:39–46 )

Mat 26:36

Mat 26:36Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto his disciples, Sit ye here, while I go yonder and pray.

Mat 26:37

Mat 26:37And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and sore troubled.

Mat 26:38

Mat 26:38Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: abide ye here, and watch with me.

Mat 26:39

Mat 26:39And he went forward a little, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass away from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.

Mat 26:40

Mat 26:40And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

Mat 26:41

Mat 26:41Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Mat 26:42

Mat 26:42Again a second time he went away, and prayed, saying, My Father, if this cannot pass away, except I drink it, thy will be done.

Mat 26:43

Mat 26:43And he came again and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.

Mat 26:44

Mat 26:44And he left them again, and went away, and prayed a third time, saying again the same words.

Mat 26:45

Mat 26:45Then cometh he to the disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

Mat 26:46

Mat 26:46Arise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that betrayeth me.

Jesus' Betrayal and Arrest

(Mar 14:43–52; Luk 22:47–53; Jhn 18:1–11 )

Mat 26:47

Mat 26:47And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

Mat 26:48

Mat 26:48Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he: take him.

Mat 26:49

Mat 26:49And straightway he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, Rabbi; and kissed him.

Mat 26:50

Mat 26:50And Jesus said unto him, Friend, do that for which thou art come. Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

Mat 26:51

Mat 26:51And behold, one of them that were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and smote the servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear.

Mat 26:52

Mat 26:52Then saith Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into its place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

Mat 26:53

Mat 26:53Or thinkest thou that I cannot beseech my Father, and he shall even now send me more than twelve legions of angels?

Mat 26:54

Mat 26:54How then should the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?

Mat 26:55

Mat 26:55In that hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a robber with swords and staves to seize me? I sat daily in the temple teaching, and ye took me not.

Mat 26:56

Mat 26:56But all this is come to pass, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples left him, and fled.

Jesus before Caiaphas

(Mar 14:53–65; Luk 22:66–71; Jhn 18:12–14, 19–24 )

Mat 26:57

Mat 26:57And they that had taken Jesus led him away to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together.

Mat 26:58

Mat 26:58But Peter followed him afar off, unto the court of the high priest, and entered in, and sat with the officers, to see the end.

Mat 26:59

Mat 26:59Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death;

Mat 26:60

Mat 26:60and they found it not, though many false witnesses came. But afterward came two,

Mat 26:61

Mat 26:61and said, This man said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.

Mat 26:62

Mat 26:62And the high priest stood up, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?

Mat 26:63

Mat 26:63But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou art the Christ, the Son of God.

Mat 26:64

Mat 26:64Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Henceforth ye shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven.

Mat 26:65

Mat 26:65Then the high priest rent his garments, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy: what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard the blasphemy:

Mat 26:66

Mat 26:66what think ye? They answered and said, He is worthy of death.

Mat 26:67

Mat 26:67Then did they spit in his face and buffet him: and some smote him with the palms of their hands,

Mat 26:68

Mat 26:68saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ: who is he that struck thee?

Peter's Denials

(Mar 14:66–72; Luk 22:54–62; Jhn 18:15–18, 25–27 )

Mat 26:69

Mat 26:69Now Peter was sitting without in the court: and a maid came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus the Galilaean.

Mat 26:70

Mat 26:70But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

Mat 26:71

Mat 26:71And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and saith unto them that were there, This man also was with Jesus of Nazareth.

Mat 26:72

Mat 26:72And again he denied with an oath, I know not the man.

Mat 26:73

Mat 26:73And after a little while they that stood by came and said to Peter, Of a truth thou also art one of them; for thy speech maketh thee known.

Mat 26:74

Mat 26:74Then began he to curse and to swear, I know not the man. And straightway the cock crew.

Mat 26:75

Mat 26:75And Peter remembered the word which Jesus had said, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.