1 Drew near now the feast of the unleavened cakes, that being called passover;

2 and sought the high–priests and the scribes, the how they might kill him; they feared for the people.

3 Entered and adversary into Judas that being surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.

4 And going he talked with the high–priests and the officers, the how him he might deliver up to them.

5 And they were glad; and agreed to him silver to give.

6 And he consented; and he sought opportunity of the to deliver up him to them without of a crowd.

7 Came and the day of the unleavened cakes, in which it is necessary to sacrifice the paschal lamb;

8 and he sent Peter and John, saying: Going prepare you for us the passover, that we may eat.

9 They and said to him: Where wilt thou we make ready?

10 He and said to them: Lo, having entered of you into the city, will meet you a man a pitcher of water carrying; follow you him into the house, where he enters; and say you to the householder of the house:

11 Says to thee the teacher: Where is the great–chamber, where the passover with the disciples of me I may eat?

12 And he to you will show an upper room large having been furnished; there prepare you.

13 Having gone and they found even as he had said to them; and they prepared the passover.

14 And when came the hour, he reclined, and the twelve apostles with him.

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

16 I say for to you, that no more not not I may eat it, till it may be fulfilled in the kingdom of the God.

17 And having taken a cup, having given thanks he said: Take you this, and divide you among yourselves.

18 I say for to you, that not not I may drink of the product of the vine, till the kingdom of the God may come.

19 And having taken a loaf, having given thanks he broke, and gave to them, saying: This is the body of me, that in behalf of you being given; this do you in the my remembrance.

20 In like manner also the cup, after the supper, saying: This the cup, the new covenant in the blood of me, that in behalf of you being poured out.

21 But lo, the hand of the delivering up me with mine on the table.

22 And the indeed son of the man goes away according to that having been appointed; but woe to the man that, through whom he is delivered up.

23 And they began to inquire among themselves, the, which then it could be of them the this being about to do.

24 There had been and also a strife among them, the, which of them thinks to be greater.

25 He but said to them: The kings of the nations exercise lordship over them; and those having authority of them; benefactors are called.

26 You but not so; but the greater among you, let him become as the younger; and the governor, as he serving.

27 Which for greater? he reclining, or he serving? not he reclining? I but am in the midst of you as he serving.

28 You but are those having continued with me in the trials of me.

29 And I covenant for you, even as has covenanted for me the Father of me a kingdom,

30 that you may eat and you may drink at the table of me in the kingdom of me; and you may sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of the Israel.

31 Said and the Lord: Simon, Simon, lo, the adversary has asked for you, the to sift as the wheat.

32 I but prayed for thee, that not may fail the faith of thee. And thou when having been turned, strengthen the brethren of thee.

33 He and said to him: O lord, with thee ready I am both to prison and to death to go.

34 He but said: I say to thee, O Peter, not not will crow to–day a cock, before thrice thou wilt deny not to have known me.

35 And he said to them: When I sent you without a purse, and a bag, and sandals, not anything wanted you? They and said; Nothing.

36 He said then to them: But now, he having a purse, let him take, in like manner and a bag; and he not having, let him sell the mantle of himself, and let him buy a sword.

37 I say for to you, that yet this the having been written must to be finished in me, that: And with law–breakers he was counted. Also for the things about me an end has.

38 They but said: O lord, lo, swords here two. He and said to them: Enough it is.

39 And going out he went according to the custom to the mountain of the olive–trees; followed and him also the disciples of him.

40 Having come and to the place, he said to them: Pray you not to enter into temptation.

41 And he was withdrawn from them about of a stone throw, and having placed the knees he prayed, saying:

42 O Father if thou art willing to take away the cup this from me; but not the will of me, but the thine be done.

43 Appeared and to him a messenger from heaven, strengthening him.

44 And being in agony, very earnestly he prayed. Was and the sweat of him like clots of blood falling down to the ground.

