Matthew 26:47-27:44

Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus

47 b While he was still speaking, c Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, "The one I will kiss is the man; seize him." 49 And he came up to Jesus at once and said, "Greetings, d Rabbi!" And he kissed him. 50 Jesus said to him, e "Friend, f do what you came to do." 1 Then they came up and laid hands on Jesus and seized him. 51 And behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his g sword and struck the servant 2 of the high priest and cut off his ear. 52 Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back into its place. For h all who take the sword will perish by the sword. 53 i Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me j more than twelve k legions of angels? 54 l But how then should the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must be so?" 55 At that hour Jesus said to the crowds, "Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me? Day after day m I sat in the temple n teaching, and you did not seize me. 56 But l all this has taken place that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled." o Then all the disciples left him and fled.

Jesus Before Caiaphas and the Council

57 p Then q those who had seized Jesus led him to r Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered. 58 And s Peter was following him at a distance, as far as r the courtyard of the high priest, and going inside he sat with t the guards to see the end. 59 Now the chief priests and the whole Council 3 u were seeking false testimony against Jesus that they might put him to death, 60 but they found none, v though many false witnesses came forward. At last w two came forward 61 and said, "This man said, x 'I am able to y destroy the temple of God, and to rebuild it in three days.'" 62 And the high priest stood up and said, "Have you no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against you?" 4 63 z But Jesus remained silent. a And the high priest said to him, b "I adjure you by c the living God, d tell us if you are e the Christ, f the Son of God." 64 Jesus said to him, g "You have said so. But I tell you, from now on h you will see the Son of Man i seated at the right hand of Power and h coming on the clouds of heaven." 65 Then the high priest j tore his robes and said, k "He has uttered blasphemy. What further witnesses do we need? You have now heard his blasphemy. 66 What is your judgment?" They answered, l "He deserves death." 67 Then m they spit in his face n and o struck him. And some slapped him, 68 saying, "Prophesy to us, you p Christ! Who is it that struck you?"

Peter Denies Jesus

69 q Now Peter was sitting outside r in the courtyard. And a servant girl came up to him and said, "You also were with Jesus the Galilean." 70 But he denied it before them all, saying, "I do not know what you mean." 71 And when he went out to the entrance, another servant girl saw him, and she said to the bystanders, "This man was with Jesus s of Nazareth." 72 And again he denied it with an oath: "I do not know the man." 73 After a little while the bystanders came up and said to Peter, "Certainly you too are one of them, for t your accent betrays you." 74 Then he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, "I do not know the man." And immediately the rooster crowed. 75 And Peter remembered the saying of Jesus, u "Before the rooster crows, you will v deny me three times." And he went out and wept bitterly.

Matthew 27

Jesus Delivered to Pilate

1 w When morning came, all the chief priests and the elders of the people x took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. 2 And they bound him and y led him away and z delivered him over to a Pilate the governor.

Judas Hangs Himself

3 Then when b Judas, his betrayer, saw that Jesus 5 was condemned, c he changed his mind and brought back d the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders, 4 saying, "I have sinned by betraying innocent blood." They said, "What is that to us? e See to it yourself." 5 And throwing down the pieces of silver into the temple, f he departed, and he went and hanged himself. 6 But the chief priests, taking the pieces of silver, said, "It is not lawful to put them into g the treasury, since it is blood money." 7 So they took counsel and bought with them the potter's field as a burial place for strangers. 8 Therefore h that field has been called the Field of Blood i to this day. 9 j Then was fulfilled what had been spoken by the prophet Jeremiah, saying, k "And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him on whom a price had been set by some of the sons of Israel, 10 and they gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord directed me."

Jesus Before Pilate

11 l Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, "Are you m the King of the Jews?" Jesus said, n "You have said so." 12 o But when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he gave no answer. 13 Then Pilate said to him, p "Do you not hear how many things they testify against you?" 14 But he gave him no answer, not even to a single charge, so that the governor was greatly amazed.

