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And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began to say unto him 23 every one, Is it I, Lord? And he answered and said, He that 'dipped' his hand with me in the dish, the same 24) shall betray me. "The Son of man goeth, even as it is written of him: but woe unto that man 'through' whom the Son of man is betrayed! good Iwere it for that man if he had not 25 been born. And Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Is it I, Rabbi? He saith unto him, Thou (26 hast said. And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it; and he gave to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my (27 body. And he took a1 cup, and gave

thanks, and gave to them, saying, 28 Drink ye all of it; for this is my blood of the covenant', which is shed for many unto remission of *29 sins. But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom. And when they had sung a hymn, they went out unto the mount of Olives.

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Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended in me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall 32 be scattered abroad. But after I am Iraised up, I will go before you into (33) Galilee. But Peter answered and said unto him, 'If all shall be "offended in thee, I will never be offended. 34 Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, that this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. 35 °Peter Isaith unto him, Even if I Imust die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.

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Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto 'his' disciples, Sit ye here, while 37 I go yonder and pray. And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful 38 and sore troubled'. Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: abide ye

39 here, and watch with me. And he went forward' a little, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass away from me: nevertheless, not as I will, 40 but as thou wilt. And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them 'sleeping', and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? 41 08Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is (42) willing, but the flesh is weak. Again lal second time he went away, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cannot pass away, except I drink it. 43) thy will be done. "And he came again

and found them 'sleeping, for their 44) eyes were heavy. And he left them again, and went away, and prayed la! third time, saying again the same 45 words. Then cometh he to 'the' disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed unto the hands of sin46 ners. Arise', let us be going: behold, he is at hand that 'betrayeth me.

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And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and (48 elders of the people. Now he that

betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is 49 he take him. And 'straightway! he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, 'Rabbi'; 50) and kissed him. And Jesus said unto him, Friend, do that for which! thou art come. Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. 51 And behold, one of them 'that' were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and 'smote the 1servant of the high priest', and 'struck! 52 off his ear. Then 'saith Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into its! place: for all they that take the sword 53) shall perish with the sword. Or thinkest thou that I cannot 'beseech! my Father, and he shall leven now 'send' me more than twelve legions (54 of angels? How then 'should the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must (55) be? °In that hour said Jesus to the

8 Or, Watch yel, and pray that ye enter not

9 Gr. kissed him much. 10 Gr. bondservant.

multitudes, Are ye come out as against a robber with swords and staves to Iseizel me? I sat daily in the temple teaching, and ye took me 'not'. 56 But all this 'is come to pass', that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples 'left' him, and fled.

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And they that had 'taken' Jesus led him away to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together!. 58 But Peter followed him afar off, unto

the court of the high priest, and Jentered in, and sat with the 'officers', (59 to see the end. Now the chief priests

and the whole council sought false witness against Jesus, 'that they might (60 put him to death; land they found lit not, though many false witnesses came. But afterward came two, 61 and said, This 'man' said, I am able to destroy the 1temple of God, and to 62 build it in three days. And the high priest stood up, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee? (63 °But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the 64) Son of God. Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, 'Henceforth ye shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of power, and coming on the 65 clouds of heaven. Then the high priest rent his garments', saying, He hath spoken blasphemy: what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard 'the' blasphemy: 66 what think ye? They answered and 67 said, He is worthy of death. Then

did they spit in his face and 'buffet' him: and some smote him with the 68 palms of their hands, saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ: who is he that Istruck' thee?

71) what thou sayest. And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and 'saith unto them that were there, This 'man' also was with (72) Jesus 'the Nazarene!. And again he denied with an oath, I know not the (73) man. And after a little while they that stood by came and said to Peter, Of a truth thou also art one of them; (74 for thy speech bewrayeth thee. Then began he to curse and to swear, I know not the man. And straightway the (75) cock crew. And Peter remembered the word which Jesus 'had' said, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.

