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Matthew 26

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Bible Compare Matthew 26
Verse 1
WEB

When Jesus had finished all these words, he said to his disciples,

KJV

And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples,

Verse 2
WEB

“You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified.”

KJV

Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.

Verse 3
WEB

Then the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders of the people were gathered together in the court of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas.

KJV

Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,

Verse 4
WEB

They took counsel together that they might take Jesus by deceit and kill him.

KJV

And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him .

Verse 5
WEB

But they said, “Not during the feast, lest a riot occur among the people.”

KJV

But they said, Not on the feast day , lest there be an uproar among the people.

Verse 6
WEB

Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,

KJV

Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,

Verse 7
WEB

a woman came to him having an alabaster jar of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he sat at the table.

KJV

There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat .

Verse 8
WEB

But when his disciples saw this, they were indignant, saying, “Why this waste?

KJV

But when his disciples saw it , they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?

Verse 9
WEB

For this ointment might have been sold for much and given to the poor.”

KJV

For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

Verse 10
WEB

However, knowing this, Jesus said to them, “Why do you trouble the woman? She has done a good work for me.

KJV

When Jesus understood it , he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

Verse 11
WEB

For you always have the poor with you, but you don’t always have me.

KJV

For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.

Verse 12
WEB

For in pouring this ointment on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial.

KJV

For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.

Verse 13
WEB

Most certainly I tell you, wherever this Good News is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be spoken of as a memorial of her.”

KJV

Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.

Verse 14
WEB

Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests

KJV

Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,

Verse 15
WEB

and said, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him to you?” So they weighed out for him thirty pieces of silver.

KJV

And said unto them , What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.

Verse 16
WEB

From that time he sought opportunity to betray him.

KJV

And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.

Verse 17
WEB

Now on the first day of unleavened bread, the disciples came to Jesus, saying to him, “Where do you want us to prepare for you to eat the Passover?”

KJV

Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?

Verse 18
WEB

He said, “Go into the city to a certain person, and tell him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time is at hand. I will keep the Passover at your house with my disciples.”’”

KJV

And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.

Verse 19
WEB

The disciples did as Jesus commanded them, and they prepared the Passover.

KJV

And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.

Verse 20
WEB

Now when evening had come, he was reclining at the table with the twelve disciples.

KJV

Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.

Verse 21
WEB

As they were eating, he said, “Most certainly I tell you that one of you will betray me.”

KJV

And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

Verse 22
WEB

They were exceedingly sorrowful, and each began to ask him, “It isn’t me, is it, Lord?”

KJV

And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?

Verse 23
WEB

He answered, “He who dipped his hand with me in the dish will betray me.

KJV

And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.

Verse 24
WEB

The Son of Man goes even as it is written of him, but woe to that man through whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would be better for that man if he had not been born.”

KJV

The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.

Verse 25
WEB

Judas, who betrayed him, answered, “It isn’t me, is it, Rabbi?” He said to him, “You said it.”

KJV

Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.

Verse 26
WEB

As they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks for it, and broke it. He gave to the disciples and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.”

KJV

And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it , and brake it , and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.

Verse 27
WEB

He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, “All of you drink it,

KJV

And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;

Verse 28
WEB

for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the remission of sins.

KJV

For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

Verse 29
WEB

But I tell you that I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on, until that day when I drink it anew with you in my Father’s Kingdom.”

KJV

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.

Verse 30
WEB

When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

KJV

And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

Verse 31
WEB

Then Jesus said to them, “All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’

KJV

Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.

Verse 32
WEB

But after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee.”

KJV

But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.

Verse 33
WEB

But Peter answered him, “Even if all will be made to stumble because of you, I will never be made to stumble.”

KJV

Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.

Verse 34
WEB

Jesus said to him, “Most certainly I tell you that tonight, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.”

KJV

Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

Verse 35
WEB

Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you.” All of the disciples also said likewise.

KJV

Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.

Verse 36
WEB

Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go there and pray.”

KJV

Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

Verse 37
WEB

He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and severely troubled.

KJV

And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.

Verse 38
WEB

Then he said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with me.”

KJV

Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.