The Crowd Chooses Barabbas

15 q Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release for the crowd any one prisoner whom they wanted. 16 And they had then a notorious prisoner called Barabbas. 17 So when they had gathered, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release for you: Barabbas, or r Jesus who is called Christ?" 18 For he knew that it was out s of envy that they had delivered him up. 19 Besides, while he was sitting on t the judgment seat, his wife sent word to him, "Have nothing to do with u that righteous man, for I have suffered much because of him today v in a dream." 20 Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to w ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus. 21 The governor again said to them, "Which of the two do you want me to release for you?" And they said, "Barabbas." 22 Pilate said to them, "Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?" x They all said, "Let him be crucified!" 23 And he said, "Why, y what evil has he done?" But they shouted all the more, "Let him be crucified!"

Pilate Delivers Jesus to Be Crucified

24 So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that z a riot was beginning, he took water and a washed his hands before the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of b this man's blood; 6 c see to it yourselves." 25 And all the people answered, d "His blood be on us and e on our children!" 26 Then he released for them Barabbas, and having f scourged 7 Jesus, delivered him to be crucified.

Jesus Is Mocked

27 g Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the h governor's headquarters, 8 and they gathered the whole i battalion 9 before him. 28 And they stripped him and put j a scarlet robe on him, 29 and twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on his head and put a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him, they k mocked him, saying, "Hail, l King of the Jews!" 30 And m they spit on him and took the reed and struck him on the head. 31 And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the robe and put his own clothes on him and n led him away to crucify him.

The Crucifixion

32 o p As they went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to o carry his cross. 33 q And when they came to a place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull), 34 r they offered him wine to drink, mixed with s gall, but when he tasted it, he would not drink it. 35 And when they had crucified him, t they divided his garments among them by casting lots. 36 Then they sat down and u kept watch over him there. 37 And over his head they put the charge against him, which read, "This is Jesus, v the King of the Jews." 38 Then two w robbers were crucified with him, x one on the right and one on the left. 39 And y those who passed by z derided him, a wagging their heads 40 and saying, b "You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself! c If you are d the Son of God, come down from the cross." 41 So also the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked him, saying, 42 e "He saved others; f he cannot save himself. g He is the King of Israel; let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him. 43 h He trusts in God; let God deliver him now, if he desires him. For he said, 'I am the Son of God.'" 44 i And the robbers who were crucified with him also reviled him in the same way.

