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

When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.

So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.

Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall in no wise pass away until all come to pass.

The heaven and the earth shall pass away, but my words shall in no wise pass away.

But take heed to yourselves, lest haply your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day come on you suddenly as a snare:

For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.

Be on the watch at all times, and pray that you may have strength to escape all that is destined to happen, and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man."

And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives.

Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.

And the Adversary entered into Judas, who is surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve,

And he went away and spoke with the chief priests and captains as to how he should deliver him up to them.

And the day of unleavened bread came, when the Passover lamb is put to death.

And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.

They asked Him, “Where do You want us to prepare it?”

And he said to them, Behold, as ye enter into the city a man will meet you, carrying an earthen pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he goes in;

And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?

Then he will show you a large upstairs room that is furnished. Get things ready for us there."

And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.

for I say to you, I will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”

for I say to you, that I will in no wise drink, henceforth, of the product of the vine, until the Kingdom of God shall come."

And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.

Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.

And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!

And they began to reason among themselves, who then of them it may be, who is about to do this thing.

And there happened also a strife among them -- who of them is accounted to be greater.

Jesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles have absolute power and lord it over them; and those in authority over them are called ‘Benefactors.’

But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.

For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.

It is you who have stood by me through my trials;

And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;

so that you shall eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom, and sit on thrones as judges over the twelve tribes of Israel.

And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:

but as for thee, I have pray'd that you faith may not fail. do you in return establish thy brethren.

Then he said to them all: "When I sent you out as my Messengers, without either purse, or bag, or sandals, were you in need of anything?" "No; nothing," they answered.

Then said he to them, 'But, now, he who is having a bag, let him take it up, and in like manner also a scrip; and he who is not having, let him sell his garment, and buy a sword,

For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end.

And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.

And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.

And he was withdrawn from them, as it were a stone's cast, and having fallen on the knees he was praying,

Father, if it is your pleasure, take this cup from me: but still, let your pleasure, not mine, be done.

And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

As he was yet speaking, behold, a crowd, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went on before them, and drew near to Jesus to kiss him.

On which Jesus said to him: "Judas, is it by a kiss that you betray the Son of Man?"

And when those who were with him saw what was coming, they said, Lord, may we not make use of our swords?

Then a certain one of them struck the head priest's slave and sheared off his right ear. [Note: It was Peter who struck this man, whose name was Malchus. See John 18:10].

But Jesus replied, “Stop! No more of this.” And He touched the ear and healed him.

Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?

When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.

Then they arrested Jesus and led Him away to the head priest's house [i.e., Caiaphas. See Matt. 26:57]. But Peter followed Him from a distance [i.e., as they went to the head priest's courtyard].

now as they had made a fire in the middle of the hall, and people were sitting all round it, Peter too sat down among them.

But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.

But he said, Woman, it is not true; I have no knowledge of him.

And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean.

and Peter said, 'Man, I have not known what thou sayest;' and presently, while he is speaking, a cock crew.

And he went out and wept bitterly [deeply grieved and distressed].

And the men in whose hands Jesus was, made sport of him and gave him blows.

And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?

And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,

Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:

And they all said, “Are You the Son of God, then?” He replied, “It is just as you say.”

And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.

So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And He answered him, “It is just as you say.”

But they insisted, saying, "He incites the people, teaching throughout the whole of Judea and beginning from Galilee as far as here."

And Pilate having heard of Galilee, questioned if the man is a Galilean,

And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.

Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him:

No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him.

But they all cried out together, "Away with this man, and release to us Barabbas"

And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:

And he said to them a third time, "Why, what has he done that is wrong? For I have found nothing about him to call for his death. So I will teach him a lesson and let him go."

but they persisted with great clamour in their demands, to have him crucified: and as the people and chief priests redoubled their clamours,

And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required.

And he released the man they were asking for who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, but he handed over Jesus to their will.

And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.

For a time is coming when they will say, 'Blessed are the women who never bore children, and the breasts which have never given nourishment.'

Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us.

For if they do these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?”

And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.

And the people stood watching; but even the rulers sneered at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One."

And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also scoffed at him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if this is the Christ of God, his chosen.

The soldiers also made sport of Him as they continued to come up and offer Him vinegar,

And saying as they did so: "If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself."

And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.

But the other checked him, saying, "Have you no fear even of God? You are suffering the same punishment as he.

And for us it is truly a just sentence, for we are getting back what we deserve for our actions, but this man has not done anything wrong."

Then Jesus said to him, "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise [Note: This is a place in God's presence, referred to as "the third heaven" (II Cor. 12:2-4), and where overcomers will be able to eat from "the tree of life" (Rev. 2:7)]."

And it was, as it were, the sixth hour, and darkness came over all the land till the ninth hour,

as the sun was in eclipse. And the curtain before the sanctuary was torn in two.

Then Jesus uttered a loud cry, and said, "Father, I now commit my spirit to your care." As He said this He breathed His last.

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].

And all of those who knew Him, as well as the women who had followed Him from Galilee [See Matt. 27:55-56], watched all this from a distance.

And, taking it down, he wrapped it in a fine Indian cloth, and laid him in a tomb hewn in stone, - where no one as yet was lying.

This happened on the Day of Preparation [for the Passover Festival], as the Sabbath day was about to begin [i.e., shortly before

And then went home, and prepared spices and perfumes. During the Sabbath they rested, as directed by the commandment

And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:

And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?

He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,