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Themes in Mark 14

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Themes in Mark 14

Mark 14:1 (show verse)

It was now two days before the Festival of the Passover and the Unleavened bread. The Chief Priests and the Teachers of the Law were looking for an opportunity to arrest Jesus by stealth, and to put him to death;

Craftiness » Craftiness, general references to
Craftiness » Instances of » In seeking to kill jesus
Deceit » Exemplified » Chief priests
Deception » Instances of » Chief priests
Duplicity » Craftiness, general references to
Feast of the passover » Called the » Feast of unleavened bread
Passover » Jesus crucified at the time of
Scribe (scribes) » Conspire against jesus

Mark 14:2 (show verse)

For they said: "Not during the Festival, for fear of a riot."

Passover » Jesus crucified at the time of

Mark 14:3 (show verse)

When Jesus was still at Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, while he was at table, a woman came with an alabaster jar of choice spikenard perfume of great value. She broke the jar, and poured the perfume on his head.

Alabaster » Vessels made of
Box » Made of alabaster
Christ » Guest, a » Of simon the leper
Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Leprosy » Instances of leprosy not mentioned above » Simon
Mary » Sister of lazarus » Anoints jesus
woman's Ministry » Anointing Christ
Ointment » Not sacred
Simon » The leper
Simon » Leper » Jesus dines with
Social life » Christ entertained in various homes » Of simon the leper
Spikenard » Fragrant » A fragrant oil from, used for anointing
Women » Good » Mary and martha
Women » Ministry of » Anointing Christ
Women » Helpers » Anointing Christ

Mark 14:4 (show verse)

Some of those who were present said to one another indignantly: "Why has the perfume been wasted like this?

Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Mary » Sister of lazarus » Anoints jesus
Ointment » Not sacred
Presumption » Instances of » The disciples, in their indignation at the anointing of jesus
Women » Good » Mary and martha

Mark 14:5 (show verse)

This perfume could have been sold for more than thirty pounds, and the money given to the poor."

Mark 14:6 (show verse)

"Let her alone," said Jesus, as they began to find fault with her, "why are you troubling her? This is a beautiful deed that she has done for me.

Christ » Commendation by » Mary of bethany
Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Mary » Sister of lazarus » Anoints jesus
Women » Good » Mary and martha
Words of Christ » Comforting commending » Mary of bethany

Mark 14:7 (show verse)

You always have the poor with you, and whenever you wish you can do good to them; but you will not always have me.

Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Mary » Sister of lazarus » Anoints jesus
Women » Good » Mary and martha

Mark 14:8 (show verse)

She has done what she could; she has perfumed my body beforehand for my burial.

Anointing » Of the dead
Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Fame of the woman who anointed his head
Mary » Sister of lazarus » Anoints jesus
Service » Test » Timely
Women » Good » Mary and martha
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Required according to ability

Mark 14:9 (show verse)

And I tell you, wherever, in the whole world, the Good News is proclaimed, what this woman has done will be told in memory of her."

Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Fame of the woman who anointed his head
Mary » Sister of lazarus » Anoints jesus
Women » Good » Mary and martha

Mark 14:10 (show verse)

After this, Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the Chief Priests, to betray Jesus to them.

Apostasy » Instances of » Judas
Betrayal » Of jesus
Church » Corruption in
Covetousness » Instances of » Judas, in betraying jesus for twenty pieces of silver
Exposure » Like the sin of belshazzar it may be done under the influence of strong » Like the sin of judas, it may have the approval of the authoritie
Judas » Betrays » Jesus
Judas » Characteristics of » Treachery
Judas (jude) » Surnamed "iscariot." » greed » By his bargaining to betray jesus for a sum of money
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Like the sin of judas, it may have the approval of the authorities
Sinners » Sin » Judas » approval » Authorities
Traitor » Judas

Mark 14:11 (show verse)

They were glad to hear what he said, and promised to pay him. So he looked for a way to betray Jesus opportunely.