  1. Cross References
    Matthew 26:47 - 56
    While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people.
    Mark 14:43 - 50
    And immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.
    Luke 22:47 - 53
    While he was still speaking, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss him.
    John 18:3 - 11
    So Judas, having procured a band of soldiers and some officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, went there with lanterns and torches and weapons.
  2. Cross References
    Matthew 26:14
    Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests
    Acts 1:16
    Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus.
  3. Cross References
    Matthew 26:47 - 56
    While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people.
    Mark 14:43 - 50
    And immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.
    Luke 22:47 - 53
    While he was still speaking, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss him.
    John 18:3 - 11
    So Judas, having procured a band of soldiers and some officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, went there with lanterns and torches and weapons.
  4. Cross References
    Matthew 26:25
    Judas, who would betray him, answered, "Is it I, Rabbi?" He said to him, "You have said so.
  5. Cross References
    Matthew 20:13
    But he replied to one of them, 'Friend, I am doing you no wrong. Did you not agree with me for a denarius?
    Matthew 22:12
    And he said to him, 'Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding garment?' And he was speechless.
  6. Cross References
    John 13:27
    Then after he had taken the morsel, Satan entered into him. Jesus said to him, "What you are going to do, do quickly.
  7. Cross References
    Luke 22:38
    And they said, "Look, Lord, here are two swords." And he said to them, "It is enough.
  8. Cross References
    Revelation 13:10
    If anyone is to be taken captive, to captivity he goes; if anyone is to be slain with the sword, with the sword must he be slain. Here is a call for the endurance and faith of the saints.
    Genesis 9:6
    Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own image.
    Ezekiel 35:6
    Therefore, as I live, declares the Lord God, I will prepare you for blood, and blood shall pursue you; because you did not hate bloodshed, therefore blood shall pursue you.
  9. Cross References
    John 10:18
    No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.
  10. Cross References
    Matthew 4:11
    Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and were ministering to him.
    2 Kings 6:17
    Then Elisha prayed and said, "O Lord, please open his eyes that he may see." So the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
    Daniel 7:10
    A stream of fire issued and came out from before him; a thousand thousands served him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him; the court sat in judgment, and the books were opened.
    Luke 22:43
    And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him.
    John 18:36
    Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not from the world.
  11. Cross References
    Luke 8:30
    Jesus then asked him, "What is your name?" And he said, "Legion," for many demons had entered him.
  12. Cross References
    Matthew 26:24
    The Son of Man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for that man if he had not been born.
    Matthew 1:22
    All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet:
  13. Cross References
    John 8:2
    Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them.
    Luke 2:46
    After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
    John 18:20
    Jesus answered him, "I have spoken openly to the world. I have always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all Jews come together. I have said nothing in secret.
  14. Cross References
    Matthew 21:23
    And when he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, "By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?
    Matthew 4:23
    And he went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people.
  15. Cross References
    Matthew 26:54
    But how then should the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must be so?
  16. Cross References
    Matthew 26:31
    Then Jesus said to them, "You will all fall away because of me this night. For it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.
    Psalms 88:8
    You have caused my companions to shun me; you have made me a horror to them. I am shut in so that I cannot escape.
    Psalms 88:18
    You have caused my beloved and my friend to shun me; my companions have become darkness.
    John 16:32
    Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me.
  17. Cross References
    Luke 22:54
    Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest's house, and Peter was following at a distance.
  18. Cross References
    Matthew 26:57 - 68
    Then those who had seized Jesus led him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered.
    Mark 14:53 - 65
    And they led Jesus to the high priest. And all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes came together.
    John 18:12 - 13
    So the band of soldiers and their captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound him.
    John 18:19 - 24
    The high priest then questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching.
  19. Cross References
    Matthew 26:3
    Then the chief priests and the elders of the people gathered in the palace of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas.
  20. Cross References
    Matthew 26:57 - 68
    Then those who had seized Jesus led him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered.
    Mark 14:53 - 65
    And they led Jesus to the high priest. And all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes came together.
  21. Cross References
    John 18:15
    Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. Since that disciple was known to the high priest, he entered with Jesus into the court of the high priest.
  22. Cross References
    Matthew 26:57
    Then those who had seized Jesus led him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered.
  23. Cross References
    John 7:32
    The Pharisees heard the crowd muttering these things about him, and the chief priests and Pharisees sent officers to arrest him.
    John 18:3
    So Judas, having procured a band of soldiers and some officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, went there with lanterns and torches and weapons.
  24. Cross References
    Acts 6:11
    Then they secretly instigated men who said, "We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and God.
  25. Cross References
    Psalms 27:12
    Give me not up to the will of my adversaries; for false witnesses have risen against me, and they breathe out violence.
    Psalms 35:11
    Malicious witnesses rise up; they ask me of things that I do not know.
  26. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 19:15
    A single witness shall not suffice against a person for any crime or for any wrong in connection with any offense that he has committed. Only on the evidence of two witnesses or of three witnesses shall a charge be established.
  27. Cross References
    Acts 6:14
    For we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and will change the customs that Moses delivered to us.
    John 2:19
    Jesus answered them, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
  28. Cross References
    Matthew 27:40
    And saying, "You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross.
  29. Cross References
    Matthew 27:12
    But when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he gave no answer.
    Matthew 27:14
    But he gave him no answer, not even to a single charge, so that the governor was greatly amazed.
    Isaiah 53:7
    He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth.
    John 19:9
    He entered his headquarters again and said to Jesus, "Where are you from?" But Jesus gave him no answer.
  30. Cross References
    Matthew 26:63 - 66
    But Jesus remained silent. And the high priest said to him, "I adjure you by the living God, tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.
    Luke 22:67 - 71
    If you are the Christ, tell us." But he said to them, "If I tell you, you will not believe.
  31. Cross References
    Leviticus 5:1
    If anyone sins in that he hears a public adjuration to testify, and though he is a witness, whether he has seen or come to know the matter, yet does not speak, he shall bear his iniquity.
    1 Samuel 14:24
    And the men of Israel had been hard pressed that day, so Saul had laid an oath on the people, saying, "Cursed be the man who eats food until it is evening and I am avenged on my enemies." So none of the people had tasted food.
    1 Samuel 14:26
    And when the people entered the forest, behold, the honey was dropping, but no one put his hand to his mouth, for the people feared the oath.
    Mark 5:7
    And crying out with a loud voice, he said, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I adjure you by God, do not torment me.
  32. Cross References
    Matthew 16:16
    Simon Peter replied, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.
  33. Cross References
    John 10:24
    So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.
  34. Cross References
    Matthew 22:42 - 45
    Saying, "What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?" They said to him, "The son of David.
    Matthew 1:17
    So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ fourteen generations.
  35. Cross References
    Matthew 14:33
    And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God.
  36. Cross References
    Matthew 26:25
    Judas, who would betray him, answered, "Is it I, Rabbi?" He said to him, "You have said so.
  37. Cross References
    Matthew 16:27
    For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done.
    Matthew 24:30
    Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
  38. Cross References
    Matthew 16:27
    For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done.
    Matthew 24:30
    Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
  39. Cross References
    Psalms 110:1
    The Lord says to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.
    Hebrews 1:3
    He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.
    Mark 16:19
    So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God.
  40. Cross References
    Numbers 14:6
    And Joshua the son of Nun and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had spied out the land, tore their clothes
    Acts 14:14
    But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they tore their garments and rushed out into the crowd, crying out.
  41. Cross References
    Matthew 9:3
    And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, "This man is blaspheming.
    John 10:36
    Do you say of him whom the Father consecrated and sent into the world, 'You are blaspheming,' because I said, 'I am the Son of God'?
  42. Cross References
    Leviticus 24:16
    Whoever blasphemes the name of the Lord shall surely be put to death. All the congregation shall stone him. The sojourner as well as the native, when he blasphemes the Name, shall be put to death.
  43. Cross References
    Matthew 27:30
    And they spit on him and took the reed and struck him on the head.
    Isaiah 50:6
    I gave my back to those who strike, and my cheeks to those who pull out the beard; I hid not my face from disgrace and spitting.
    Mark 10:34
    And they will mock him and spit on him, and flog him and kill him. And after three days he will rise.
  44. Cross References
    Luke 22:63 - 65
    Now the men who were holding Jesus in custody were mocking him as they beat him.
    John 18:22
