Thematic Bible




Thematic Bible




It is enough for the disciple (student) that he is like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If they called the master of the house Beelzebub (Satan), others of the household could also be called the same!

The Pharisees saw it and said to him: Your disciples do that which it is not lawful to do on the Sabbath. He replied to them: Have you read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? He entered into the house of God, and he and his companions ate the showbread (holy bread), which it was not lawful for them to eat. It was only lawful for the priests. read more.
Have you read the law that on the Sabbath day the priests in the Temple profane the Sabbath, and are guiltless? I say to you, one greater than the Temple is here. If you had known what this means, 'I desire mercy and not sacrifice,' you would not have condemned the guiltless. For the Son of man is Lord of the Sabbath. He left and went into their synagogue. There he saw a man who had a withered hand. They asked him if it is lawful to heal on the Sabbath day? They wanted to accuse him. He said to them: Which of you having one sheep, if this sheep fell into a pit on the Sabbath day, will not get it and lift it out. How much more value is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath day! Then he said to the man: Stretch out your hand. He stretched it out and it was restored whole like the other. The Pharisees left and took counsel against him, to decide how they might destroy him.

The chief priests and all the Sanhedrin were looking for false witness against Jesus. They wanted to put him to death. They failed, even though a number of false witnesses came. Later two witnesses came. They said: This man said, 'I am able to destroy the Temple of God and to rebuild it in three days.'


They led Jesus away to the high priest. The chief priests, elders and scribes came together with him. Peter followed him at a distance. He followed into the court of the high priest. He was sitting with the officers staying warm by the fire. Now the chief priests and the whole council looked for witness against Jesus to put him to death. They found none. read more.
Many gave false witness against him. But their witness was not in agreement. One person falsely witnessed against him by saying: We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another made without hands. Even so their witness did not agree. The high priest stood in the middle of them, and said to Jesus: Do you not answer? What is it these say against you? But he kept quiet and said nothing. Again the high priest questioned him: Are you the Christ, the son of the Holy One? Jesus said: I am and you will see the Son of man seated at the right hand of power, and coming with the clouds of heaven. Violently parting his robes, the high priest said: What need do we have for more witnesses? We have heard his words against God. What is your opinion? They all said he should be put to death. Some spit on him and covering his face they gave him blows. Guess who hit you, they said. The leaders took him and beat him with their hands.

They accused him, saying: We found this man perverting our nation. He forbids payment of tax to Caesar. He claims to be Christ a king.

They answered: If this man were not an evildoer we would not deliver him to you.




They accused him, saying: We found this man perverting our nation. He forbids payment of tax to Caesar. He claims to be Christ a king.

They brought false witnesses, which said: This man will not stop speaking blasphemous words against this holy place and the law.


We have found this man to be a troublemaker who stirs up sedition (resists lawful authority) among all the Jews throughout the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.




They accused him, saying: We found this man perverting our nation. He forbids payment of tax to Caesar. He claims to be Christ a king.

They brought false witnesses, which said: This man will not stop speaking blasphemous words against this holy place and the law.


We have found this man to be a troublemaker who stirs up sedition (resists lawful authority) among all the Jews throughout the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.


They answered: If this man were not an evildoer we would not deliver him to you.

As a result of this Pilate sought to release him. The Jews cried out: If you release this man you are not Caesar's friend. Every one that makes himself a king speaks against Caesar.

Jesus stood before the governor. He asked him: Are you the King of the Jews? Jesus said to him: It is as you say.

Pilate entered again into the Praetorium. He called Jesus and asked him: Are you the King of the Jews?


Pilate questioned him: Are you the king of the Jews? Jesus answered: You say so.

The superscription of his accusation was written on a board above his head, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

They accused him, saying: We found this man perverting our nation. He forbids payment of tax to Caesar. He claims to be Christ a king. Pilate asked him: Are you King of the Jews? He answered him: You say it.


Pilate wrote a title and put it on the stake. There it was written, JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS. This title was read by many of the Jews, for the place where Jesus was impaled was near the city. It was written in Hebrew, Latin and Greek. The chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate: Do not write, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews. read more.
Pilate answered: What I have written, I have written.


They tied his hands with cords and led him to the ruler, Pilate.