Apostasy » Instances of » Judas
Betrayal » Of jesus
Bribery » Examples of
Bribery » Instances of » Chief priests bribe judas
Church » Corruption in
Covetousness » Instances of » Judas, in betraying jesus for twenty pieces of silver
Exposure » Like the sin of belshazzar it may be done under the influence of strong » Like the sin of judas, it may have the approval of the authoritie
Judas » Betrays » Jesus
Judas (jude) » Surnamed "iscariot." » greed » By his bargaining to betray jesus for a sum of money
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Silver » Used for money
Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Like the sin of judas, it may have the approval of the authorities
Sinners » Sin » Judas » approval » Authorities
The Nation » Bribery » Examples of
Traitor » Judas

Mark 14:12 (show verse)

On the first day of the Festival of the Unleavened bread, when it was customary to kill the Passover lambs, his disciples said to Jesus: "Where do you wish us to go and make preparations for your eating the Passover?"

Jesus Christ » History of » His last passover meal and his establishment of the lord's supper (in jerusalem)
Passover » General references to
Passover » Observed with unleavened bread (no yeast)
Passover » The lord's supper ordained at

Mark 14:13 (show verse)

Jesus sent forward two of his disciples and said to them: "Go into the city, and there a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you; follow him;

Jesus Christ » History of » His last passover meal and his establishment of the lord's supper (in jerusalem)
John » The apostle » Prepares the passover meal
Passover » The lord's supper ordained at
Water » Carried in vessels

Mark 14:14 (show verse)

and, wherever he goes in, say to the owner of the house 'The Teacher says--Where is my room where I am to eat the Passover with my disciples?'

Entertainments » Often given in » The upper room or guest chamber
Jesus Christ » History of » His last passover meal and his establishment of the lord's supper (in jerusalem)
John » The apostle » Prepares the passover meal
Passover » The lord's supper ordained at

Mark 14:15 (show verse)

He will himself show you a large upstairs room, set out ready; and there make preparations for us."

Mark 14:16 (show verse)

So the disciples set out and went into the city, and found everything just as Jesus had told them; and they prepared the Passover.

Mark 14:17 (show verse)

In the evening he went there with the Twelve,

Evening » A season for » Taking food
Jesus Christ » History of » His last passover meal and his establishment of the lord's supper (in jerusalem)
Passover » The lord's supper ordained at

Mark 14:18 (show verse)

And when they had taken their places and were eating, Jesus said: "I tell you that one of you is going to betray me--one who is eating with me."

Craftiness » Instances of » Jews, in seeking to entangle the master
Evening » A season for » Taking food
Jesus Christ » History of » Accuses judas of his betrayal (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells his betrayal (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » History of » His last passover meal and his establishment of the lord's supper (in jerusalem)
Judas » Prophecies of
Passover » The lord's supper ordained at

Mark 14:19 (show verse)

They were grieved at this, and began to say to him, one after another: "Can it be I?"

Craftiness » Instances of » Jews, in seeking to entangle the master
Jesus Christ » History of » Accuses judas of his betrayal (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells his betrayal (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » History of » His last passover meal and his establishment of the lord's supper (in jerusalem)
Judas » Prophecies of
Passover » The lord's supper ordained at

Mark 14:20 (show verse)

"It is one of you Twelve," said Jesus, "the one who is dipping his bread beside me into the dish.

Mark 14:21 (show verse)

True, the Son of Man must go, as Scripture says of him, yet alas for that man by whom the Son of Man is being betrayed! For that man 'it would be better never to have been born!'"

Mark 14:22 (show verse)

While they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and, after saying the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, and said: "Take it; this is my body."

Blood » Jesus Christâ€™s blood
Body » Jesus Christâ€™s body
Church » Sacraments of sacraments of, baptism » Sacrament of the lord's supper
Communion » With Christ with God » The sacrament of
Craftiness » Instances of » Jews, in seeking to entangle the master
Feasts » Of new moons » Spiritual
Spiritual food » Prepared in abundance for believers (select reading pr 91-6)
Jesus Christ » History of » His last passover meal and his establishment of the lord's supper (in jerusalem)
Lord's » Days » Supper, the
Passover » The lord's supper ordained at
Spiritual » Feasts » Prepared in abundance for believers (select reading pr 91-6)
Symbols and similitudes » Bread

Mark 14:23 (show verse)

Then he took a cup, and, after saying the thanksgiving, gave it to them, and they all drank from it.

Blood » Jesus Christâ€™s blood
Craftiness » Instances of » Jews, in seeking to entangle the master
Cup » Used in the institution of the lord's supper
Jesus Christ » History of » His last passover meal and his establishment of the lord's supper (in jerusalem)
Passover » The lord's supper ordained at
Symbols and similitudes » Wine
Symbols and similitudes » Wine, of the atoning blood
Wine » Symbolical » Of the blood of jesus
Wine » Used at meals

Mark 14:24 (show verse)

"This is my Covenant-blood," he said, "which is poured out on behalf of many.