    When he had said these things, one of the officers standing by struck Jesus with his hand, saying, "Is that how you answer the high priest?
  45. Cross References
    Matthew 5:39
    But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
    Acts 23:2
    And the high priest Ananias commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth.
  46. Cross References
    Matthew 26:63
    But Jesus remained silent. And the high priest said to him, "I adjure you by the living God, tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.
  47. Cross References
    Matthew 26:69 - 75
    Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. And a servant girl came up to him and said, "You also were with Jesus the Galilean.
    Mark 14:66 - 72
    And as Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came.
    Luke 22:55 - 62
    And when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them.
    John 18:16 - 18
    But Peter stood outside at the door. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the servant girl who kept watch at the door, and brought Peter in.
    John 18:25 - 27
    Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. So they said to him, "You also are not one of his disciples, are you?" He denied it and said, "I am not.
  48. Cross References
    Matthew 26:3
    Then the chief priests and the elders of the people gathered in the palace of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas.
  49. Cross References
    Matthew 26:69 - 75
    Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. And a servant girl came up to him and said, "You also were with Jesus the Galilean.
    Mark 14:66 - 72
    And as Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came.
    Luke 22:55 - 62
    And when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them.
    John 18:16 - 18
    But Peter stood outside at the door. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the servant girl who kept watch at the door, and brought Peter in.
    John 18:25 - 27
    Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. So they said to him, "You also are not one of his disciples, are you?" He denied it and said, "I am not.
  50. Cross References
    Matthew 2:23
    And he went and lived in a city called Nazareth, that what was spoken by the prophets might be fulfilled: "He shall be called a Nazarene.
  51. Cross References
    Judges 12:6
    They said to him, "Then say Shibboleth," and he said, "Sibboleth," for he could not pronounce it right. Then they seized him and slaughtered him at the fords of the Jordan. At that time 42,000 of the Ephraimites fell.
  52. Cross References
    Matthew 26:34
    Jesus said to him, "Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.
  53. Cross References
    Acts 3:13 - 14
    The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our fathers, glorified his servant Jesus, whom you delivered over and denied in the presence of Pilate, when he had decided to release him.
  54. Cross References
    Mark 15:1
    And as soon as it was morning, the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole Council. And they bound Jesus and led him away and delivered him over to Pilate.
    Luke 22:66
    When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people gathered together, both chief priests and scribes. And they led him away to their council, and they said.
  55. Cross References
    Matthew 26:4
    And plotted together in order to arrest Jesus by stealth and kill him.
  56. Cross References
    Luke 23:1
    Then the whole company of them arose and brought him before Pilate.
    John 18:28
    Then they led Jesus from the house of Caiaphas to the governor's headquarters. It was early morning. They themselves did not enter the governor's headquarters, so that they would not be defiled, but could eat the Passover.
  57. Cross References
    Matthew 20:19
    And deliver him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified, and he will be raised on the third day.
  58. Cross References
    Luke 3:1
    In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene.
    Luke 13:1
    There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.
    Acts 3:13
    The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our fathers, glorified his servant Jesus, whom you delivered over and denied in the presence of Pilate, when he had decided to release him.
    Acts 4:27
    For truly in this city there were gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel.
    1 Timothy 6:13
    I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession.
  59. Cross References
    Matthew 26:14
    Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests
  60. Cross References
    Matthew 21:29
    And he answered, 'I will not,' but afterward he changed his mind and went.
  61. Cross References
    Matthew 26:15
    And said, "What will you give me if I deliver him over to you?" And they paid him thirty pieces of silver.
  62. Cross References
    Matthew 27:24
    So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of this man's blood; see to it yourselves.
  63. Cross References
    2 Samuel 17:23
    When Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his donkey and went off home to his own city. He set his house in order and hanged himself, and he died and was buried in the tomb of his father.
    Acts 1:18
    (Now this man acquired a field with the reward of his wickedness, and falling headlong he burst open in the middle and all his bowels gushed out.
  64. Cross References
    Mark 12:41
    And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums.
    Mark 12:43
    And he called his disciples to him and said to them, "Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box.
    Luke 21:1
    Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the offering box.
    John 8:20
    These words he spoke in the treasury, as he taught in the temple; but no one arrested him, because his hour had not yet come.
  65. Cross References
    Acts 1:19