Early in the morning the chief priests met hurriedly with the elders, the teachers of the Law, and the entire Council. They made their plans. They led Jesus away in chains and handed him over to Pilate.

The whole company of them rose up and brought him before Pilate. They accused him, saying: We found this man perverting our nation. He forbids payment of tax to Caesar. He claims to be Christ a king. Pilate asked him: Are you King of the Jews? He answered him: You say it. read more.
Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds: I find no fault in this man. They were more insistent saying: He excites the people throughout all Judea, beginning in Galilee even to this place. When Pilate heard it, he asked if the man was a Galilean. When he knew that he was from Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod. He was in Jerusalem at that time.

They lead Jesus from Caiaphas into the Praetorium. It was early and they did not enter directly into the Praetorium, that they might not be defiled, but might eat the Passover. Pilate went to them and asked: What accusation do you make against this man?


It was morning. The chief priests and those in authority conspired to put Jesus to death. They tied his hands with cords and led him to the ruler, Pilate.

Jesus stood before the governor. He asked him: Are you the King of the Jews? Jesus said to him: It is as you say. When the chief priests and those in authority made statements against him, he gave no answer. Pilate said to him: Do you give no attention to what their witnesses say against you? read more.
Jesus did not answer. Not even a word! The governor was greatly surprised.

Early in the morning the chief priests met hurriedly with the elders, the teachers of the Law, and the entire Council. They made their plans. They led Jesus away in chains and handed him over to Pilate. Pilate questioned him: Are you the king of the Jews? Jesus answered: You say so. The chief priests accused him of many things. read more.
Pilate again asked him: Do you not answer? See how many things they testify against you! But Jesus gave no answer. Pilate wondered.

The whole company of them rose up and brought him before Pilate. They accused him, saying: We found this man perverting our nation. He forbids payment of tax to Caesar. He claims to be Christ a king. Pilate asked him: Are you King of the Jews? He answered him: You say it. read more.
Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds: I find no fault in this man. They were more insistent saying: He excites the people throughout all Judea, beginning in Galilee even to this place.

They lead Jesus from Caiaphas into the Praetorium. It was early and they did not enter directly into the Praetorium, that they might not be defiled, but might eat the Passover. Pilate went to them and asked: What accusation do you make against this man? They answered: If this man were not an evildoer we would not deliver him to you. read more.
Pilate replied: Take him yourselves and judge him according to your law. The Jews said: It is not lawful for us to put any man to death. Thus the word of Jesus would be fulfilled when he spoke about the kind of death he would experience. Pilate entered again into the Praetorium. He called Jesus and asked him: Are you the King of the Jews? Jesus answered: You say this about me. Or did others tell you it concerning me? Pilate answered: Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests delivered you to me! What have you done? Jesus answered: My kingdom is not of this world! If my kingdom were of this world my servants would fight that I should not be delivered to the Jews. My kingdom is not from this domain. Pilate said: Are you a king then? Jesus answered: As you say I am a king. I was born and came into the world for this purpose, that I should bear witness to the truth! Every one who is of the truth hears my voice. Pilate then asked: What is truth? After saying this, he went out again to the Jews and said to them: I find no fault in him.


They accused him, saying: We found this man perverting our nation. He forbids payment of tax to Caesar. He claims to be Christ a king.


Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went away to the chief priests, that he might betray Jesus to them. They were glad to hear it and promised to give him money. He looked for ways how he might conveniently deliver Jesus to them.

As he spoke, Judas, one of the twelve, followed by a crowd carrying swords and spears, approached him. The chief priest and elders of the people had sent them.

They seized him and led him away. They took him to the high priest's house. Peter followed from a distance.

The chief priests and the Pharisees gathered a council. They asked what they should do. This man does many signs and miracles.

Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went to the chief priests. He asked them: What are you willing to give me to deliver him to you? They paid him thirty pieces of silver.

Early in the morning the chief priests met hurriedly with the elders, the teachers of the Law, and the entire Council. They made their plans. They led Jesus away in chains and handed him over to Pilate.

The chief priest and the elders of the people assembled at the court of Caiaphas, the high priest. All of them, using deceit, worked together to capture Jesus and kill him. They insisted: Not during the feast; it could start a riot among the people.

