A.D. 33 See footnote, Time, answering said, Master, thou 5 ¶ And as some spake of the Rev. 10:6. d Matt. 22:41-46; Mark 12:35-37. e David, 1 Sam. 16:13. 1 Jesus, incarnation, of, Matt. 1:21. 42 9 Prophecies con stah, and their 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 "Da'vid's 'son? 42 And Da'vid himself saith cerning the Mes in the book of Psälms, The LORD said unto my Lord, "Sit fulfillment, Gen. 12:3. h Sovereignty of the thou on my right hand, Messiah, Psa. 110:1. 43 1 Footstool, figurative, 1 Chr. 28:2. 45 43 Till I make thine enemies thy 'footstool. 44 Da'vid therefore calleth himn 1 Disciples, Matt. Lord, how is he then his 'son? 9:14. 46 k Commandment, admonishing 45 ¶ Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his against hypocri-disciples, sy, Deut. 8:2. Matt. 23; Mark 12:38-40. m Pride, rebuked, Prov. 16:18. n Self-eraltation, Luke 14:11. o Salutations, Luke 1:44. 46 km Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the "highest seats in the "synagogues, and the p Synagogue, Matt. "chief rooms at 'feasts; 12:9. q Feasts, Mark 12:39. 6 R. V. chief 7 R. V. places 47 1 Oppression, Eccl. 5:8. 8 Widow, 2 Sam. 14:5. t Prayer, Acts 6:4. u Wicked, punish- Judgment, ac- to Punishment, ac cording to deeds, 47 Which 'devour widows' houses, and 'for a shew make long 'prayers: "the same "shall receive "greater damnation. CHAPTER 21 A widow's two mites. 5 Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple. 7 and the calam ities which shall precede it. ut signs of his coming, 34 and the duty of watchfulness and prayer. 37 Jesus abides by night in the mount of Olives. "AND he looked up, and saw the 'rich men 'casting their 8 R. V. condemna-gifts into the treasury. tion. 1 a Mark 12:41-44. b Rich, Jas. 5:1. e Liberality, in 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 stances of, 1 Tim. they all: 6:18. 2 d Poor, Prov. 21: 13. e Widow, 2 Sam. 14:5. f Women, good, Prov. 31:10. 4 For all these have of their 1abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had. Mark 12:42. 3 h Responsibility, according to privilege, Ezek 18:20. Judgment, according to opportunity and works, 1 Pet. 1:17. 4 Poverty, Prov. 30:8, k Self-denial, instances of, Mark 8:34. 1 R. V, superfluity A.D. 33 See footnote, Time, Rev. 10:6. 5 1 Temple, Herod's, 1 Kin. 6:17. '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 leftm Matt. 24; Mark 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 am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. 11 And great "earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and "pestilences; and fearful sights and great "signs" Plague, Ex. 11:1. 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 d.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. 1 God, preserver, Gen. 2:2. m Adversity, consolation in, Psa. 10:6. 19 n Patience, Luke 8:15. 5:17. 17 And ye shall be a.hated of 20 And when ye shall see 27 "And then shall they see the 29 And he spake to them a A.D. 33 27 g Matt. 24:30; 29 1 Parables, of Jesus, Ezek. 20:49. Matt. 24:32-35: Mark 13:28-31. k Fig Tree, parable of, Luke 13:6. 28:4. 30 30 When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own Summer, Isa. selves that 'summer is now nigh at hand. 21 Then let them which are in o Resignation, Job Ju-dæ'à flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the coun-ye that the "kingdom of God is 31 m Kingdom of Heaven, Matt. 13:24. 32 n Matt. 5:18; Luke 16:17. 34 o Matt. 24:36-51; Mark 13:32-37. nigh at hand. 33 'Heaven and earth shall 34 ¶ And take heed to yourselves, 'lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with 'sur24 And they shall fall by the feiting, and *drunkenness, and edge of the sword, and shall be "cares of this life, and so that led away "captive into all na-day come upon you unawares. Gentiles, prophe-tions: and "Je-ru'sâ-lem shall be 35 For as a snare shall it come trodden down of the "Gen'tiles, on all them that dwell on the until the times of the Gen'tiles face of the whole earth. be fulfilled. warning against sinful indulgence, Deut. 8:2. q Watchfulness, enjoined, Matt. 24:42. r Temptation, resistance to, Luke 11:4. 