Verse 39
WEB

He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire.”

KJV

And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt .

Verse 40
WEB

He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “What, couldn’t you watch with me for one hour?

KJV

And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

Verse 41
WEB

Watch and pray, that you don’t enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

KJV

Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Verse 42
WEB

Again, a second time he went away and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this cup can’t pass away from me unless I drink it, your desire be done.”

KJV

He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.

Verse 43
WEB

He came again and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.

KJV

And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.

Verse 44
WEB

He left them again, went away, and prayed a third time, saying the same words.

KJV

And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.

Verse 45
WEB

Then he came to his disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

KJV

Then cometh he to his 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 into the hands of sinners.

Verse 46
WEB

Arise, let’s be going. Behold, he who betrays me is at hand.”

KJV

Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.

Verse 47
WEB

While he was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

KJV

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 elders of the people.

Verse 48
WEB

Now he who betrayed him had given them a sign, saying, “Whoever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him.”

KJV

Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

Verse 49
WEB

Immediately he came to Jesus, and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him.

KJV

And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

Verse 50
WEB

Jesus said to him, “Friend, why are you here?” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

KJV

And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

Verse 51
WEB

Behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

KJV

And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear.

Verse 52
WEB

Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword.

KJV

Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

Verse 53
WEB

Or do you think that I couldn’t ask my Father, and he would even now send me more than twelve legions of angels?

KJV

Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Verse 54
WEB

How then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that it must be so?”

KJV

But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?

Verse 55
WEB

In that hour Jesus said to the multitudes, “Have you come out as against a robber with swords and clubs to seize me? I sat daily in the temple teaching, and you didn’t arrest me.

KJV

In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.

Verse 56
WEB

But all this has happened that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples left him and fled.

KJV

But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.

Verse 57
WEB

Those who had taken Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together.

KJV

And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

Verse 58
WEB

But Peter followed him from a distance to the court of the high priest, and entered in and sat with the officers, to see the end.

KJV

But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.

Verse 59
WEB

Now the chief priests, the elders, and the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus, that they might put him to death,

KJV

Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

Verse 60
WEB

and they found none. Even though many false witnesses came forward, they found none. But at last two false witnesses came forward

KJV

But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,

Verse 61
WEB

and said, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.’”

KJV

And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.

Verse 62
WEB

The high priest stood up and said to him, “Have you no answer? What is this that these testify against you?”

KJV

And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?

Verse 63
WEB

But Jesus stayed silent. The high priest answered him, “I adjure you by the living God that you tell us whether you are the Christ, the Son of God.”

KJV

But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.

Verse 64
WEB

Jesus said to him, “You have said so. Nevertheless, I tell you, after this you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of the sky.”

KJV

Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

Verse 65
WEB

Then the high priest tore his clothing, saying, “He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Behold, now you have heard his blasphemy.

KJV

Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.

Verse 66
WEB

What do you think?” They answered, “He is worthy of death!”

KJV

What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.

Verse 67
WEB

Then they spat in his face and beat him with their fists, and some slapped him,

KJV

Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,

Verse 68
WEB

saying, “Prophesy to us, you Christ! Who hit you?”

KJV

Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?

Verse 69
WEB

Now Peter was sitting outside in the court, and a maid came to him, saying, “You were also with Jesus, the Galilean!”

KJV

Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.

Verse 70
WEB

But he denied it before them all, saying, “I don’t know what you are talking about.”

KJV

But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

Verse 71
WEB

When he had gone out onto the porch, someone else saw him and said to those who were there, “This man also was with Jesus of Nazareth.”

KJV

And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.

Verse 72
WEB

Again he denied it with an oath, “I don’t know the man.”

KJV

And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.

Verse 73
WEB

After a little while those who stood by came and said to Peter, “Surely you are also one of them, for your speech makes you known.”

KJV

And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.

Verse 74
WEB

Then he began to curse and to swear, “I don’t know the man!” Immediately the rooster crowed.

KJV

Then began he to curse and to swear, saying , I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.

Verse 75
WEB

Peter remembered the word which Jesus had said to him, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” Then he went out and wept bitterly.

KJV

And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.