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Jerusalem and the Last Week of Jesus Life
Luke 19:45 - Luke 23:56
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He entered into the temple, and began to drive out those who bought and sold in it,
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saying to them,"It is written, 'My house is a house of prayer,'Isaiah 56:7but you have made it a 'den of robbers'!"Jeremiah 7:11
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He was teaching daily in the temple, but the chief priests and the scribes and the leading men among the people sought to destroy him.
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They couldn't find what they might do, for all the people hung on to every word that he said.
Jesus' Authority; Parable of the Tenants; Give to Caesar; Marriage at the Resurrection
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On one of those days, as he was teaching the people in the temple and preaching the Good News, thepriests and scribes came to him with the elders.
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They asked him, "Tell us: by what authority do you do these things? Or who is giving you this authority?"
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He answered them,"I also will ask you one question. Tell me:
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the baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men?"
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They reasoned with themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will say, 'Why didn't you believe him?'
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But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet."
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They answered that they didn't know where it was from.
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Jesus said to them,"Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things."
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He began to tell the people this parable."Aman planted a vineyard, and rented it out to some farmers, and went into another country for a long time.
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At the proper season, he sent a servant to the farmers to collect his share of the fruit of the vineyard. But the farmers beat him, and sent him away empty.
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He sent yet another servant, and they also beat him, and treated him shamefully, and sent him away empty.
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He sent yet a third, and they also wounded him, and threw him out.
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The lord of the vineyard said, 'What shall I do? I will send my beloved son. It may be that seeing him, they will respect him.'
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"But when the farmers saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, 'This is the heir. Come, let's kill him, that the inheritance may be ours.'
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They threw him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore will the lord of the vineyard do to them?
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He will come and destroy these farmers, and will give the vineyard to others."When they heard it, they said, "May it never be!"
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But he looked at them, and said,"Then what is this that is written,'The stone which the builders rejected,the same was made the chief cornerstone?'Psalm 118:22
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Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces,but it will crush whomever it falls on to dust."
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The chief priests and the scribes sought to lay hands on him that very hour, but they feared the people-for they knew he had spoken this parable against them.
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They watched him, and sent out spies, who pretended to be righteous, that they might trap him in something he said, so as to deliver him up to the power and authority of the governor.
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They asked him, "Teacher, we know that you say and teach what is right, and aren't partial to anyone, but truly teach the way of God.
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Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?"
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But he perceived their craftiness, and said to them,"Why do you test me?
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Show me a denarius. Whose image and inscription are on it?"They answered, "Caesar's."
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He said to them,"Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."
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They weren't able to trap him in his words before the people. They marveled at his answer, and were silent.
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Some of the Sadducees came to him, those who deny that there is a resurrection.
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They asked him, "Teacher, Moses wrote to us that if a man's brother dies having a wife, and he is childless, his brother should take the wife, and raise up children for his brother.
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There were therefore seven brothers. The first took a wife, and died childless.
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The second took her as wife, and he died childless.
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The third took her, and likewise the seven all left no children, and died.
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Afterward the woman also died.
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Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them will she be? For the seven had her as a wife."
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Jesus said to them,"The children of this age marry, and are given in marriage.
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But those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage.
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For they can't die any more, for they are like the angels, and are children of God, being children of the resurrection.
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But that the dead are raised, even Moses showed at the bush, when he called the Lord 'The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.'Exodus 3:6
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Now he is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for all are alive to him."
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Some of the scribes answered, "Teacher, you speak well."
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They didn't dare to ask him any more questions.
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He said to them,"Why do they say that the Christ is David's son?
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David himself says in the book of Psalms,'The Lord said to my Lord,"Sit at my right hand,
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until I make your enemies the footstool of your feet."'Psalm 110:1
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"David therefore calls him Lord, so how is he his son?"
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In the hearing of all the people, he said to his disciples,
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"Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts;
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who devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayers: these will receive greater condemnation."