    And it became known to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the field was called in their own language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)
  66. Cross References
    Matthew 28:15
    So they took the money and did as they were directed. And this story has been spread among the Jews to this day.
  67. Cross References
    Matthew 1:22
    All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet:
  68. Cross References
    Zechariah 11:13
    Then the Lord said to me, "Throw it to the potter" - the lordly price at which I was priced by them. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them into the house of the Lord, to the potter.
  69. Cross References
    Zechariah 11:13
    Then the Lord said to me, "Throw it to the potter" - the lordly price at which I was priced by them. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them into the house of the Lord, to the potter.
  70. Cross References
    Matthew 27:11 - 14
    Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" Jesus said, "You have said so.
    Mark 15:2 - 5
    And Pilate asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" And he answered him, "You have said so.
    Luke 23:2 - 3
    And they began to accuse him, saying, "We found this man misleading our nation and forbidding us to give tribute to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ, a king.
    John 18:29 - 38
    So Pilate went outside to them and said, "What accusation do you bring against this man?
  71. Cross References
    Matthew 27:29
    And twisting together a crown of thorns, they p...
    Matthew 27:37
    And over his head they put the charge against h...
    Matthew 2:2
    Saying, "Where is he who has been born king of ...
    John 18:39
    But you have a custom that I should release one...
    John 19:3
    They came up to him, saying, "Hail, King of the...
    Matthew 27:42
    He saved others; he cannot save himself. He is ...
  72. Cross References
    1 Timothy 6:13
    I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession.
    Luke 22:70
    So they all said, "Are you the Son of God, then?" And he said to them, "You say that I am.
  73. Cross References
    Matthew 27:11 - 14
    Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" Jesus said, "You have said so.
    Mark 15:1 - 5
    And as soon as it was morning, the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole Council. And they bound Jesus and led him away and delivered him over to Pilate.
    Luke 23:1 - 3
    Then the whole company of them arose and brought him before Pilate.
    John 18:28 - 38
    Then they led Jesus from the house of Caiaphas to the governor's headquarters. It was early morning. They themselves did not enter the governor's headquarters, so that they would not be defiled, but could eat the Passover.
  74. Cross References
    Matthew 26:63
    But Jesus remained silent. And the high priest said to him, "I adjure you by the living God, tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.
  75. Cross References
    John 19:10
    So Pilate said to him, "You will not speak to me? Do you not know that I have authority to release you and authority to crucify you?
  76. Cross References
    Matthew 27:15 - 26
    Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release for the crowd any one prisoner whom they wanted.
    Mark 15:6 - 15
    Now at the feast he used to release for them one prisoner for whom they asked.
    Luke 23:18 - 25
    But they all cried out together, "Away with this man, and release to us Barabbas" -
    John 18:39 - 40
    But you have a custom that I should release one man for you at the Passover. So do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?
    John 19:16
    So he delivered him over to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus.
  77. Cross References
    Matthew 27:15 - 26
    Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release for the crowd any one prisoner whom they wanted.
    Mark 15:6 - 15
    Now at the feast he used to release for them one prisoner for whom they asked.
    Luke 23:18 - 25
    But they all cried out together, "Away with this man, and release to us Barabbas" -
    John 18:39 - 40
    But you have a custom that I should release one man for you at the Passover. So do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?
    John 19:16
    So he delivered him over to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus.
  78. Cross References
    Matthew 27:22
    Pilate said to them, "Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?" They all said, "Let him be crucified!
  79. Cross References
    John 12:19
    So the Pharisees said to one another, "You see that you are gaining nothing. Look, the world has gone after him.
  80. Cross References
    John 19:13
    So when Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out and sat down on the judgment seat at a place called The Stone Pavement, and in Aramaic Gabbatha.
  81. Cross References
    Matthew 27:24
    So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of this man's blood; see to it yourselves.
    Luke 23:47
    Now when the centurion saw what had taken place, he praised God, saying, "Certainly this man was innocent!
  82. Cross References
    Matthew 2:12
    And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.
  83. Cross References
    Acts 3:14
    But you denied the Holy and Righteous One, and asked for a murderer to be granted to you.
  84. Cross References
    Acts 13:28
    And though they found in him no guilt worthy of death, they asked Pilate to have him executed.
  85. Cross References
    Luke 23:41
    And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.
    John 8:46
    Which one of you convicts me of sin? If I tell the truth, why do you not believe me?
  86. Cross References
    Matthew 26:5
    But they said, "Not during the feast, lest there be an uproar among the people.
  87. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 21:6 - 8
