24 Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Cæsar's. 25 And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which be Cæsar's, and unto God the things which be God's.

26 And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.

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27 Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him,

28 Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man's brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.

29 There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children.

30 And the second took her to wife, and he died childless.

31 And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: and they left no children, and died. 32 Last of all the woman died also.

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

34 And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage:

35 But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:

36 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.

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

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

39Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said.

40 And after that they durst not ask him any question at all.

41 And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son?

42 And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,.

30

31

And there came to him certain of the Sadducees, they which say that there is no resur

on Matt.

Teacher

: Or, age

28 rection; and they asked him, saying, 2 Master, 2 Or, Moses wrote unto us, that if a man's brother die, having a wife, and he be childless, his brother should take the wife, and raise up seed 29 unto his brother. There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died childless; and the second; and the third took her; and likewise the seven also left no chil32 dren, and died. Afterward the woman also 33 died. In the resurrection therefore whose wife of them shall she be? for the seven had her to 34 wife. And Jesus said unto them, The sons of this world marry, and are given in marriage: 35 but they that are accounted worthy to attain to that 3 world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: 36 for neither can they die any more; for they are equal unto the angels; and are sons of God, 37 being sons of the resurrection. But that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed, in the place concerning the Bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, 38 and the God of Jacob. Now he is not the God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto 39 him. And certain of the scribes answering 40 said, Master, thou hast well said. For they durst not any more ask him any question.

21 And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.

2 And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.

3 And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: 4 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.

5 And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said, 6 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.

7 And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass?

8 And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I

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saith in the book of Psalms,

The Lord said unto my Lord,

Sit thou on my right hand,

Till I make thine enemies the footstool of thy feet.

David therefore calleth him Lord, and how is he his son?

And in the hearing of all the people he said 46 unto his disciples, Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love saluta. tions in the marketplaces, and chief seats in the synagogues, and chief places at feasts; 47 which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater condemnation.

21 And he looked up, and saw the rich men that were casting their gifts into the treasury.

2 And he saw a certain poor widow casting in 3 thither two mites. And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, This poor widow cast in more 4 than they all: for all these did of their superfluity cast in unto the gifts: but she of her want did cast in all the living that she had.

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And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he 6 said, As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in which there shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall 7 not be thrown down. And they asked him, saying, 2 Master, when therefore shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when 8 these things are about to come to pass? And he said, Take heed that ye be not led astray: for many shall come in my name, saying, I

4 Or.

and saw them that... treasury, and they

were
rich.

am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.

9 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. 10 * Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: 11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. 12 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. 13 And it shall turn to you for a testimony. 14 Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer:

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

16 And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. 17 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake.

18 But there shall not an hair of your head perish.

19 In your patience possess ye your souls. 20 *And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.

21 Then let them which are in Judæa flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto.

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

23 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.

24 And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.

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

26 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.

27 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

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

29 And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees;

30 When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.

31 So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.

32 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.

33 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.

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

36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

37 And in the day time he was teaching in the

am he; and, The time is at hand: go ye not 9 after them. And when ye shall hear of wars and tumults, be not terrified: for these things must needs come to pass first; but the end is not immediately.

10 Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: 11 and there shall be great earthquakes, and in divers places famines and pestilences; and there shall be terrors and great signs from 12 heaven. But before all these things, they shall lay their hands on you, and shall persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, 1bringing you before kings and gover13 nors for my name's sake. It shall turn unto 14 you for a testimony. Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate beforehand how 15 to answer: for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not 16 be able to withstand or to gainsay. But ye shall be delivered up even by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolk, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. 17 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's 18 sake. And not a hair of your head shall perish. 19 In your patience ye shall win your souls. 20

But when ye see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that her desolation is at 21 hand. Then let them that are in Judæa flee unto the mountains; and let them that are in the midst of her depart out; and let not them 22 that are in the country enter therein. For

R.V.

1 Gr. you being brought.

2 Or. shall

they put to death 3 Or,

lives

4 Or.

earth

these are days of vengeance, that all things 23 which are written may be fulfilled. Woe unto them that are with child and to them that give suck in those days! for there shall be great distress upon the land, and wrath unto this 24 people. And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led captive into all the nations and Jerusalem shall be trodden dowu of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles 25 be fulfilled. And there shall be signs in sun and moon and stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, in perplexity for the roaring 26 of the sea and the billows; men fainting for fear, and for expectation of the things which piring are coming on the world: for the powers of 27 the heavens shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud 28 with power and great glory. But when these things begin to come to pass, look up, and lift up your heads; because your redemption draweth nigh.