8 Worldliness, admonitions against, 1 John 2:15. t Gluttony, warnings against, Prov, 30:22. u Anxiety, 1 Pet. 5:7. these things that shall come to Instruction, in re- 37 And in the day time he was f Heavens, physic- on the earth: for the powers of * DRUNKENNESS, Isa. 28:7, 8; 56:12; Hos. 7:5; Joel 1:5; 3:3; Amos 2:8, 12: Matt. 24:49; Luke 12:45. Mockery in, Psa. 69:12. Consequences of, Prov. 21:17; 23: 21, 29, 30, 32-35; Isa. 19:14; 24:9-11; 28:7; Hos. 4:11. Forbidden, 1 Sam. 1:14; Prov. 23:20, 31, 32; 31:4-7; Luke 21:34; Rom. 13:13; 1 Cor. 11:21-30; Eph. 5:18; 1 Thess. 5:7, 8; 1 Pet. 4:3. Falsely accused of: Hannah, 1 Sam. 1:12-16; Jesus, Matt. 11:19; the Apostles, Acts 2:13-15. Figurative, Isa. 51:17; 63:6; Jer. 51:7-9; Ezek. 23:31-34; Hab. 2:15, 16. Instances of: Noah, Gen. 9:21. Lot, Gen. 19:33, 35. Nabal, 1 Sam. 25:36. Uriah, 2 Sam. 11:13. Amnon, 2 Sam. 13:28. Elah, 1 Kin. 16:9. Ben-hadad and his thirty-two con Woes denounced against, Isa. 5:11, 12, 22; 28:1, 3, 7, 8; federate kings, 1 Kin. 20:16. Ahasuerus. Esth. 1:10, 11. Amos 6:1, 6; Nah. 1:10; Hab. 2:15, 16. Death penalty for. Deut. 21:20, 21; Jer. 25:27. from kingdom of God, 1 Cor. 6:9, 10; Gal, 5:19-21, Belshazzar, Dan. 5:1-6. Degenerate Christians, 1 Cor. 11:21. Excludes A.D. 33 See footnote, Time, early in the morning to him in large upper room furnished: the temple, for "to hear him. Rev. 10:6. d Spiritual Desire, Psa. 42:1. 1 a Matt. 26:1-5; Mark 14:1, 2. b Passover, Num. 9:5. 2 e Priest, Lev. 1:5. e Malice, Eph. f Persecution, of Jesus, John 15:20. 9 Public Opinion, John 12:42. 3 h Matt. 26:14-16; Mark 14:10, 11. i Apostasy, instan i Infidelity, of friends, 2 Cor. 6:15. CHAPTER 22 The rulers conspire against Jesus, and ar there make ready. 13 And, they went, and found range with Judas for his betrayal. 7 Je- they made ready the 'passover. sus keeps the passover; 19 institutes the him. 39 He prays in the garden; 47 is become, he sat down, and the the high priest's house, where Peter denies 15 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this "NOW the feast of unleavened 'passover with you before I bread drew nigh, which is suffer: called the "Passover. 2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the 'people. 3¶ "Then entered 'Sa'tan into Ju'das surnamed Is-cărĭot, being of the number of the "twelve. 4 And he went his way, and ces of, Acts 1:25. i.°communed with the chief 'priests and "captains, how he might "betray him unto them. 5 'And they were glad, and cov k Satan, Matt. 4:10. 1 Temptation. A.D. 33 14 z Matt. 26:20-30; Mark 14:17-26. a Apostles, Luke 6:13. 15 b Passover, Num. 9:5. c Jesus, death of. Matt. 1:21. 17 d Eucharist, instituted, Mark 14:22. e Cup, Gen. 44:2 Symbols and Similitudes, Heb. 9:9. Wine, sacramen tal use of, Prov. 23:31. h Thankfulness, Acts 24:3. i Thanksgiving, by Jesus, Matt. 11:25. 19 i Jesus, design of his death, Matt. 1:21. 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 Memorial, Lord's is my body which is given for 6 And he promised, and you: this do in remembrance of sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude. Sources of, Satan, enanted to give 'him "money. supper, Num. 16:40. 20 I Wine, symbolical, m New Covenant, atoning, Heb. 9:19. 20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the "new 'testament in my n Blood, of Jesus, "blood, which is 'shed 'for you. 21 ¶ But, "behold, the hand of him that 'betrayeth me is with 1 R. V. covenant 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. o Atonement, by Jesus, Lev. 17:11. 21 p Jesus, prophet, Matt. 1:21. q Judas, prophecies concerning, Mark 3:19. 7 Betrayal, of Jesus, Matt. 26:46. 22 8 Foreordination, of the death of Jesus, Rom. 8:30. 23 t Self-examination, 2 Cor. 13:5. 24 24 And there was also a 11 And ye shall say unto the them should be accounted the of, Prov. 20:3. v Ambition, Hab. 2:5. 25 w Matt. 20:25-28; Mark 10:42-45. 29 And I appoint unto you a 30 That ye may eat and home of the right- hath desired to have 22. j God, fatherhood of, Gen. 2:2. k Jesus, kingdom of, Matt. 1:21. 