    And all the elders of that city nearest to the slain man shall wash their hands over the heifer whose neck was broken in the valley.
    Psalms 26:6
    I wash my hands in innocence and go around your altar, O Lord.
    Psalms 73:13
    All in vain have I kept my heart clean and washed my hands in innocence.
  88. Cross References
    Matthew 27:19
    Besides, while he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent word to him, "Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered much because of him today in a dream.
  89. Cross References
    Matthew 27:4
    Saying, "I have sinned by betraying innocent blood." They said, "What is that to us? See to it yourself.
  90. Cross References
    Matthew 23:35 - 36
    So that on you may come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of innocent Abel to the blood of Zechariah the son of Barachiah, whom you murdered between the sanctuary and the altar.
    Joshua 2:19
    Then if anyone goes out of the doors of your house into the street, his blood shall be on his own head, and we shall be guiltless. But if a hand is laid on anyone who is with you in the house, his blood shall be on our head.
    Acts 5:28
    Saying, "We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring this man's blood upon us.
  91. Cross References
    Exodus 20:5
    You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generation of those who hate me.
    Lamentations 5:7
    Our fathers sinned, and are no more; and we bear their iniquities.
  92. Cross References
    Matthew 20:19
    And deliver him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified, and he will be raised on the third day.
    Isaiah 50:6
    I gave my back to those who strike, and my cheeks to those who pull out the beard; I hid not my face from disgrace and spitting.
    Isaiah 53:5
    But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes we are healed.
    Luke 23:16
    I will therefore punish and release him.
    John 19:1
    Then Pilate took Jesus and flogged him.
  93. Cross References
    Matthew 27:27 - 31
    Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the governor's headquarters, and they gathered the whole battalion before him.
    Mark 15:16 - 20
    And the soldiers led him away inside the palace (that is, the governor's headquarters), and they called together the whole battalion.
    John 19:2 - 3
    And the soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head and arrayed him in a purple robe.
  94. Cross References
    John 18:28
    Then they led Jesus from the house of Caiaphas to the governor's headquarters. It was early morning. They themselves did not enter the governor's headquarters, so that they would not be defiled, but could eat the Passover.
    John 18:33
    So Pilate entered his headquarters again and called Jesus and said to him, "Are you the King of the Jews?
    John 19:9
    He entered his headquarters again and said to Jesus, "Where are you from?" But Jesus gave him no answer.
    Acts 23:35
    He said, "I will give you a hearing when your accusers arrive." And he commanded him to be guarded in Herod's praetorium.
    Philippians 1:13
    So that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ.
  95. Cross References
    Acts 10:1
    At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion of what was known as the Italian Cohort.
  96. Cross References
    Matthew 27:27 - 31
    Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the governor's headquarters, and they gathered the whole battalion before him.
    Mark 15:16 - 20
    And the soldiers led him away inside the palace (that is, the governor's headquarters), and they called together the whole battalion.
    John 19:2 - 3
    And the soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head and arrayed him in a purple robe.
  97. Cross References
    Revelation 18:12
    Cargo of gold, silver, jewels, pearls, fine linen, purple cloth, silk, scarlet cloth, all kinds of scented wood, all kinds of articles of ivory, all kinds of articles of costly wood, bronze, iron and marble.
    Revelation 18:16
    Alas, alas, for the great city that was clothed in fine linen, in purple and scarlet, adorned with gold, with jewels, and with pearls!
    Luke 23:11
    And Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt and mocked him. Then, arraying him in splendid clothing, he sent him back to Pilate.
  98. Cross References
    Matthew 20:19
    And deliver him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified, and he will be raised on the third day.
  99. Cross References
    Matthew 27:11
    Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" Jesus said, "You have said so.
  100. Cross References
    Matthew 26:67
    Then they spit in his face and struck him. And some slapped him.
  101. Cross References
    Isaiah 53:7
    He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth.
  102. Cross References
    Mark 15:21
    And they compelled a passerby, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross.
    Luke 23:26
    And as they led him away, they seized one Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it behind Jesus.
    John 19:17
    And he went out, bearing his own cross, to the place called The Place of a Skull, which in Aramaic is called Golgotha.
  103. Cross References
    Mark 15:21
    And they compelled a passerby, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross.
    Luke 23:26
    And as they led him away, they seized one Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it behind Jesus.
    John 19:17
    And he went out, bearing his own cross, to the place called The Place of a Skull, which in Aramaic is called Golgotha.
  104. Cross References
    Hebrews 13:12
    So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through his own blood.
    Matthew 21:39
    And they took him and threw him out of the vineyard and killed him.
    Numbers 15:35
    And the Lord said to Moses, "The man shall be put to death; all the congregation shall stone him with stones outside the camp.