29 And he spake to them a parable: Behold the 30 fig tree, and all the trees: when they now

shoot forth, ye see it and know of your own 31 selves that the summer is now nigh. Even so ye also, when ye see these things coming to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh. 32 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall

not pass away, till all things be accomplished. 33 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

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But take heed to yourselves, lest haply your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that 35 day come on you suddenly as a snare: for so shall it come upon all them that dwell on the 36 face of all the earth. But watch ye at every season, making supplication, that ye may prevail to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. And every day he was teaching in the

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5 Or, ex

6 Gr. the inhabited earth,

temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives. 38 And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.

22 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.

2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. 3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.

4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.

5 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.

6 And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.

7¶Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.

8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.

9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?

10 And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in.

11 And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?

12 And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.

13 And they went, and found as he had said unto them and they made ready the passover.

14* And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.

15 And he said unto them, "With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:

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

17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:

18 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall

come.

19 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.

20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

21 But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.

22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!

23 And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. 24 And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. 25 *And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.

26 But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.

27 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.

28 Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations.

29 And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;

temple; and every night he went out, and lodged in the mount that is called the mount of 38 Olives. And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, to hear him. 22 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew 2 nigh, which is called the Passover. And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death; for they feared the people.

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3 And Satan entered into Judas who was called Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. 4 And he went away, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might de5 liver him unto them. And they were glad, and 6 covenanted to give him money. And he consented, and sought opportunity to deliver him unto them in the absence of the multitude. And the day of unleavened bread came, on 8 which the passover must be sacrificed. And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and make ready for us the passover, that we may eat. 9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that 10 we make ready? And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house whereinto he 11 goeth. And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The 2 Master saith unto thee, Where is the guest-chamber, where I shall eat the 12 passover with my disciples? And he will shew you a large upper room furnished: there make 13 ready. And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.

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And when the hour was come, he sat down, 15 and the apostles with him. And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this 16 passover with you before I suffer: for I say unto you, I will not eat it, until it be fulfilled 17 in the kingdom of God. And he received a

R.V.

1 Or,

without tumult

? Or.

Teacher

3 Or,

a loaf

4 Some
ancient
authori-
ties omit
which
is given
for you
...which
is pour-
ed out

for you.
5 Or, tes-
tament

cup, and when he had given thanks, he said, 18 Take this, and divide it among yourselves: for I say unto I will not drink from henceyou, forth of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom 19 of God shall come. And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave to them, saying, This is my body 4 which is given for you: this do in remembrance of 20 me. And the cup in like manner after supper, saying, This cup is the new 5 covenant in my blood, even that which is poured out for you. 21 But behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me 22 is with me on the table. For the Son of man indeed goeth, as it hath been determined: but woe unto that man through whom he is be23 trayed! And they began to question among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. And there arose also a contention among greater. them, which of them is accounted to be great25 est. And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles have lordship over them; and they that have authority over them are called Bene26 factors. But ye shall not be so: but he that is the greater among you, let him become as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that 27 doth serve. For whether is greater, he that 7 sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am in the midst 28 of you as he that serveth. But ye are they which have continued with me in my temp. 29 tations; and I appoint unto you a kingdom, even as my Father appointed unto me,

24

6

6 Gr.

7 Gr. reclineth. 8 Or, I appoint

unto

you, even as

my Father appointed unto me a kingdom,

that ye may eat drink

and

&c.

30 That ye may cat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

31 ¶ And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, *Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:

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

33 And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.

34 *And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.

35*And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.

36 Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.

37 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.

40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.

44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

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

sorrow,

46 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.

47 ¶ And while he yet spake, *behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.

48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?

50 And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.

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

52 Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?

53 When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.

54 Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.

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

56 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.

57 And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know

him not.

58 And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.

30 that ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom; and ye shall sit on thrones judging 31 the twelve tribes of Israel. Simon, Simon, behold, Satan 1asked to have you, that he might 32 sift you as wheat: but I made supplication for thee, that thy faith fail not: and do thou, when once thou hast turned again, stablish 33 thy brethren. And he said unto him, Lord, with thee I am ready to go both to prison and 31 to death. And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, until thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.

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And he said unto them, When I sent you forth without purse, and wallet, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. 36 And he said unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise a wallet: 2 and he that hath none, let him sell his cloke, 37 and buy a sword. For I say unto you, that this which is written must be fulfilled in me, And he was reckoned with transgressors: for that which concerneth me hath fulfilment. 38 And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.

