Bible:

Read Matthew 26

World English Bible · 75 verses

¹ When Jesus had finished all these words, he said to his disciples,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² “You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ Then the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders of the people were gathered together in the court of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ They took counsel together that they might take Jesus by deceit and kill him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ But they said, “Not during the feast, lest a riot occur among the people.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ a woman came to him having an alabaster jar of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he sat at the table.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ But when his disciples saw this, they were indignant, saying, “Why this waste?This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ For this ointment might have been sold for much and given to the poor.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ However, knowing this, Jesus said to them, “Why do you trouble the woman? She has done a good work for me.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ For you always have the poor with you, but you don’t always have me.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² For in pouring this ointment on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ Most certainly I tell you, wherever this Good News is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be spoken of as a memorial of her.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priestsThis verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁵ and said, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him to you?” So they weighed out for him thirty pieces of silver.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁶ From that time he sought opportunity to betray him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁷ Now on the first day of unleavened bread, the disciples came to Jesus, saying to him, “Where do you want us to prepare for you to eat the Passover?”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁸ He said, “Go into the city to a certain person, and tell him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time is at hand. I will keep the Passover at your house with my disciples.”’”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁹ The disciples did as Jesus commanded them, and they prepared the Passover.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁰ Now when evening had come, he was reclining at the table with the twelve disciples.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²¹ As they were eating, he said, “Most certainly I tell you that one of you will betray me.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²² They were exceedingly sorrowful, and each began to ask him, “It isn’t me, is it, Lord?”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²³ He answered, “He who dipped his hand with me in the dish will betray me.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁴ The Son of Man goes even as it is written of him, but woe to that man through whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would be better for that man if he had not been born.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁵ Judas, who betrayed him, answered, “It isn’t me, is it, Rabbi?” He said to him, “You said it.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁶ As they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks for it, and broke it. He gave to the disciples and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁷ He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, “All of you drink it,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁸ for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the remission of sins.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁹ But I tell you that I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on, until that day when I drink it anew with you in my Father’s Kingdom.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁰ When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³¹ Then Jesus said to them, “All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³² But after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³³ But Peter answered him, “Even if all will be made to stumble because of you, I will never be made to stumble.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁴ Jesus said to him, “Most certainly I tell you that tonight, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁵ Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you.” All of the disciples also said likewise.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁶ Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go there and pray.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁷ He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and severely troubled.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁸ Then Jesus said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with me.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁹ He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴⁰ He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “What, couldn’t you watch with me for one hour?This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴¹ Watch and pray, that you don’t enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴² Again, a second time he went away and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this cup can’t pass away from me unless I drink it, your desire be done.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴³ He came again and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴⁴ He left them again, went away, and prayed a third time, saying the same words.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴⁵ Then he came to his disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴⁶ Arise, let’s be going. Behold, he who betrays me is at hand.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴⁷ While he was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴⁸ Now he who betrayed him had given them a sign, saying, “Whoever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴⁹ Immediately he came to Jesus, and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵⁰ Jesus said to him, “Friend, why are you here?” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵¹ Behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵² Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵³ Or do you think that I couldn’t ask my Father, and he would even now send me more than twelve legions of angels?This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵⁴ How then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that it must be so?”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵⁵ In that hour Jesus said to the multitudes, “Have you come out as against a robber with swords and clubs to seize me? I sat daily in the temple teaching, and you didn’t arrest me.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵⁶ But all this has happened that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples left him and fled.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵⁷ Those who had taken Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵⁸ But Peter followed him from a distance to the court of the high priest, and entered in and sat with the officers, to see the end.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵⁹ Now the chief priests, the elders, and the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus, that they might put him to death,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶⁰ and they found none. Even though many false witnesses came forward, they found none. But at last two false witnesses came forwardThis verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶¹ and said, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.’”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶² The high priest stood up and said to him, “Have you no answer? What is this that these testify against you?”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶³ But Jesus stayed silent. The high priest answered him, “I adjure you by the living God that you tell us whether you are the Christ, the Son of God.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶⁴ Jesus said to him, “You have said so. Nevertheless, I tell you, after this you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of the sky.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶⁵ Then the high priest tore his clothing, saying, “He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Behold, now you have heard his blasphemy.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶⁶ What do you think?” They answered, “He is worthy of death!”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶⁷ Then they spat in his face and beat him with their fists, and some slapped him,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶⁸ saying, “Prophesy to us, you Christ! Who hit you?”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶⁹ Now Peter was sitting outside in the court, and a maid came to him, saying, “You were also with Jesus, the Galilean!”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷⁰ But he denied it before them all, saying, “I don’t know what you are talking about.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷¹ When he had gone out onto the porch, someone else saw him and said to those who were there, “This man also was with Jesus of Nazareth.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷² Again he denied it with an oath, “I don’t know the man.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷³ After a little while those who stood by came and said to Peter, “Surely you are also one of them, for your speech makes you known.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷⁴ Then he began to curse and to swear, “I don’t know the man!” Immediately the rooster crowed.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷⁵ Peter remembered the word which Jesus had said to him, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” Then he went out and wept bitterly.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org