Blood » Jesus Christâ€™s blood
Jesus Christ » History of » His last passover meal and his establishment of the lord's supper (in jerusalem)
Passover » The lord's supper ordained at
Symbols and similitudes » Wine, of the atoning blood
Testament » The new
Wine » Symbolical » Of the blood of jesus

Mark 14:25 (show verse)

I tell you that I shall never again drink of the juice of the grape, until that day when I shall drink it new in the Kingdom of God."

Jesus Christ » History of » His last passover meal and his establishment of the lord's supper (in jerusalem)
Passover » The lord's supper ordained at
Symbols and similitudes » Wine, of the atoning blood

Mark 14:26 (show verse)

They then sang a hymn, and went out up the Mount of Olives,

Entertainments » Concluded with a hymn
Jesus Christ » History of » Retires to gethsemane (on the mount of olives)
Music » Youthful » Singing » Examples of
Olives, mount of » Jesus repairs to
Singing » Examples of
Song » Sung at the passover meal

Mark 14:27 (show verse)

Presently Jesus said to them: "All of you will fall away; for Scripture says--'I will strike down the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.'

Chiding » Jesus chides his disciples » For sleeping in gethsemane
Jesus Christ » Names of » Shepherd
Sheep » Figurative » Of the righteous
Shepherd » Figurative » A name given to jesus

Mark 14:28 (show verse)

Yet, after I have risen, I shall go before you into Galilee."

Christ » Reproves » Resurrection of
Galilee » The northern district of palestine » Jesus appeared to his disciples in, after his resurrection
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ foretold
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Foretold by himself

Mark 14:29 (show verse)

"Even if every one else falls away," said Peter, "yet I shall not."

Peter » His treachery foretold by jesus, and his profession of fidelity

Mark 14:30 (show verse)

"I tell you," answered Jesus, "that you yourself today--yes, this very night--before the cock crows twice, will disown me three times."

Peter » His treachery foretold by jesus, and his profession of fidelity

Mark 14:31 (show verse)

But Peter vehemently protested: "Even if I must die with you, I shall never disown you!" And they all said the same.

false Confidence » Self-confidence, an element of insecurity » Miscellaneous references to
Peter » His treachery foretold by jesus, and his profession of fidelity

Mark 14:32 (show verse)

Presently they came to a garden known as Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples "Sit down here while I pray."

Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
Jesus Christ » History of » Retires to gethsemane (on the mount of olives)
Prayer » In the garden of gethsemane

Mark 14:33 (show verse)

He took with him Peter, James, and John; and began to show signs of great dismay and deep distress of mind.

Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
James » An apostle. Son of zebedee and salome » an intimate companion of jesus, and present with him » In gethsemane
Jesus Christ » History of » Retires to gethsemane (on the mount of olives)
John » The apostle » Is present with jesus in the garden of gethsemane
Peter » Present » In the garden of gethsemane

Mark 14:34 (show verse)

"I am sad at heart," he said, "sad even to death; wait here, and watch."

Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
Jesus Christ » History of » Retires to gethsemane (on the mount of olives)
Peter » Present » In the garden of gethsemane
Sorrow » Of jesus

Mark 14:35 (show verse)

Going on a little further, he threw himself on the ground, and began to pray that, if it were possible, he might be spared that hour.

Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
Jesus Christ » History of » Retires to gethsemane (on the mount of olives)
Peter » Present » In the garden of gethsemane
Sorrow » Of jesus

Mark 14:36 (show verse)

"Abba, Father," he said, "all things are possible to thee; take away this cup from me; yet, not what I will, but what thou willest."

Abba » Father
Afflictions » Resignation in trials, examples of » Christ
Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » Jesus, in gethsemane
The Almighty » Power of God » Is infinite
Attributes of God » Power of God » Is infinite
Cup » Figurative » Of sorrow
Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
God » Mercy of » Omnipotence of
Jesus Christ » Death of, voluntary
Jesus Christ » History of » Retires to gethsemane (on the mount of olives)
Peter » Present » In the garden of gethsemane
Power » Power power of God » Is infinite
Prayer » Submission in, exemplified by jesus
Resignation » Resignation in trials, examples of » Christ
Sorrow » Of jesus
Submission » To authority » Jesus an example of
The Surrendered life » Resignation in trials, examples of » Christ
Will » Of God, the supreme rule of duty

Mark 14:37 (show verse)

Then he came and found the three Apostles asleep. "Simon," he said to Peter, "are you asleep? Could not you watch for one hour?

Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
Jesus Christ » History of » Retires to gethsemane (on the mount of olives)
Peter » Present » In the garden of gethsemane
Sorrow » Of jesus

Mark 14:38 (show verse)

Watch and pray," he said to them all, "that you may not fall into temptation. True, the spirit is eager, but human nature is weak."

Flesh » The flesh
Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
Jesus Christ » History of » Retires to gethsemane (on the mount of olives)
Peter » Present » In the garden of gethsemane
Prayer » Praying continually
Sorrow » Of jesus
Spirit/souls » The spirit
Temptation » Alertness and prayer preventing temptation

Mark 14:39 (show verse)

Again he went away, and prayed in the same words;

Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
Jesus Christ » Death of, voluntary
Jesus Christ » History of » Retires to gethsemane (on the mount of olives)
Peter » Present » In the garden of gethsemane
Sorrow » Of jesus

Mark 14:40 (show verse)

And coming back again he found them asleep, for their eyes were heavy; and they did not know what to say to him.

Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
Jesus Christ » History of » Retires to gethsemane (on the mount of olives)
Peter » Present » In the garden of gethsemane
Sorrow » Of jesus

Mark 14:41 (show verse)

A third time he came, and said to them: "Sleep on now, and rest yourselves. Enough! My time has come. Hark! the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of wicked men.

Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
Jesus Christ » History of » Retires to gethsemane (on the mount of olives)
Peter » Present » In the garden of gethsemane
Sorrow » Of jesus

Mark 14:42 (show verse)

Up, and let us be going. Look! my betrayer is close at hand."

Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
Jesus Christ » History of » Retires to gethsemane (on the mount of olives)
Peter » Present » In the garden of gethsemane
Sorrow » Of jesus

Mark 14:43 (show verse)

And just then, while he was still speaking, Judas, who was one of the Twelve, came up; and with him a crowd of people, with swords and clubs, sent by the Chief Priests, the Teachers of the Law, and the Councillors.

Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » History of » Is betrayed and apprehended (in the garden of gethsemane)
Judas » Betrays » Jesus
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Prisoners » Jesus
Staves (long poles) » Used as weapons
Traitor » Judas

Mark 14:44 (show verse)

Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them. "The man whom I kiss," he had said, "will be the one; arrest him and take him away safely."

Mark 14:45 (show verse)

As soon as Judas came, he went up to Jesus at once, and said: "Rabbi!" and kissed him.

Evil » Kiss » The treacherous kiss
Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » History of » Is betrayed and apprehended (in the garden of gethsemane)
Judas » Betrays » Jesus
Kiss » The treacherous kiss
Master » Jesus called
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Prisoners » Jesus
Rabbi » Rv,
Traitor » Judas
Treachery » The treacherous kiss

Mark 14:46 (show verse)

Then the men seized Jesus, and arrested him.

Arrest » Of jesus
Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » History of » Is betrayed and apprehended (in the garden of gethsemane)
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Prisoners » Jesus

Mark 14:47 (show verse)

One of those who were standing by drew his sword, and struck at the High Priest's servant, and cut off his ear.

Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » History of » Is betrayed and apprehended (in the garden of gethsemane)
Malchus » Healed by jesus
Peter » Cuts off the ear of malchus
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Prisoners » Jesus
Zeal » Evil » Unwise

Mark 14:48 (show verse)

But Jesus interposed, and said to the men: "Have you come out, as if after a robber, with swords and clubs, to take me?

Mark 14:49 (show verse)

I have been among you day after day in the Temple Courts teaching, and yet you did not arrest me; but this is in fulfillment of the Scriptures."

Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » History of » Is betrayed and apprehended (in the garden of gethsemane)
Prisoners » Jesus
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in
The Second Temple » Christ » Frequently taught in

Mark 14:50 (show verse)

And all the Apostles forsook him, and fled.

