Then they threw their coats upon it and mounted Jesus upon it. As He was going on, the people continued to spread their coats under Him on the road.

Some of the Pharisees in the crowd told Jesus, "Teacher, tell your disciples to be quiet."

But Jesus answered: "I tell you that if these men are silent, the very stones will call out."

Now when Jesus approached and saw the city, he wept over it,

Then Jesus went into the Temple and began to drive out dealers,

Jesus continued to teach each day in the Temple Courts; but the Chief Priests and Teachers of the Law were eager to take his life, and so also were the leading men.

On one of these days, when Jesus was teaching the people in the Temple Courts and telling the Good News, the Chief Priests and the Teachers of the Law, joined by the Councillors, confronted him,

"I, too," said Jesus in reply, "will ask you one question. Give me an answer to it.

Then they answered Jesus that they did not know [who authorized John's immersion].

And Jesus said, And I will not make clear to you by what authority I do these things.

But Jesus began to tell the people this parable-- "A man once planted a vineyard, and then let it out to tenants, and went abroad for a long while.

So, they threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. Therefore, what will the owner of the vineyard do to them? [Jesus asked].

But Jesus looked at them and said: "What then is the meaning of this passage?-- 'The very stone which the builders despised has now itself become the corner-stone.'

After this the Teachers of the Law and the Chief Priest were eager to lay hands on Jesus then and there, but they were afraid of the people; for they saw that it was at them that he had aimed this parable.

Having watched their opportunity, they afterwards sent some spies, who pretended to be good men, to catch Jesus in the course of conversation, and so enable them to give him up to the Governor's jurisdiction and authority.

These men asked Jesus a question. They said: "Teacher, we know that you are right in what you say and teach, and that you do not take any account of a man's position, but teach the Way of God honestly;

Seeing through their deceitfulness, Jesus said to them:

"The Emperor's," they said; and Jesus replied: "Well then, pay to the Emperor what belongs to the Emperor, and to God what belongs to God."

And they were not able to get hold of anything Jesus said in front of the people. And they marveled at His answer and did not say anything [further].

Now some Sadducees, who claim there is no resurrection, came to Jesus

Jesus said to them, "The people of this world marry and are married,

Then certain experts in the law of Moses replied to Jesus, "Teacher, you have spoken well."

But Jesus said to them: "How is it that people say that the Christ is to be David's son?

For David himself said in the book of Psalms [Psa. 110:1], 'The Lord [i.e., God] said to my [i.e., David's] Lord [i.e., Jesus], sit at my right side

Since David called Him [i.e., Jesus] Lord, how could He be his son?"

While all the people were listening, Jesus said to the disciples:

Looking up, Jesus saw the rich people putting their gifts into the chests for the Temple offerings.

When some of them spoke about the Temple being decorated with beautiful stones and offerings, Jesus said:

So the disciples questioned Jesus: "But, Teacher, when will this be? and what sign will there be when this is near?"

And Jesus said: "See that you are not led astray; for many will take my name, and come saying 'I am He,' and 'The time is close at hand.' Do not follow them.

And when you hear of wars and uprisings [going on], do not be afraid, for such things must necessarily happen first. But the end will not come right away." [Note: By "the end" here Jesus probably alludes to the downfall of Jerusalem, in AD 70, with its attending destruction of the Temple buildings].

Then Jesus said to His disciples, "Nations will wage war against one another and kingdoms will attack one another.

Then Jesus told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree, as well as all [other] trees:

"But pay attention to yourselves so that your hearts do not become overburdened by carousing, and drunkenness, and the worries of life. [If you do], that 'day' [i.e., Jesus' second coming and judgment] will arrive suddenly, like a trap [i.e., which catches an animal by surprise].

During the days, Jesus continued to teach in the Temple Courts, but he went out and spent the nights on the hill called the 'Mount of Olives.'

The Chief Priest and the Teachers of the Law were looking for an opportunity of destroying Jesus, for they were afraid of the people.

And he went and discussed with the Chief Priests and Officers in charge at the Temple the best way of betraying Jesus to them.

So Judas assented, and looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus to them, in the absence of a crowd.

And Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, Go and make the Passover ready for us, so that we may take it.

So Peter and John went on, and found everything just as Jesus had told them, and they prepared the Passover.

When the time came, Jesus took his place at table, and the Apostles with him.

Then Jesus took a cup [Note: This was one of the cups partaken of during the Passover meal], and after giving thanks to God [for it], He said, "Take this and share it among yourselves,

Then Jesus took some bread, and, after saying the thanksgiving, broke it and gave to them, with the words: "This is my body, [which is now to be given on your behalf. Do this in memory of me."

Jesus, however, said: "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their oppressors are styled 'Benefactors.'

Then said Jesus, Simon, Simon, satan has demanded to shake you, and my disciples, like wheat in a sieve.

"I tell you, Peter," replied Jesus, "the cock will not crow to-day till you have disowned all knowledge of me three times."

Then Jesus said to them, "When I sent you out with no money bag, or traveler's bag, or sandals, you didn't lack anything, did you?" They replied, "Nothing."