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the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus (2 to put him to death: and they bound him, 'and' led him away, and delivered him up to Pilate the governor.

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Then Judas, which betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought 'back' the thirty pieces of silver to the chief (4 priests and elders, saying, I have sinned in that I betrayed innocent blood. 'But they said, What is that 5 to us? see thou to it. And he cast down the pieces of silver into the Isanctuary, and departed; and he went away and hanged himself. (6) °And the chief priests took the pieces

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of silver, and said, It is not lawful to put them into the treasury, since 7 it is the price of blood. And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in. 8 °Wherefore that field was called, The *9 field of blood, unto this day. Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was 'priced', swhom certain of the children of 10 Israel did 'price'; and they gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me.

"Or, I took

8 Or, whom they priced on the part of the sons of Israel Some ancient authorities read I gave.

Jews? And Jesus said unto him, 12 Thou sayest. And when he was accused by the chief priests and 13 elders, he answered nothing. Then Isaith Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness 14 against thee? And he gave him Ino answer, not even to one word: insomuch that the governor marvelled 15 greatly. Now at the feast the governor was wont to release unto the Imultitude one' prisoner, whom they 16 would. And they had then a notable 17) prisoner, called Barabbas. "When

therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or 18 Jesus which is called Christ? °For he knew that for envy they had deliv19 ered him up. And while he was Isitting on the judgement-seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that righteous! man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him. 20 Now the chief priests and 'the'

elders persuaded the 'multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and 21 destroy Jesus. But the governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? And they said, Barabbas. (22) Pilate saith unto them, What then shall I do unto Jesus which is called Christ? They all say, Let him be 23 crucified. And he said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out exceedingly, saying, Let him be 24) crucified. So when Pilate saw that he 'prevailed' nothing, but rather that a tumult was 'arising', he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this righteous man1: see ye 25) to it. And all the people answered

and said, His blood be on us, and on 26) our children. "Then released he unto them Barabbas: but Jesus he Scourged and delivered to be crucified.

*(27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the palace, and gath28 ered unto him the whole band. And they stripped him, and put on him a

29 scarlet robe. And they plaited' a crown of thorns land' put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they kneeled down' before him. and mocked him, saying, Hail, King 30 of the Jews! And they 'spat upon

him, and took the reed and smote him 31) on the head. And when they had mocked him, they took off from him the robe, and put on him his Igarments', and led him away to crucify him.

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And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to go with them, that 33 he might bear his cross. And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, 'The place 34 of a skull, they gave him 'wine to

drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted 'it', he would not drink. (35 °And 'when' they had' crucified him,

they parted his garments among 36 them', casting lots: and they sat 37 and watched him there. And they'

set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF 38) THE JEWS. Then larel there crucified with him two robbers, one on the right hand, and one on the left. 39 And they that passed by 'railed on! 40 him, wagging their heads, and say

ing, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself if thou 'art' the Son of God, 41 come down from the cross. In like manner also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, 42 said, "He saved others; himself he cannot save. He is the King of Israel; let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe on him. 43 He trusteth on God; let him deliver him now, if he desireth him: for he said, I am the Son of God. 44 And the robbers' also that were crucified with him cast upon himi the same reproach'.

45 Now from the sixth hour there was

darkness over all the land until the (46 ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is, My God, my God, 1owhy hast

47 thou forsaken me? And some of them that stood there, when they heard it', said, This man calleth 48 Elijah'. And straightway one of them ran, and took a sponge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a 49 reed, and gave him to drink. And the rest said, Let be; let us see whether 'Elijah cometh' to save him.1 50 And Jesus cried again with a loud voice, and yielded up his spirit'. 51 And behold, the veil of the temple

was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake; 52 and the rocks were' rent; and the Itombs were opened; and many bodies of 'the' saints that had fallen 53 asleep were raised'; and coming

forth out of the 'tombs' after his resurrection 'they entered' into the holy 54) city and appeared unto many. "Now

the centurion, and they that were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and 'the' things that were done, feared 'exceedingly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God. 55 °And many women were there behold

ing from afar, which had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto 56 him: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of 'the sons of Zebedeel.

