Now the chief priests and the Pharisees had given orders that if anyone knew where he was, he should report it, so that they might arrest him.

Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead.

There they made him a supper; and Martha served, while Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with him.

Then Mary took a pound of very costly perfume of pure nard, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.

But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, said,

"Why was this perfume not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?"

This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief; and as he had the money box, he used to take what was put into it.

Now a great crowd of the Jews learned that he was there, and they came, not only on account of Jesus but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead.

The next day a great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem.

His disciples did not understand this at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written about him and that they had done these things to him.

Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus."

He said this to show by what death he was to die.

Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going to God,

After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was girded.

Then he came to Simon Peter. And Peter said to him, "Lord, are you going to wash my feet?"

Peter said to him, "You shall never wash my feet." Jesus answered him, "If I do not wash you, you have no part with me."

Jesus said to him, "He who has bathed needs only to wash his feet, but is completely clean; and you are clean, but not every one of you."

For he knew who was to betray him; that was why he said, "You are not all clean."

If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet.

When Jesus had said this, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, "Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me."

One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was leaning close to the breast of Jesus.

Some thought that, because Judas had the money box, Jesus was telling him, "Buy what we need for the feast"; or, that he should give something to the poor.

Having received the piece of bread, he went out immediately. And it was night.

But I have told you these things, that when the time comes, you may remember that I told you of them. "I did not say these things to you at the beginning, because I was with you.

And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory which I had with you before the world was made.

While I was with them, I kept them in your name the name you gave me. I have guarded them, and none of them is lost except the son of perdition, that the Scripture might be fulfilled.

When Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples over the Kidron valley, where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered.

Then Jesus, knowing all that was to come upon him, went forward and said to them, "Whom do you seek?"

They answered him, "Jesus of Nazareth." Jesus said to them, "I am he." And Judas, who betrayed him, was standing with them.

Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.

And they led him to Annas first; for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was high priest that year.

Now it was Caiaphas who had advised the Jews that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.

Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. As this disciple was known to the high priest, he went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest.

But Peter stood at the door outside. Then the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the girl who kept the door, and brought Peter in.

Now the servants and officers had made a charcoal fire, because it was cold, and they were standing and warming themselves. Peter also was with them, standing and warming himself.

Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas to the Praetorium, and it was early morning. But they did not enter the Praetorium themselves, so that they might not be defiled, but might eat the Passover.

This happened so that the words Jesus had spoken would be fulfilled, showing by what death he was going to die.

Pilate said to him, "You are a king then?" Jesus answered, "You say what I ama king. For this I was born, and for this I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears my voice."

Then they all cried again, "Not this man, but Barabbas!" Now Barabbas was a robber.

When Pilate heard these words, he was the more afraid,

Now it was the day of Preparation of the Passover, about the sixth hour. And he said to the Jews, "Behold your King!"

Many of the Jews read this title, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city; and it was written in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin.

When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his garments, and made four parts, one for each soldier, and also his tunic. Now the tunic was without seam, woven in one piece from top to bottom.

After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, "I thirst."

Now a vessel full of wine vinegar was sitting there; so they filled a sponge with the vinegar, put it on hyssop, and put it to his mouth.

Therefore, because it was the day of Preparation, that the bodies should not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), the Jews asked Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.

But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs.

After this Josnt of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took away his body.

Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had ever been laid.

So because of the Jewish day of Preparation, as the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there.

On the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb.

Saying this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus.

Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came.

Eight days later, his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. The doors were shut, but Jesus came and stood among them, and said, "Peace be with you!"

But early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.

Then that disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it), and threw himself into the sea.

Simon Peter went aboard and dragged the net ashore, full of large fish, one hundred and fifty-three; and although there were so many, the net was not torn.

Jesus said to them, "Come and have breakfast." Now none of the disciples dared ask him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord.

This was now the third time Jesus appeared to his disciples after he was raised from the dead.

He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, "Do you love me?" And he said to him, "Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep.

until the day when he was taken up to heaven, after he had given orders through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen.

And after he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.

And as they were gazing intently into the sky while he was going, behold, two men in white clothing stood beside them.

In those days Peter stood up among the brethren (the company of persons was in all about a hundred and twenty), and said,

"Brethren, the scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand by the mouth of David, concerning Judas who was guide to those who arrested Jesus.

For he was counted among us and received his share in this ministry."

And it became known to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the field was called in their language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)

beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from usone of these men must become with us a witness to his resurrection."

So they put forward two men, Josnt called Barsabbas (who was also called Justus), and Matthias.

And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell to Matthias; and he was added to the eleven apostles.

but this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

But God raised him up, having loosed the agony of death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power.

Therefore my heart was glad and my tongue rejoiced; moreover my flesh also will live in hope,

"Brethren, I may say to you confidently of the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.

And so, because he was a prophet, and knew that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would set one of his descendants on his throne,

he looked ahead and spoke of the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to hades, nor did his flesh see decay.

Everyone was filled with awe; and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.

And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they set down every day at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful to beg alms of those who entered the temple.

And they seized them and put them in jail until the next day, for it was already evening.

and Annas the high priest was there, and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family.

He is the stone which was rejected by you, the builders, but which has become the chief cornerstone.

For the man on whom this sign of healing was performed was more than forty years old.

And when they had prayed, the place where they were gathered together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God with boldness.

Now the company of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed that any of the things which he possessed was his own, but they had everything in common.

And with great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.

For there was not a needy person among them, For all who were owners of land or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of the sales

and laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.

Thus Josnt who was called by the apostles Barnabas (which means, Son of Encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus,

While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? How is it that you have conceived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God."

Peter said to her, "Tell me whether you sold the land for such and such a price." And she said, "Yes, that was the price."

For some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a group of about four hundred men joined him. But he was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing.

Now in those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the native Hebrews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.

Then some of those who belonged to the synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called), and of the Cyrenians, and of the Alexandrians, and of those from Cilicia and Asia, arose and disputed with Stephen.

And fixing their gaze on him, all who were sitting in the Council saw that his face was like the face of an angel.

And he said: "Hear me, brethren and fathers! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran,

"And the patriarchs, jealous of Joseph, sold him into Egypt. But God was with him,

But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers there the first time.

At the second visit Josnt made himself known to his brothers, and Joseph's family was made known to Pharaoh.

At this time Moses was born, and was beautiful before God. And he was brought up for three months in his father's house;

and when he was placed outside, Pharaoh's daughter took him and brought him up as her own son.