Apostles » Forsake jesus
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » History of » Is betrayed and apprehended (in the garden of gethsemane)
Prisoners » Jesus

Mark 14:51 (show verse)

One young man did indeed follow him, wrapped only in a linen sheet. They tried to arrest him;

Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Hyke or upper garment » The jews said to be naked when without
Jesus Christ » History of » Is betrayed and apprehended (in the garden of gethsemane)
Prisoners » Jesus

Mark 14:52 (show verse)

But he left the sheet in their hands, and fled naked.

Mark 14:53 (show verse)

Then they took Jesus to the High Priest; and all the Chief Priests, the Councillors, and the Teachers of the Law assembled.

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Court » Corrupt
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » History of » Trial of, before caiaphas (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » History of » Is betrayed and apprehended (in the garden of gethsemane)
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisoners » Jesus

Mark 14:54 (show verse)

Peter, who had followed Jesus at a distance into the court- yard of the High Priest, was sitting there among the police- officers, warming himself at the blaze of the fire.

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
False teachers » Instances of » Witnesses » Against jesus
Fire » Characterized as » Heating
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » History of » Trial of, before caiaphas (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » History of » Is betrayed and apprehended (in the garden of gethsemane)
Peter » Follows jesus to the high priest's palace
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisoners » Jesus

Mark 14:55 (show verse)

Meanwhile the Chief Priest and the whole of the High Council were trying to get such evidence against Jesus as would warrant his being put to death, but they could not find any;

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Court » Corrupt
False teachers » Instances of » Witnesses » Against jesus
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried by the council (in jerusalem)
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisoners » Jesus

Mark 14:56 (show verse)

For, though there were many who gave false evidence against him, yet their evidence did not agree.

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Court » Corrupt
False teachers » Instances of » Witnesses » Against jesus
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried by the council (in jerusalem)
Perjury » Instances of » Jesus
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisoners » Jesus
Witnesses, false » Examples of
FALSE » Witnesses » Examples of

Mark 14:57 (show verse)

Presently some men stood up, and gave this false evidence against him--

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Court » Corrupt
False teachers » Instances of » Witnesses » Against jesus
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried by the council (in jerusalem)
Perjury » Instances of » Jesus
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisoners » Jesus

Mark 14:58 (show verse)

"We ourselves heard him say 'I will destroy this Temple made with hands, and in three days build another made without hands.'"

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Blasphemy » False indictments for » Jesus
Court » Corrupt
False teachers » Instances of » Witnesses » Against jesus
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » First, of blasphemy
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried by the council (in jerusalem)
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisoners » Jesus

Mark 14:59 (show verse)

Yet not even on that point did their evidence agree.

Mark 14:60 (show verse)

Then the High Priest stood forward, and questioned Jesus. "Have you no answer to make?" he asked. "What is this evidence which these men are giving against you?"

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Court » Corrupt
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried by the council (in jerusalem)
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisoners » Jesus

Mark 14:61 (show verse)

But Jesus remained silent, and made no answer. A second time the High Priest questioned him. "Are you," he asked, "the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?"

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Court » Corrupt
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » First, of blasphemy
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried by the council (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Names of » The Christ (messiah)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Son of the blessed one (God)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ, son of the blessed
Names » Of Christ » Son of the blessed
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisoners » Jesus

Mark 14:62 (show verse)

"I am," replied Jesus, "and you shall all see the Son of Man sitting on the right hand of the Almighty; and 'coming in the clouds of heaven'."

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Court » Corrupt
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
hands » The right hand » Place of power
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » First, of blasphemy
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried by the council (in jerusalem)
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisoners » Jesus
the future » The second coming of Christ » Foretold

Mark 14:63 (show verse)

At this the High Priest tore his vestments. "Why do we want any more witnesses?" he exclaimed.

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Court » Corrupt
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » First, of blasphemy
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried by the council (in jerusalem)
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisoners » Jesus

Mark 14:64 (show verse)

"You heard his blasphemy? What is your verdict?" They all condemned him, declaring that he deserved death.

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Court » Corrupt
Falsehood » Instances of » Jewish leaders » And when jesus announced that he was the son of God
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » First, of blasphemy
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried by the council (in jerusalem)
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisoners » Jesus
Slander » Instances of » That he blasphemed

Mark 14:65 (show verse)

Some of those present began to spit at him, and to blindfold his eyes, and strike him, saying, as they did so, "Now play the Prophet!" and even the police-officers received him with blows.