  105. Cross References
    Matthew 27:33 - 51
    And when they came to a place called Golgotha (...
    Mark 15:22 - 38
    And they brought him to the place called Golgot...
    Luke 23:32 - 38
    Two others, who were criminals, were led away t...
    Luke 23:44 - 46
    It was now about the sixth hour, and there was ...
    John 19:17 - 19
    And he went out, bearing his own cross, to the ...
    John 19:23 - 24
    When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they too...
    John 19:28 - 30
    After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now fin...
  106. Cross References
    Matthew 27:33 - 51
    And when they came to a place called Golgotha (...
    Mark 15:22 - 38
    And they brought him to the place called Golgot...
    Luke 23:32 - 38
    Two others, who were criminals, were led away t...
    Luke 23:44 - 46
    It was now about the sixth hour, and there was ...
    John 19:17 - 19
    And he went out, bearing his own cross, to the ...
    John 19:23 - 24
    When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they too...
    John 19:28 - 30
    After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now fin...
  107. Cross References
    Psalms 69:21
    They gave me poison for food, and for my thirst they gave me sour wine to drink.
  108. Cross References
    Acts 8:23
    For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity.
  109. Cross References
    Psalms 22:18
    They divide my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots.
  110. Cross References
    Matthew 27:54
    When the centurion and those who were with him, keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and what took place, they were filled with awe and said, "Truly this was the Son of God!
    Psalms 22:17
    I can count all my bones - they stare and gloat over me.
  111. Cross References
    Matthew 27:11
    Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" Jesus said, "You have said so.
    Matthew 27:29
    And twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on his head and put a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him, they mocked him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!
  112. Cross References
    John 18:40
    They cried out again, "Not this man, but Barabbas!" Now Barabbas was a robber.
  113. Cross References
    Matthew 20:21
    And he said to her, "What do you want?" She said to him, "Say that these two sons of mine are to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your kingdom.
  114. Cross References
    Psalms 22:7
    All who see me mock me; they make mouths at me; they wag their heads.
    Psalms 109:25
    I am an object of scorn to my accusers; when they see me, they wag their heads.
    Lamentations 1:12
    Is it nothing to you, all you who pass by? Look and see if there is any sorrow like my sorrow, which was brought upon me, which the Lord inflicted on the day of his fierce anger.
  115. Cross References
    Luke 22:65
    And they said many other things against him, blaspheming him.
    Luke 23:39
    One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, "Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!
    James 2:7
    Are they not the ones who blaspheme the honorable name by which you were called?
  116. Cross References
    Job 16:4
    I also could speak as you do, if you were in my place; I could join words together against you and shake my head at you.
    Isaiah 37:22
    This is the word that the Lord has spoken concerning him: "'She despises you, she scorns you - the virgin daughter of Zion; she wags her head behind you - the daughter of Jerusalem.
    Jeremiah 18:16
    Making their land a horror, a thing to be hissed at forever. Everyone who passes by it is horrified and shakes his head.
    Lamentations 2:15
    All who pass along the way clap their hands at you; they hiss and wag their heads at the daughter of Jerusalem: "Is this the city that was called the perfection of beauty, the joy of all the earth?
  117. Cross References
    Matthew 26:61
    And said, "This man said, 'I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to rebuild it in three days.'
  118. Cross References
    Matthew 4:3
    And the tempter came and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.
    Matthew 4:6
    And said to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, "'He will command his angels concerning you,' and "'On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.'
  119. Cross References
    Matthew 27:43
    He trusts in God; let God deliver him now, if he desires him. For he said, 'I am the Son of God.'
    Matthew 26:63
    But Jesus remained silent. And the high priest said to him, "I adjure you by the living God, tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.
    Matthew 14:33
    And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God.
  120. Cross References
    Luke 4:23
    And he said to them, "Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, 'Physician, heal yourself.' What we have heard you did at Capernaum, do here in your hometown as well.
  121. Cross References
    Matthew 26:53 - 54
    Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels?
    John 10:18
    No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.
  122. Cross References
    John 1:49
    Nathanael answered him, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!
    John 12:13
    So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!
    Matthew 27:37
    And over his head they put the charge against him, which read, "This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.
  123. Cross References
    Psalms 22:8
    "He trusts in the Lord ; let him deliver him; let him rescue him, for he delights in him!"
  124. Cross References
    Luke 23:39 - 43
    One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, "Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!
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