31 1 Peter, Mark 5:37. n Isa. 30:28; Amos o Temptation, a test, Luke 11:4. 32 p Jesus, love of, Matt. 1:21. q Prayers of Jesus. Luke 5:16. T Jesus, mediation of, Matt. 1:21. 8 Faith in Christ, John 6:69. t Perseverance, Eph. 6:18. u Minister, duties of, Rom. 15:16. you, say unto 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. 38 And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough. 39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of "Ŏl'ĭveş; and his "disciples also followed him. 40 And when he was at the 'place, he said unto them, 1.Pray that ye enter not into 'tempta- Commandment tion. enjoining prajer- Luke 11:4. 41 m Prayer, postures 41 And he was withdrawn from Temptation, 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 anp Cup, figurative, "angel unto him from heaven, "strengthening him. 42 o Afflictions, prayer in, Psa. 34:19. Matt. 20:22. q Resignation, exemplified, Job 5:17. the will to the Father, Luke 5:11. 32 But I have prayed for 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, "Pe'ter, 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, 2 R. V. hast turned and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. again, stablish thy brethren, 33 48 But Jesus said unto him, 'Ju'das, 'betrayest thou the Sone Prayer, enjoined, of man with a "kiss? 49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they Acts 6:4. d Temptation, Luke 11:4 47 e Matt. 26:47-56; 9 Treachery, 1 Betrayal, of Mark 14:43-50; John 18:3-11. Judas, Mark 3:19. A.D. 33 See footnote, Time, Rev. 10:6. 49 1 Sword, 1 Chr. 21:5. said unto him, Lord, shall we Before the cock crow, thou shalt smite with the 'sword? 50 ¶ And one of them smote the 'servant of the "high priest, * Peter, Mark 5:37. and cut off his right ear. 50 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, k,wPēter 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. deny me thrice. 62 And "Pē'ter went out, and 1.9."wept bitterly. 63 And the men that held Je'sus mocked him, and 'smote him. 64 And when they had blindfolded him, "they struck him on the face, and asked him, ‘saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee? 65 And many other things 6,mblasphemously "spake they 5 R. V. omits 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, struck him on the face, 65 m Blasphemy, 2 Sam. 12:14. n False Accusation, 2 Tim. 3:3. 6 R. V. omits blasphemously 7 R. V. him, reviling him. 66 o Senate, Num. 11:16. 67 'Art thou the 'Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, "ye will "."not believe: Priest, Lev. 1:5. 4:3. will 68 And if I also ask you, ye 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. CHAPTER 23 58 And after a little while an- art also of them. And Pē'ter "said, Man, I am not. 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 Găl-i-læ'an. 60 And "Pē'ter '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 "Pēter. And Pē'tēr remembered the word of the him to Herod. 8 Herod mocks him. 13 Pilate, yielding, releases Barabbas and delivers Jesus to be crucified. 27 The daughters of Jerusalem bewail him. 33 The crucifixion. 34 The rulers deride him. 39 The penitent thief. 46 Jesus dies. 50 His burial. q Scribe, 1 Kin. T Trial of Jesus, Mark 14:53. 67 8 Indictments, instances of, Matt. 27:37. t Jesus, Messiah, Matt, 1:21. u Unbelievers, 1 Cor. 6:6. v Unbelief, instances of, Heb. 3:12. w Jesus, rejected, Matt. 1:21. 68 8 R. V. omits the Test of this verse. 69 z Jesus, exaltation of. Matt. 1:21. y Jesus, king, Matt. 1:21. 70 z Jesus, divine sonship of, Matt. 1:21. a Pleading, Deut. 17:8. 1 a Trial of Jesus, Mark 14:53. b Prisoners, Psa 79:11. e Pilate, Matt. 27:2. 2 2 And "they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give "tribute to a False Accusation, Cæ'şar, saying that he himself is Christ a 'King. instances of. 2 Tim. 3:3. e Indictments. Matt. 27:37. Slander, instances of. Prov. 10:18, g Treason, Jesus falsely ac cused of. 2 Kin. 11:14. h Tribute, Ezra 4:13. i Jesus, king, guilty, Acts 23:1. Lord, how he had said unto him, | Matt. 1:21. |