Look, one of them with Jesus stretched out his hand, drew his sword, and cut off the ear of the servant of the high priest.

One of them struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.

Suddenly, as he spoke, Judas one of the twelve arrived. A great crowd with swords and spears were with him. They were from the chief priests, scribes and elders. He who betrayed him gave them a sign. He told them the one I kiss is the one to capture and take away safely. When he arrived he went straight to him and said: Master and kissed him. read more.
They grabbed him and took him away. One of those who were near took out his sword and gave the servant of the high priest a blow, cutting off his ear.

They led Jesus away to the high priest. The chief priests, elders and scribes came together with him. Peter followed him at a distance. He followed into the court of the high priest. He was sitting with the officers staying warm by the fire. Now the chief priests and the whole council looked for witness against Jesus to put him to death. They found none. read more.
Many gave false witness against him. But their witness was not in agreement. One person falsely witnessed against him by saying: We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another made without hands. Even so their witness did not agree. The high priest stood in the middle of them, and said to Jesus: Do you not answer? What is it these say against you? But he kept quiet and said nothing. Again the high priest questioned him: Are you the Christ, the son of the Holy One? Jesus said: I am and you will see the Son of man seated at the right hand of power, and coming with the clouds of heaven. Violently parting his robes, the high priest said: What need do we have for more witnesses? We have heard his words against God. What is your opinion? They all said he should be put to death. Some spit on him and covering his face they gave him blows. Guess who hit you, they said. The leaders took him and beat him with their hands. Peter was still in the courtyard when one of the High Priest's servant women came by.

The chief priests and the scribes searched for a way to put him to death. But they feared the people. Satan entered into Judas who was called Iscariot. He was one of the twelve. He went away to discuss with the chief priests and captains, how he might deliver Jesus to them. read more.
They were glad, and pledged to give him money. He consented and looked for a way to deliver him to them in the absence of the crowd.

The next day the assembly of the elders of the people was gathered together. They included chief priests and scribes. They led him away to their council, saying: If you are the Christ, tell us. But he said to them: If I tell you, you will not believe: and if I ask you, you will not answer. read more.
Soon the Son of man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God. They all asked: Are you the Son of God? He said to them: You say that I am. They responded: What further need do we have for witnesses? We have heard this from his mouth.

The whole company of them rose up and brought him before Pilate. They accused him, saying: We found this man perverting our nation. He forbids payment of tax to Caesar. He claims to be Christ a king.

They cried out: Away with him, away with him, impale him! Pilate asked: Should I impale your King? The chief priests answered: We have no king but Caesar. Then he delivered him to them to be impaled.





They accused him, saying: We found this man perverting our nation. He forbids payment of tax to Caesar. He claims to be Christ a king.

They brought false witnesses, which said: This man will not stop speaking blasphemous words against this holy place and the law.


We have found this man to be a troublemaker who stirs up sedition (resists lawful authority) among all the Jews throughout the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.


They accused him, saying: We found this man perverting our nation. He forbids payment of tax to Caesar. He claims to be Christ a king.

Pilate said: Are you a king then? Jesus answered: As you say I am a king. I was born and came into the world for this purpose, that I should bear witness to the truth! Every one who is of the truth hears my voice.

Then Pilate took Jesus and whipped him. The soldiers braided a crown of thorns and put it on his head. They dressed him in a purple garment. They came to him, and said: Hail, King of the Jews! They struck him with their hands. read more.
Pilate went out again, and said to them: Look, I bring him out to you, that you may know that I find no fault in him. Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple garment. Pilate said: Look, the man!


Jesus stood before the governor. He asked him: Are you the King of the Jews? Jesus said to him: It is as you say.

They accused him, saying: We found this man perverting our nation. He forbids payment of tax to Caesar. He claims to be Christ a king. Pilate asked him: Are you King of the Jews? He answered him: You say it.

They made a crown of thorns and put it on his head. They placed a rod in his right hand. Then they bowed down on their knees before him. They mocked him, saying: Long life to the King of the Jews. They spat on him and hit him on the head with the rod.


They accused him, saying: We found this man perverting our nation. He forbids payment of tax to Caesar. He claims to be Christ a king.