The Widow's Gift; Signs of the End of the Age
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He looked up, and saw the rich people who were putting their gifts into the treasury.
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He saw a certain poor widow casting in two small brass coins.
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He said,"Truly I tell you, this poor widow put in more than all of them,
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for all these put in gifts for God from their abundance, but she, out of her poverty, put in all that she had to live on."
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As some were talking about the temple and how it was decorated with beautiful stones and gifts, he said,
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"As for these things which you see, the days will come, in which there will not be left here one stone on another that will not be thrown down."
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They asked him, "Teacher, so when will these things be? What is the sign that these things are about to happen?"
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He said,"Watch out that you don't get led astray, for many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he,' and, 'The time is at hand.' Therefore don't follow them.
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When you hear of wars and disturbances, don't be terrified, for these things must happen first, but the end won't come immediately."
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Then he said to them,"Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
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There will be great earthquakes, famines, and plagues in various places. There will be terrors and great signs from heaven.
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But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and will persecute you, delivering you up to synagogues and prisons, bringing you before kings and governors for my name's sake.
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It will turn out as a testimony for you.
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Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate beforehand how to answer,
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for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to withstand or to contradict.
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You will be handed over even by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends. They will cause some of you to be put to death.
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You will be hated by all men for my name's sake.
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And not a hair of your head will perish.
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"By your endurance you will win your lives.
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"But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is at hand.
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Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let those who are in the middle of her depart. Let those who are in the country not enter therein.
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For these are days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.
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Woe to those who are pregnant and to those who nurse infants in those days! For there will be great distress in the land, and wrath to this people.
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They will fall by the edge of the sword, and will be led captive into all the nations. Jerusalem will be trampled down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.
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There will be signs in the sun, moon, and stars; and on the earth anxiety of nations, in perplexity for the roaring of the sea and the waves;
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men fainting for fear, and for expectation of the things which are coming on the world: for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
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Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
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But when these things begin to happen, look up, and lift up your heads, because your redemption is near."
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He told them a parable."See the fig tree, and all the trees.
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When they are already budding, you see it and know by your own selves that the summer is already near.
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Even so you also, when you see these things happening, know that God's Kingdom is near.
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Most certainly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things are accomplished.
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Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will by no means pass away.
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"So be careful, or your hearts will be loaded down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day will come on you suddenly.
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For it will come like a snare on all those who dwell on the surface of all the earth.
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Therefore be watchful all the time, praying that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen, and to stand before the Son of Man."
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Every day Jesus was teaching in the temple, and every night he would go out and spend the night on the mountain that is called Olivet.
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All the people came early in the morning to him in the temple to hear him.
Preparing the Passover; Jesus Arrested, Disowned by Peter
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Now the feast of unleavened bread, which is called the Passover, was approaching.
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The chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death, for they feared the people.
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Satan entered into Judas, who was also called Iscariot, who was counted with the twelve.
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He went away, and talked with the chief priests and captains about how he might deliver him to them.
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They were glad, and agreed to give him money.
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He consented, and sought an opportunity to deliver him to them in the absence of the multitude.
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The day of unleavened bread came, on which the Passover must be sacrificed.
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He sent Peter and John, saying,"Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat."
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They said to him, "Where do you want us to prepare?"
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He said to them,"Behold, when you have entered into the city, a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him into the house which he enters.
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Tell the master of the house, 'The Teacher says to you, "Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?"'
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He will show you a large, furnished upper room. Make preparations there."
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They went, found things as he had told them, and they prepared the Passover.
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When the hour had come, he sat down with the twelve apostles.
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He said to them,"I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer,
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for I tell you, I will no longer by any means eat of it until it is fulfilled in God's Kingdom."
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He received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said,"Take this, and share it among yourselves,
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for I tell you, I will not drink at all again from the fruit of the vine, until God's Kingdom comes."
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He took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and gave to them, saying,"This is my body which is given for you. Do this in memory of me."