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And when even was come, there came a rich man from Arimathæa, named Joseph, who also himself was 58 Jesus' disciple: this man went to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded 'it' 59 to be given up'. And Joseph took

the body, 'and' wrapped it in a clean 60 linen cloth, and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock and he rolled a great stone to the door of the tomb', and departed. 61) And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.

62 Now on the 'morrow, which is the day after the Preparation, the chief priests and 'the' Pharisees 'were (63 gathered together unto Pilate, °saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive,

1 Many ancient authorities add And another took a spear and pierced his side, and there came out water and blood. See John xix. 34.

(64 After three days I rise again. °Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest haply his disciples come and steal` him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: 'and' the last error will be worse than the first. 65 Pilate said unto them, 4Ye have a 'guard' go your way, 5make it as 66 sure as lyel can. So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, 'the guard being with them'. 281 Now late on the sabbath 'day', as it began to dawn 'toward' the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepul(2 chre. And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled 'away' the stone, and sat upon it. 3 His appearance' was 'as lightning, 4 and his raiment white as snow: and for fear of him the watchers did 'quake', and became as dead men. 5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which hath 6 been crucified. He is not here; for he is risen, even as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. (7 °And go quickly, and tell his disciples, He is risen from the dead; and 'lo', he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told 8 you. And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and Iran to bring his disciples word. (9 °And behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him. 10 Then 'saith Jesus unto them, 'Fear not go tell my brethren that they Idepart into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

11 Now while they were going, behold, some of the guard' came into the city, and told unto the chief priests all the things that were 'come 12 to pass. And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto 13 the soldiers, saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him 14 away while we slept. And if this

1come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and rid you of care!. 15 So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying Iwas spread abroad' among the Jews, and continueth' until this day.

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But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, unto the mountain where 17 Jesus had appointed them. And when they saw him, they worshipped 18 him but some doubted. And Jesus

came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been! given unto me in heaven and on! 19 earth. Go ye therefore, and 'make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost: (20 °teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you "alway, even unto 3the end of the world.

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THE beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Even as it is written in Isaiah' the 'prophet',

Behold, I send my messenger before thy face,

Who shall prepare thy way;

3 °The voice of one crying in the wilderness,

'Make ye 'ready the way of the Lord,

Make his paths straight;

4 John came, who baptized in the wilderness and 'preached' the baptism of repentance unto remission of sins. (5) And there went out unto him all the 'country of Judæa, and all they of Jerusalem; and they were baptized of him in the river Jordan, confessing (6 their sins. And John was clothed with camel's hair, and had' a 'leathern girdle about his loins, and did 7) eat locusts and wild honey. And 'he' preached, saying, There cometh after me he that is mightier than I, the latchet of whose shoes I am not wor(8 thy to stoop down and unloose.

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baptized you with water; but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.

And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John 9in 10 the Jordan. And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the

heavens rent! 'asunder', and the Spirit as a dove descending upon him: 11) and a voice came out of the heavens', Thou art my beloved Son, in thee! I am well pleased.

12 And 'straightway the Spirit driveth (13 him 'forth into the wilderness. And he was in the wilderness forty days tempted of Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.

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Now after that John was 'delivered up', Jesus came into Galilee, preach15 ing the gospel of God, and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe in the gospel.

16 And passing along! by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew 'the' brother of Simon' casting a net in the sea: for they were fishers. 17 And Jesus said unto them, Come ye

after me, and I will make you to be18 come fishers of men. And straightway they left the nets, and followed him. (19 And going on a little further, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the 20 boat' mending the nets. And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants, and went after him.

6 Gr. sufficient.

Or, liel Or, Holy Spirit: and so throughout this book. 9 Gr. into.