45 And having stood up from the prayer, coming to the disciples, he found them sleeping from the grief; and he said to them:

46 Why sleep you? having stood up pray you, that not you may enter into temptation.

47 While and of him speaking, lo, a crowd, and he being called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near to the Jesus to kiss him.

48 The but Jesus said to him: Judas, with a kiss the son of the man betrayest thou?

49 Seeing and those about him the was going to be, said to him: O lord, if shall we strike with a sword?

50 And struck one a certain of them the slave of the high–priest, and cut off of him the ear the right.

51 Answering and the Jesus said: Let you be till this. And touching the ear of him, he healed him.

52 Said and the Jesus to those having come on him high–priests, and offices of the temple, and elders: As on a robber you have come out with swords and clubs;

53 every day being of me with you in the temple, not you did stretch out the hands on me; but this of you it is the hour, and the authority of the darkness.

54 Having seized and him they led, and brought him into the house of the high–priest. The but Peter followed at a distance.

55 Having kindled and a fire in midst of the court, and having sat down of them, sat the Peter in midst of them.

56 Seeing and him a maid–servant certain sitting by the light, and looking steadily to him, she said: Also this with him was.

57 He but denied him, saying: O woman, not I know him.

58 And after a little another seeing him, said: Also thou of them art. The but Peter said: O man, not I am.

59 And having intervened about hour one, another person confidently affirmed, saying: In truth also this with him was also for a Galilean he is.

60 Said but the Peter: O man, not I know what thou sayest. And immediately, while speaking of him, crew a cock.

61 And having turned the Lord looked to the Peter; and was reminded the Peter of the word of the Lord, as he said to him: That before a cock to crow, thou mayest deny me thrice.

62 And going out, he wept bitterly.

63 And the men those having in custody the Jesus, mocked him, scourging;

64 and having blindfolded him, they struck of him the face, and they asked him, saying: Prophesy, who is he striking thee?

65 And other many blaspheming they spoke against him.

66 And as it became day, were assembled the eldership of the people, high–priests and and scribes, and brought him into the sanhedrim of themselves,

67 saying: If thou art the Anointed, tell us. He said and to them: If to you I tell, not not you will believe;

68 if but also I ask, not not you would answer me, or would loose.

69 From of the now shall be the son of the man sitting at right hand of the power of the God.

70 Said and all: Thou then art the son of the God? He and to them said: You say; that I am.

71 They and said: What further need have we of testimony? Ourselves for we have heard from the mouth of him.

1 The feast of unleavened bread was near. This is called the Passover.

2 The chief priests and the scribes searched for a way to put him to death. But they feared the people.

3 Satan entered into Judas who was called Iscariot. He was one of the twelve.

4 He went away to discuss with the chief priests and captains, how he might deliver Jesus to them.

5 They were glad, and pledged to give him money.

6 He consented and looked for a way to deliver him to them in the absence of the crowd.

7 The day of unleavened bread came, on which the Passover must be sacrificed.

8 Jesus sent Peter and John, saying: »Go make everything ready that we may eat the Passover.«

9 They asked him: »Where do you want us to get ready?«

10 He said: »When you enter the city a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him into the house.

11 »Say to the master of the house: The teacher says; ‘where is the guest chamber where I shall eat the Passover with my disciples?’

12 »He will show you a large furnished upper room. Make it ready.«

13 They found things as he described them and they made things ready for the Passover.

14 When it was time he sat down with the apostles.

15 He said to them: »I have earnestly wanted to eat this Passover with you before I die.

16 »I tell you I will not eat it again until it takes place in the kingdom of God.«

17 He received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said: »Take this, and share it among yourselves.

18 »I say to you, I shall not drink from the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God comes.«

19 He gave thanks. Then he took the bread, broke it and gave it to them, saying: »This represents my body that is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.«

20 Then he took the cup saying: « This represents the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.

21 »Look, he who betrays me is at the table.