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And he came out, and went, as his custom was, unto, the mount of Olives; and the dis40 ciples also followed him. And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye 41 enter not into temptation. And he was parted from them about a stone's cast; and he kneeled 42 down and prayed, saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless 43 not my will, but thine, be done. And there Many appeared unto him an angel from heaven, 44 strengthening him. And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat became as it were great drops of blood falling 45 down upon the ground. And when he rose up from his prayer, he came unto the disciples, 46 and found them sleeping for sorrow, and said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, that ye enter not into temptation.

47 While he yet spake, behold, a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them; and he drew near 48 unto Jesus to kiss him. But Jesus said unto

ancient authorities omit ver. 13, 44.

bondservant.

him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man 19 with a kiss? And when they that were about him saw what would follow, they said, Lord, 50 shall we smite with the sword? And a certain one of them smote the servant of the high & Gr. 51 priest, and struck off his right ear. But Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he 52 touched his ear, and healed him. And Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and elders, which were come against him, Are ye come out, as against a robber, 53 with swords and staves? When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched not forth your hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.

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And they seized him, and led him away, and brought him into the high priest's house. But 55 Peter followed afar off. And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the court, and had sat down together, Peter sat in the midst 56 of them. And a certain maid seeing him as he sat in the light of the fire, and looking stedfastly upon him, said, This man also was 57 with him. But he denied, saying, Woman, 58 I know him not. And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou also art one of them. But Peter said, Man, I am not.

A.V. 59 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 Galilæan.

* Matt. 27.1.

* Mark 14. 62.

* Matt. 27.11.

* Matt. 27. 23.

60 And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.

61 And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

62 And Peter went out, and wept bitterly. 63¶ And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him.

64 And when they had blindfolded hum, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?

65 And many other things blasphemously spake they against him.

66¶And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,

67 Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:

68 And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.

69 Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.

70 Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am. 71 And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.

23 And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate.

2 And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Cæsar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.

3 And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it.

4 Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man.

5 And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place.

6 When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilæan.

7 And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.

8 And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceed. ing 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.

9 Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.

10 And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him.

11 And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.

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

13 And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, 14 Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him:

15 No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him. 16 I will therefore chastise him, and release him. 17 (For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)

18 And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:

59 And after the space of about one hour another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this man also was with him: for he is a Galilæan. 60 But Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, 61 the cock crew. And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how that he said unto him, Before the cock crow this day, thou shalt 62 deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.

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And as soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people was gathered together, both chief priests and scribes; and they led 67 him away into their council, saying, If thou art the Christ, tell us. But he said unto them, 68 If I tell you, ye will not believe: and if I ask 69 you, ye will not answer. But from henceforth shall the Son of man be seated at the right 70 hand of the power of God. And they all Isaid, Art thou then the Son of God? And 71 he said unto them, 2 Ye say that I am. And they said, What further need have we of witness? for we ourselves have heard from his own mouth.

23 And the whole company of them rose up, 2 and brought him before Pilate. And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this man perverting our nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Cæsar, and saying that he himself is 33 Christ a king. And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he an4 swered him and said, Thou sayest. And Pilate said unto the chief priests and the multitudes, 5 I find no fault in this man. But they were the more urgent, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Judæa, and beginning from Galilee even unto this place. 6 But when Pilate heard it, he asked whether 7 the man were a Galilæan. And when he knew that he was of Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him unto Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem in these days.

8 Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad for he was of a long time desirous to see him, because he had heard concerning him; and he hoped to see some miracle done by 9 him. And he questioned him in many words; 10 but he answered him nothing. And the chief priests and the scribes stood, vehemently ac11 cusing him. And Herod with his soldiers set him at nought, and mocked him, and arraying him in gorgeous apparel sent him back to Pilate. 12 And Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day: for before they were at enmity between themselves.

13

R.V.

1 Gr.

him.

2 Or, Ye say it, because I am.

Or, an

anointed king

4 Gr. sign.

5 Many ancient authoritics insert ver. 17 Now he must needs release un

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And Pilate called together the chief priests 14 and the rulers and the people, and said unto them, Ye brought unto me this man, as one that perverteth the people: and behold, I, having examined him before you, found no fault in this man touching those things whereof 15 ye accuse him: no, nor yet Herod: for he sent him back unto us; and behold, nothing 16 worthy of death hath been done by him. I will therefore chastise him, and release him.5 18 But they cried out all together, saying, Away after with this man, and release unto us Barabbas :

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