Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.

And at that time they were holding a notorious prisoner [guilty of insurrection and murder], called Barabbas.

So when they had gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Who is it you want me to release for you—Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Messiah?”

For Pilate knew that it was because of jealousy that the chief priests and elders had handed Jesus over to him.

But the ruler made answer and said to them, Which of the two is it your pleasure that I let go free? And they said, Barabbas.

Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.

And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.

When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.

at this all the people cry'd out, "his blood be on us, and on our children."

They stripped off His clothing and placed a scarlet robe on Him [Note: Mark 15:17 calls this a "purple" robe because in that day, any color with a mixture of "red" in it was often called "purple," so the use of "scarlet" was appropriate].

And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

Then they spit on Him, took the reed, and kept hitting Him on the head.

At last, having finished their sport, they took off the cloak, clothed Him again in His own garments, and led Him away for crucifixion.

And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.

And when they had come to the place called Golgotha, which means "the place of a skull" [i.e., probably because it was a skull-shaped knoll in appearance],

they gave him wine to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted it, he would not drink.

And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.

Above his head they placed the charge against him. It read, "This is Jesus, the king of the Jews."

At the same time two robbers were crucified with Jesus, one on the right and one on the left.

Those who passed by were hurling abuse at Him and jeering at Him, wagging their heads [in scorn and ridicule],

And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.

Now from the sixth hour it was dark over all the land till the ninth hour.

but about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

And some of them stood there, when they heard it, said, This man calleth Elijah.

And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink.

But the rest said, “Let us see whether Elijah will come to save Him [from death].”

And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice [and] gave up his spirit.

And [at once] the veil [of the Holy of Holies] of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; the earth shook and the rocks were split apart.

And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.

Now when the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and what took place, they were extremely terrified and said, "Truly this one was God's Son!"

And many women were there (beholding at a distance) who followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to him:

When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who was also a disciple of Jesus.

this man went to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded it to be given up.

And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,

And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed.

Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.

Command therefore that the tomb be made secure until the third day, lest perhaps his disciples come at night and steal him away, and tell the people, 'He is risen from the dead;' and the last deception will be worse than the first."

Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can.

So they went and made the sepulchre safe, sealing the stone, and setting a guard to watch it.

In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.

And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

The guards shook, paralyzed with fear [at the sight] of him and became like dead men [pale and immobile].

But the angel said to the women, "As for you, dismiss your fears. I know that it is Jesus that you are looking for--the crucified One.

He is not here; He has risen, as He said He would do. Come, get a look at the place where He was lying.

then go immediately to tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and that, he goes before you into Galilee, there shall ye see it is him; 'tis I that say it.

And going out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, they ran to bring his disciples word.

"Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to set out for Galilee, and they shall see me there."

While they went on this errand, some of the guards came into the city and reported to the High Priests every detail of what had happened.

and said, “You say this, ‘His disciples came at night and stole Him while we were sleeping.’

And if the governor (Pilate) hears about it, we will calm him down and keep you out of trouble.”

so they took the money, and did as they were directed: and this report is still current among the Jews at this day.

There they saw Him and prostrated themselves before Him. Yet some doubted.

So, as you go, make disciples out of people from all the nations, then immerse believers [See Mark 16:15-16] into the name of [i.e., to enter a relationship with] the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

teaching them to observe everything that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always [remaining with you perpetually—regardless of circumstance, and on every occasion], even to the end of the age.”

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God: As it is written in the prophets,

As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

A voice of one crying out in the wilderness:
Prepare the way for the Lord;
make His paths straight!

It came to pass, that John was immersing in the wilderness and preaching an immersion of repentance for remission of sins.

And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.

And John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey;

I baptized you with water, but it is he who will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."

And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.

And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:

And a voice came out of the heavens, Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased.

And immediately the Spirit drives him out into the wilderness.

And He stayed in the desert forty days, while He was being tempted by Satan; yea, He was with the wild beasts, but the angels continued to wait upon Him.

And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

And walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon, and Andrew, Simon's brother, casting out a net in the sea, for they were fishers.

Immediately they left their nets and followed Him [becoming His disciples, believing and trusting in Him and following His example].

Immediately Jesus called to them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired workers, and went away to follow Him [becoming His disciples, believing and trusting in Him and following His example].

Then they went to Capernaum. As soon as it was the Sabbaths, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach.

And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.

And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,

Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.

And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him.

And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.

And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.

And the report of him went out straightway everywhere into all the region of Galilee round about.

And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.

Now Simon’s mother-in-law was lying sick with a fever; and immediately they told Him about her.

Jesus went to her, and taking her by the hand, raised her up; and the fever left her, and she began to serve them [as her guests].

And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils.

And all the city was gathered together at the door.

And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.

And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.

Simon [Peter] and his companions searched [everywhere, looking anxiously] for Him,

He replied, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so I may preach there also; that is why I came [from the Father].”

And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils.

And a leper came to him and, going down on his knees before him, made a request, saying, If it is your pleasure, you have the power to make me clean.

But Jesus, moved with compassion, having stretched out his hand, touched him, and says to him, I will, be thou cleansed.

The leprosy left him immediately and he was cleansed [completely healed and restored to health].

And he strictly charged him, and straightway sent him out,

and says to him, See thou say nothing to any one, but go, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing what Moses ordained, for a testimony to them.

But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.

And again he entered into Capernaum, after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house.

and straightway many were gathered together, so that there was no longer any room, not even at the door; and he spoke the word to them.

And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.

"What does the man mean by talking like this? It is blasphemy! Who can forgive sins, who but God alone?"

Immediately Jesus, being fully aware [of their hostility] and knowing in His spirit that they were thinking this, said to them, “Why are you debating and arguing about these things in your hearts?