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Assault and battery » Striking jesus » The attacks upon
Court » Corrupt
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
hands » Operations of, mentioned » Striking
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried by the council (in jerusalem)
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisoners » Jesus

Mark 14:66 (show verse)

While Peter was in the court-yard down below, one of the High Priest's maidservants came up;

Cowardice » Instances of » Peter, in denying the lord
Jesus Christ » History of » Trial of, before caiaphas (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » History of » Is betrayed and apprehended (in the garden of gethsemane)
Peter » His denial of jesus, and his repentance
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Prisoners » Jesus
Servant » Bond » Owned by priests

Mark 14:67 (show verse)

And, seeing Peter warming himself, she looked closely at him, and exclaimed: "Why, you were with Jesus, the Nazarene!"

Cowardice » Instances of » Peter, in denying the lord
Fall » The reed changed to a rock » And also the most cowardly denial
Jesus Christ » History of » Trial of, before caiaphas (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » History of » Is betrayed and apprehended (in the garden of gethsemane)
Peter » His denial of jesus, and his repentance
Peter » The reed changed to a rock » And also the most cowardly denial
Prisoners » Jesus
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Peter
Temptation » Exemplified » Peter

Mark 14:68 (show verse)

But Peter denied it. "I do not know or understand what you mean," he replied. Then he went out into the porch;

Cowardice » Instances of » Peter, in denying the lord
Fall » The reed changed to a rock » And also the most cowardly denial
Falsehood » Instances of » Peter, in denying jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Trial of, before caiaphas (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » History of » Is betrayed and apprehended (in the garden of gethsemane)
Peter » His denial of jesus, and his repentance
Peter » The reed changed to a rock » And also the most cowardly denial
Prisoners » Jesus
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Peter
Temptation » Exemplified » Peter

Mark 14:69 (show verse)

And there the maidservant, on seeing him, began to say again to the by-standers: "This is one of them!"

Mark 14:70 (show verse)

But Peter again denied it. Soon afterwards the bystanders again said to him: "You certainly are one of them; why you are a Galilean!"

Cowardice » Instances of » Peter, in denying the lord
Fall » The reed changed to a rock » And also the most cowardly denial
Falsehood » Instances of » Peter, in denying jesus
Galilee » Inhabitants of » Used a peculiar dialect
Galilee » The northern district of palestine » Dialect of
Jesus Christ » History of » Trial of, before caiaphas (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » History of » Is betrayed and apprehended (in the garden of gethsemane)
Language » Called » Speech
Peter » His denial of jesus, and his repentance
Peter » The reed changed to a rock » And also the most cowardly denial
Peter » Blasphemy
Prisoners » Jesus
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Peter
Temptation » Exemplified » Peter

Mark 14:71 (show verse)

But he began to swear with the most solemn imprecations: "I do not know the man you are speaking about."

Blasphemy » Instances of » Peter, when accused of being a disciple of jesus
Cowardice » Instances of » Peter, in denying the lord
Fall » The reed changed to a rock » And also the most cowardly denial
Falsehood » Instances of » Peter, in denying jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Trial of, before caiaphas (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » History of » Is betrayed and apprehended (in the garden of gethsemane)
Oath » Peter confirms his denial of jesus by
Perjury » Instances of » Peter, when he denied jesus with an oath
Peter » His denial of jesus, and his repentance
Peter » The reed changed to a rock » And also the most cowardly denial
Peter » Blasphemy
Prisoners » Jesus
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Peter
Temptation » Exemplified » Peter

Mark 14:72 (show verse)

At that moment, for the second time, a cock crowed; and Peter remembered the words that Jesus had said to him-- 'Before a cock has crowed twice, you will disown me three times'; and, as he thought of it, he began to weep.

Backsliders » Instances of » Peter
Conscience » Instances of » Of peter, after denying the lord
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Peter
Cowardice » Instances of » Peter, in denying the lord
Jesus Christ » History of » Trial of, before caiaphas (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » History of » Is betrayed and apprehended (in the garden of gethsemane)
Peter » His denial of jesus, and his repentance
Prisoners » Jesus
Repentance » Instances of » Peter, because of his denial of jesus
Repentance » Examples of » Peter
Weeping » Caused by sin
Weeping » Peter