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Likewise, he took the cup after supper, saying,"This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.
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But behold, the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table.
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The Son of Man indeed goes, as it has been determined, but woe to that man through whom he is betrayed!"
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They began to question among themselves, which of them it was who would do this thing.
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There arose also a contention among them, which of them was considered to be greatest.
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He said to them,"The kings of the nations lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called 'benefactors.'
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But not so with you. But one who is the greater among you, let him become as the younger, and one who is governing, as one who serves.
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For who is greater, one who sits at the table, or one who serves? Isn't it he who sits at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.
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But you are those who have continued with me in my trials.
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I confer on you a kingdom, even as my Father conferred on me,
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that you may eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom. You will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel."
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The Lord said,"Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have all of you, that he might sift you as wheat,
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but I prayed for you, that your faith wouldn't fail. You, when once you have turned again, establish your brothers."
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He said to him, "Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death!"
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He said,"I tell you, Peter, the rooster will by no means crow today until you deny that you know me three times."
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He said to them,"When I sent you out without purse, and wallet, and shoes, did you lack anything?"They said, "Nothing."
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Then he said to them,"But now, whoever has a purse, let him take it, and likewise a wallet. Whoever has none, let him sell his cloak, and buy a sword.
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For I tell you that this which is written must still be fulfilled in me: 'He was counted with transgressors.'Isaiah 53:12For that which concerns me has an end."
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They said, "Lord, behold, here are two swords."He said to them,"That is enough."
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He came out, and went, as his custom was, to the Mount of Olives. His disciples also followed him.
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When he was at the place, he said to them,"Pray that you don't enter into temptation."
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He was withdrawn from them about a stone's throw, and he knelt down and prayed,
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saying,"Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done."
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An angel from heaven appeared to him, strengthening him.
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Being in agony he prayed more earnestly. His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground.
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When he rose up from his prayer, he came to the disciples, and found them sleeping because of grief,
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and said to them,"Why do you sleep? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation."
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While he was still speaking, behold, a multitude, and he who was called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He came near to Jesus to kiss him.
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But Jesus said to him,"Judas, do you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?"
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When those who were around him saw what was about to happen, they said to him, "Lord, shall we strike with the sword?"
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A certain one of them struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
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But Jesus answered,"Let me at least do this"-and he touched his ear, and healed him.
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Jesus said to the chief priests, captains of the temple, and elders, who had come against him,"Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs?
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When I was with you in the temple daily, you didn't stretch out your hands against me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness."
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They seized him, and led him away, and brought him into the high priest's house. But Peter followed from a distance.
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When they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard, and had sat down together, Peter sat among them.
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A certain servant girl saw him as he sat in the light, and looking intently at him, said, "This man also was with him."
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He denied Jesus, saying, "Woman, I don't know him."
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After a little while someone else saw him, and said, "You also are one of them!"But Peter answered, "Man, I am not!"
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After about one hour passed, another confidently affirmed, saying, "Truly this man also was with him, for he is a Galilean!"
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But Peter said, "Man, I don't know what you are talking about!" Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed.
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The Lord turned, and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the Lord's word, how he said to him,"Before the rooster crows you will deny me three times."
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He went out, and wept bitterly.
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The men who held Jesus mocked him and beat him.
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Having blindfolded him, they struck him on the face and asked him, "Prophesy! Who is the one who struck you?"
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They spoke many other things against him, insulting him.
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As soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people was gathered together, both chief priests and scribes, and they led him away into their council, saying,
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"If you are the Christ, tell us."But he said to them,"If I tell you, you won't believe,
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and if I ask, you will in no way answer me or let me go.
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From now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God."
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They all said, "Are you then the Son of God?"He said to them,"You say it, because I am."
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They said, "Why do we need any more witness? For we ourselves have heard from his own mouth!"
Jesus before Pilate and Herod; Jesus' Crucifixion and Burial
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The whole company of them rose up and brought him before Pilate.