For I tell you that this [passage of Scripture], which was written about me, must be fulfilled [Isa. 53:12]: 'And He [i.e., Jesus] was counted with [i.e., as though He were one of] the criminals.' For the part [of that passage] that refers to me is being fulfilled."

"Master," they exclaimed, "look, here are two swords!" "Enough!" said Jesus.

Jesus then went out, and made his way as usual to the Mount of Olives, followed by his disciples.

Then Jesus went away from them about the distance of a stone's throw and knelt down and prayed,

While He was still speaking, look! a crowd had come up, and Judas, one of the Twelve, was their guide; and he stepped up to Jesus to kiss Him.

Then Jesus said to him, "Judas, will you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?"

But when those who were round Jesus saw what was going to happen, they exclaimed: "Master, shall we use our swords?"

But Jesus said, "Permit me to go as far as this!" So He touched his ear and healed him.

Then Jesus said to the high priests, captains of the temple, and elders, who had come to take Him, "Have you come out with swords and clubs as though I were a robber?

Those who had taken Jesus prisoner took him away into the house of the High Priest. Peter followed at a distance.

Then a certain [servant] girl saw Peter sitting there in the light of the fire. As she stared at him she said, "This man was with Jesus, too."

but he renounc'd Jesus, saying, woman, I don't know him.

Then a little while later, someone else saw Peter and said, "You are one of them also [i.e., one of Jesus' disciples]." But Peter replied, "Man, I am not."

And about an hour later someone else stated emphatically, "I know for sure that this man was also with him [i.e., Jesus], for he is from Galilee [too]." [Note: Peter's accent gave him away. See Matt. 26:73].

And the men who held Jesus insulted him, beating him with rods;

At daybreak the National Council met--both the Chief Priests and the Teachers of the Law--and took Jesus before their High Council.

"If you are the Christ," they said, "tell us so." "If I tell you," replied Jesus, "you will not believe me;

"Are you, then, the Son of God?" they all asked. "It is true," answered Jesus, "I am."

Then they all rose in a body and led Jesus before Pilate.

"Are you the King of the Jews?" Pilate asked him. "It is true," replied Jesus.

And, having satisfied himself that Jesus came under Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who also was at Jerusalem at the time.

Now Herod was very glad to see Jesus, for he had been wanting to see Him for a long time on account of what he had heard about Him; also he was hoping to see some spectacular performance done by Him.

So he continued to question Him for a long time, but Jesus gave him no answer at all.

but Jesus made him no answer, tho' the chief priests and Scribes maintain'd their charge with vehemence.

And Herod, with his soldiers, treated Jesus with scorn; he mocked him by throwing a gorgeous robe round him, and then sent him back to Pilate.

But the people all joined together shouting, "Take this man [i.e., Jesus] and release Barabbas to us [instead]."

Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed to them again.

Then Pilate again appealed to them, for He wanted to let Jesus go.

But they kept pressing him with loud shouts, demanding that Jesus be crucified, and their shouts began to prevail.

And he released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, the one they asked for; but Jesus he delivered up to their will.

So he released the man who had been put in prison for riot and murder, whom they continued to demand, but turned Jesus over to their will.

Now as they led Him away, they seized a man named Simon, from Cyrene, as he was coming in from the country, and put the cross on his shoulders, for him to carry as he walked behind Jesus.

And there followed Him a great multitude of people, and of women, who also bewailed and lamented Him: but Jesus turning to them said,

But Jesus turned to the women and said, "Women of Jerusalem, stop weeping for me, but continue to weep for yourselves and for your children.

There were two others also, criminals, led out to be executed with Jesus.

When they had reached the place called 'The Skull,' there they crucified Jesus and the criminals, one on the right, and one on the left.

And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And distributing his garments they cast lots [for them].

The soldiers also made fun of Jesus by coming up and offering him sour wine,

One of the criminals who were hanging beside Jesus railed at him. "Are not you the Christ? Save yourself and us," he said.

Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."

And he said to Jesus, Remember me, Lord, when thou comest in thy kingdom.

And Jesus said to him. Verily I say unto thee, To-day thou shalt be with me in paradise.

And Jesus, crying out with a loud voice, said, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." And having said this, he breathed his last.

And Jesus crying with a loud voice, said, Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit: and having said this, he expired.

And after the crowds that had gathered to witness this sight saw what had happened they left, beating their chests [i.e., as an expression of anguish over witnessing Jesus' death].

All the friends of Jesus had been standing at a distance, with the women who accompanied him from Galilee, watching all this.

This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

He went in to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.

So the women, who had come with Jesus from Galilee, followed closely after Joseph and saw the tomb and how His body was laid there.

So, they returned [home] and prepared spices and [aromatic] oils [i.e., for embalming Jesus' body]. Then they rested on the Sabbath day according to the [fourth] commandment. [See Ex. 20:10].

Now at early dawn on the first day of the week [i.e., early Sunday morning], the women [See Mark 16:1] went to Jesus' grave site, taking the spices which they had prepared [for His burial].

And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre, And entering, they found not the body of the Lord Jesus.

And on entering, found not the body of the Lord Jesus.