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Plotting the death of Jesus ****
Anointing of Jesus ****
Judas visits the priests ***
Getting ready for the passover ****
Jesus washes his disciples feet *
Jesus says that he will be betrayed ****
Bread and wine ***
Jesus says Peter will deny him ****
Jesus instructions his disciples *
Garden of Gethsemane ****
Betrayal of Jesus ****

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Plotting the death of Jesus

Matthew 26.1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples, 26.2 Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified. 26.3 Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas, 26.4 And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him. 26.5 But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people. Mark 14.1 After two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to death. 14.2 But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar of the people. Luke 22.1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. 22.2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. John 11.55 And the Jews' passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves. 11.56 Then sought they for Jesus, and spake among themselves, as they stood in the temple, What think ye, that he will not come to the feast? 11.57 Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew it, that they might take him.

Anointing of Jesus

Matthew 26.6 Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, 26.7 There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat. 26.8 But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste? 26.9 For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor. 26.10 When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me. 26.11 For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always. 26.12 For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial. 26.13 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her. Mark 14.3 And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head. 14.4 And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made? 14.5 For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her. 14.6 And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me. 14.7 For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always. 14.8 She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying. 14.9 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her. Luke 7.36 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat. 7.37 And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment, 7.38 And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment. 7.39 Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner. 7.40 And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on. 7.41 There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty. 7.42 And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most? 7.43 Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged. 7.44 And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. 7.45 Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet. 7.46 My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment. 7.47 Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little. 7.48 And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven. 7.49 And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also? 7.50 And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace. John 12.3 Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment. 12.4 Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should betray him, 12.5 Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor? 12.6 This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein. 12.7 Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this. 12.8 For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.

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Judas visits the priests

Matthew 26.14 Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, 26.15 And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver. 26.16 And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him. Mark 14.10 And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them. 14.11 And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him. Luke 22.3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. 22.4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. 22.5 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. 22.6 And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.

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Getting ready for the passover

Matthew 26.17 Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover? 26.18 And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples. 26.19 And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover. Mark 14.12 And the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare that thou mayest eat the passover? 14.13 And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him. 14.14 And wheresoever he shall go in, say ye to the goodman of the house, The Master saith, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? 14.15 And he will shew you a large upper room furnished and prepared: there make ready for us. 14.16 And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover. Luke 22.7 Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed. 22.8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat. 22.9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare? 22.10 And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in. 22.11 And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? 22.12 And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready. 22.13 And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover. John 13.1 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. 13.2 And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him;

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Jesus washes his disciples feet

John 13.3 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God; 13.4 He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. 13.5 After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. 13.6 Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? 13.7 Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. 13.8 Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. 13.9 Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. 13.10 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. 13.11 For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean. 13.12 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? 13.13 Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. 13.14 If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. 13.15 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. 13.16 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. 13.17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. 13.18 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. 13.19 Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am he. 13.20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

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Jesus says that he will be betrayed

Matthew 26.20 Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve. 26.21 And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 26.22 And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I? 26.23 And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me. 26.24 The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born. 26.25 Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said. Mark 14.17 And in the evening he cometh with the twelve. 14.18 And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me. 14.19 And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I? 14.20 And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish. 14.21 The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born. Luke 22.21 But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table. 22.22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed! 22.23 And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. John 13.21 When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 13.22 Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. 13.23 Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. 13.24 Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake. 13.25 He then lying on Jesus' breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it? 13.26 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. 13.27 And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly. 13.28 Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him. 13.29 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. 13.30 He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night.

1498 The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

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Bread and wine

Matthew 26.26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. 26.27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; 26.28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 26.29 But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom. Mark 14.22 And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body. 14.23 And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it. 14.24 And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many. 14.25 Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God. Luke 22.14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. 22.15 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: 22.16 For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. 22.17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: 22.18 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. 22.19 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. 22.20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

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Jesus says Peter will deny him

Matthew 26.30 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. 26.31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad. 26.32 But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee. 26.33 Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended. 26.34 Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. 26.35 Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples. Mark 14.26 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. 14.27 And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. 14.28 But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee. 14.29 But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I. 14.30 And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. 14.31 But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all. Luke 22.31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 22.32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 22.33 And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death. 22.34 And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me. John 13.36 Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards. 13.37 Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake. 13.38 Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.

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Jesus instructions his disciples

Luke 22.35 And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. 22.36 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. 22.37 For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end. 22.38 And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.

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Garden of Gethsemane

Matthew 26.36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. 26.37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. 26.38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. 26.39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. 26.40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? 26.41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. 26.42 He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done. 26.43 And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy. 26.44 And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. 26.45 Then cometh he to his 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. 26.46 Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me. Mark 14.32 And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray. 14.33 And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; 14.34 And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch. 14.35 And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. 14.36 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. 14.37 And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour? 14.38 Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak. 14.39 And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words. 14.40 And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him. 14.41 And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 14.42 Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand. Luke 22.39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. 22.40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 22.41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 22.42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. 22.43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. 22.44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. 22.45 And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, 22.46 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. John 18.1 When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples.

c. 1590 The Agony in the Garden by El Greco (1541-1614)

Betrayal of Jesus

Matthew 26.47 And 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. 26.48 Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. 26.49 And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. 26.50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. 26.51 And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear. 26.52 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. 26.53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? 26.54 But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be? 26.55 In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me. 26.56 But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled. Mark 14.43 And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 14.44 And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely. 14.45 And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him. 14.46 And they laid their hands on him, and took him. 14.47 And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. 14.48 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me? 14.49 I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled. 14.50 And they all forsook him, and fled. 14.51 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: 14.52 And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked. Luke 22.47 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. 22.48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? 22.49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? 22.50 And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. 22.51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him. 22.52 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? 22.53 When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness. John 18.2 And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. 18.3 Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. 18.4 Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? 18.5 They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them. 18.6 As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground. 18.7 Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth. 18.8 Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way: 18.9 That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none. 18.10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. 18.11 Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?

c.1598 The Taking of Christ by Caravaggio (1571-1610)