22 »The Son of man indeed goes, as it has been determined. But woe to that man through whom he is betrayed!«

23 They questioned among themselves, which of them would do this thing.

24 Contention grew between them concerning which of them was the greatest.

25 He told them: »The kings of the nations have lordship over them. Those who have authority over them are called Benefactors.

26 »But you should not be this way. He who is the greater among you let him become as the younger. He that is chief among you is he who serves.

27 »Which is greater, he who sits and eats or he who serves? Is it he who sits and eats? However I am in the midst of you as he who serves.

28 »You have continued with me in my temptations.

29 »I assigned a kingdom to you just as my Father assigned it to me.

30 »Just as you eat and drink at my table in my kingdom; you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

31 »Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have you, that he might sift you as wheat.

32 »I prayed for you that your faith would not fail. Once you have turned again strengthen your brothers.«

33 He said: »Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.«

34 Jesus said: »I tell you Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, until you deny that you know me three times.«

35 Speaking to them he asked: »When I sent you out without purse, and wallet, and shoes, did you lack anything?« They said: »Nothing.«

36 Now he said: »Take your purse and wallet. If you do not have a sword sell your cloak and buy one.

37 »I tell you that which is written must be fulfilled in me. He was numbered with transgressors for that which concerns me has fulfillment.«

38 They said: »Lord, here are two swords.« And he said to them: »It is enough.«

39 He went to the Mount of Olives as was his custom and the disciples also followed him.

40 When he arrived he said to them: »Pray that you do not enter into temptation.«

41 He went a short distance from them and kneeled down and prayed.

42 He prayed: »Father if it is your will remove this cup from me, nevertheless not my will, but your will be done.«

43 An angel came to him and gave him strength.

44 possible spurious text He was in agony and earnestly prayed. His sweat became, as it were great drops of blood falling down upon the ground.

45 When he finished his prayer he went to the disciples, and found them sleeping because of their sorrow.

46 He said: »Why do you sleep? Arise and pray that you do not enter into temptation.«

47 As he spoke a crowd followed Judas, one of the twelve. They came to him. Judas approached Jesus and kissed him.

48 Jesus said to him: »Judas, do you betray the Son of man with a kiss?«

49 Those near him saw what happened and asked: »Lord shall we strike them with a sword?«

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

51 Jesus said: »Do not do any more of this.« Then he touched his ear and healed him.

52 Jesus spoke to the chief priests, captains of the temple and elders who came against him: »Did you come as you would against a robber with swords and clubs?

53 »I was with you every day in the temple. Yet you did not lift a hand against me. This is your hour for this power of darkness.«

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

55 They kindled a fire in the midst of the court. They sat down together. Peter sat in the midst of them.

56 A servant girl saw him sitting by the light of the fire. She looked steadfastly upon him and said: »This man was also with him.«

57 He denied it saying: »Woman, I do not know him!«

58 After a little while another saw him, and said: »You are one of them.« Peter replied: »Man I am not!«

59 Another hour passed. Someone else said: »It is true this man was with him for he is a Galilean.«

60 Peter responded: »I do not know what you are talking about!« Immediately, while he spoke he heard the cockcrow.

61 The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he said to him: »Before the cockcrow this day you will deny me three times.«

62 He left there and wept bitterly.

63 The men that held Jesus mocked him and beat him.

64 They blindfolded him, and asked him, saying: »Prophesy: who is it that struck you?«

65 They reviled him and spoke many things against him.

66 The next day the assembly of the elders of the people was gathered together. They included chief priests and scribes. They led him away to their council, saying:

67 »If you are the Christ, tell us.« But he said to them: »If I tell you, you will not believe:

68 and if I ask you, you will not answer.«

69 »Soon the Son of man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.«

70 They all asked: »Are you the Son of God?« He said to them: »You say that I am.«

71 They responded: »What further need do we have for witnesses? We have heard this from his mouth.«