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They began to accuse him, saying, "We found this man perverting the nation, forbidding paying taxes to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ, a king."
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Pilate asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?"He answered him,"So you say."
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Pilate said to the chief priests and the multitudes, "I find no basis for a charge against this man."
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But they insisted, saying, "He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee even to this place."
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But when Pilate heard Galilee mentioned, he asked if the man was a Galilean.
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When he found out that he was in Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem during those days.
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Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly glad, for he had wanted to see him for a long time, because he had heard many things about him. He hoped to see some miracle done by him.
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He questioned him with many words, but he gave no answers.
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The chief priests and the scribes stood, vehemently accusing him.
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Herod with his soldiers humiliated him and mocked him. Dressing him in luxurious clothing, they sent him back to Pilate.
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Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day, for before that they were enemies with each other.
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Pilate called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,
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and said to them, "You brought this man to me as one that perverts the people, and see, I have examined him before you, and found no basis for a charge against this man concerning those things of which you accuse him.
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Neither has Herod, for I sent you to him, and see, nothing worthy of death has been done by him.
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I will therefore chastise him and release him."
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Now he had to release one prisoner to them at the feast.
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But they all cried out together, saying, "Away with this man! Release to us Barabbas!"-
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one who was thrown into prison for a certain revolt in the city, and for murder.
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Then Pilate spoke to them again, wanting to release Jesus,
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but they shouted, saying, "Crucify! Crucify him!"
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He said to them the third time, "Why? What evil has this man done? I have found no capital crime in him. I will therefore chastise him and release him."
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But they were urgent with loud voices, asking that he might be crucified. Their voices and the voices of the chief priests prevailed.
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Pilate decreed that what they asked for should be done.
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He released him who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, for whom they asked, but he delivered Jesus up to their will.
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When they led him away, they grabbed one Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it after Jesus.
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A great multitude of the people followed him, including women who also mourned and lamented him.
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But Jesus, turning to them, said,"Daughters of Jerusalem, don't weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.
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For behold, the days are coming in which they will say, 'Blessed are the barren, the wombs that never bore, and the breasts that never nursed.'
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Then they will begin to tell the mountains, 'Fall on us!' and tell the hills, 'Cover us.'Hosea 10:8
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For if they do these things in the green tree, what will be done in the dry?"
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There were also others, two criminals, led with him to be put to death.
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When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified him there with the criminals, one on the right and the other on the left.
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Jesus said,"Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they are doing."Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.
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The people stood watching. The rulers with them also scoffed at him, saying, "He saved others. Let him save himself, if this is the Christ of God, his chosen one!"
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The soldiers also mocked him, coming to him and offering him vinegar,
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and saying, "If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!"
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An inscription was also written over him in letters of Greek, Latin, and Hebrew: "THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS."
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One of the criminals who was hanged insulted him, saying, "If you are the Christ, save yourself and us!"
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But the other answered, and rebuking him said, "Don't you even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation?
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And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong."
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He said to Jesus, "Lord, remember me when you come into your Kingdom."
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Jesus said to him,"Assuredly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise."
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It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour.
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The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two.
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Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said,"Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!" Having said this, he breathed his last.
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When the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, "Certainly this was a righteous man."
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All the multitudes that came together to see this, when they saw the things that were done, returned home beating their breasts.
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All his acquaintances, and the women who followed with him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.
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Behold, a man named Joseph, who was a member of the council, a good and righteous man
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(he had not consented to their counsel and deed), from Arimathaea, a city of the Jews, who was also waiting for God's Kingdom:
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this man went to Pilate, and asked for Jesus' body.
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He took it down, and wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid him in a tomb that was cut in stone, where no one had ever been laid.
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It was the day of the Preparation, and the Sabbath was drawing near.
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The women, who had come with him out of Galilee, followed after, and saw the tomb, and how his body was laid.
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They returned, and prepared spices and ointments. On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.
