Whoever shall fall on this stone, shall be dashed to pieces; but on whomever it shall fall, it will make him as chaff for the wind.

And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them.

So they watched [for a chance to trap] Him. They sent spies who pretended to be upright and sincere, in order that they might catch Him in some statement [that they could distort and use against Him], so that they could turn Him over to the control and authority of [Pilate] the governor.

And they put a question to him, saying, Master, we are certain that your teaching and your words are right, and that you have no respect for a man's position, but you are teaching the true way of God:

Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no?

"Show me the coin [used for paying the taxes]. [Note: This coin was equivalent to one day of a farm laborer's pay, or about $60-$84 in 1994]. Whose image and inscription are on this coin?" And they answered Him, "Caesar's."

and they questioned Him, saying, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us [a law that] if a man’s brother dies, leaving a wife and no children, his brother should marry the wife and raise children for his brother.

And the second took her for a wife, and he died childless.

Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is she? for seven had her to wife.

But as for those who shall have been deemed worthy to find a place in that other age and in the Resurrection from among the dead, the men do not marry and the women are not given in marriage.

Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.

Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the bush; for he calleth the Lord, the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.

For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him.

Some of the scribes replied, “Teacher, you have spoken well [so that there is no room for blame].”

For they durst not any more ask him any question.

For David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

Until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’

David then gives him the name of Lord, so how is it possible for him to be his son?

"Look out for the experts in the law of Moses, who like to walk [around] in long [flowing] robes and love the special greetings they receive at the open shopping markets, and the principal seats in the synagogues, and the head places at dinner tables.

Which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.

Then Jesus looked up [i.e., from his seated position at the entrance to the Temple], and saw people throwing their gifts [of money] into the treasury [Note: This was a large open-mouthed container used for receiving offerings for meeting expenses of Temple upkeep].

For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.

And some were talking about the Temple, how it was made fair with beautiful stones and with offerings, but he said,

As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

So they asked him, "Teacher, and when will this happen? What will be the sign for this to take place?"

And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.

But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.

But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake.

And it shall turn to you for a testimony.

Let it stick therefore fast in your hearts, not once to study before, what ye shall answer for yourselves:

For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

But you will be turned over [i.e., to the authorities for punishment] even by [your own] parents and brothers and relatives and friends. And they will [even] put some of you to death.

And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake.

By your endurance, shall ye gain your lives for a possession.

But whenever you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then be sure her desolation is not far away.

Then let those who are in Judea fly unto the mountains; and let those who are in the midst of her get far away: and they who are in the countries, let them not enter into her.

For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.

But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people.

And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden under foot of the Gentiles, until the times appointed for the Gentiles shall come to their period.

And there shall be signs in sun and moon and stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, in perplexity for the roaring of the sea and the billows;

Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.

And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.

And he made a story for them: See the fig-tree, and all the trees;

as soon as they put out leaves, you see it and know for yourselves that summer is near.

I tell it you for certain, this generation shall not pass away, till all these things are accomplished.

"But take care for yourselves, lest your hearts are weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of daily life, and that day come upon you suddenly

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

And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.

And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.

They were delighted and agreed to pay him for it.

And he agreed, and began looking for a favorable opportunity to betray him to them apart from the crowd.

And the day of the feast of Unleavened Bread came, on which it was necessary [for] the Passover lamb to be sacrificed.

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

And they said to Him, "Where do you want us to prepare [for it]?"

and say to the man of the house, our master sent to ask for a room, where he may eat the passover with his disciples.

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

So, they went and found [everything] just as Jesus told them [it would be], and they prepared for the Passover meal.

And when the time came [for the Passover meal], Jesus reclined with His apostles [at the table]. [Note: See Matt. 23:6].

And He said to them, I desired with desire to eat this passover with you before I suffer: for I say to you,

For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.

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,

For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit 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.

For the Son of man indeed goeth, as it hath been determined: but woe unto that man through whom he is betrayed!

And there was a strife among them, which of them should be taken for the greatest.

But it will not be that way among you, for the person who is the most important among you should become [like] the youngest [i.e., least important]. And the person who is the leader should become like the servant.

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.

And the Lord said, 'Simon, Simon, lo, the Adversary did ask you for himself to sift as the wheat,

But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

Then Jesus said to them, "When I sent you out without a money belt, or traveling bag [i.e., for personal belongings], or sandals, did you lack anything"? And the apostles answered, " [No], nothing."

And he said to them, But now, he who has a money-bag, or a bag for food, let him take it: and he who has not, let him give his coat for money and get 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.

For the things concerning me have an end. And they said, Behold here are two swords. And he said to them, it is enough.

saying, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup [i.e., of suffering] away from me; nevertheless, let it not be what I want, but what you want [for me]."

And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,

and found them sleeping for sorrow, And said to them, Why sleep ye? Rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.

And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.

Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple police, and the elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a criminal?

When I was with you every day in the Temple you did not raise a hand against me. But this is your hour [i.e., the time for you to act against me] and the power of darkness [has now taken over]."

And having taken, they brought him into the house of the chief priest. And Peter followed him far off.

And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter 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.

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 if I shall ask you any question, ye will neither answer me, nor let me go free.

Then they all said, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said to them, Ye say what is true; for I am.

And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.

So Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, "I find no basis for an accusation against this man.

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

And learning that He belonged to Herod's jurisdiction he sent Him to Herod, for he too was in Jerusalem at that time.

And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.

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

And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves.

And Pilate sent for the chief priests and the rulers and the people, and said to them,

[and] said to them, "You brought me this man as one who was misleading the people, and behold, [when I] examined [him] before you, I found nothing in this man as basis for the accusation which {you are making} against him

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

(For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)

But they all cried out in unison, saying, "Take this man away, and release for us Barabbas!"

(Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)

But Pilate once more addressed them, wishing to set Jesus free.