1After two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to death.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 1
And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take Jesus by craft and put him to death.
2But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar of the people.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 2
But they said among themselves, Let us not take him on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.
3And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 3
And Jesus, being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard, very precious; and she brake the box and poured the ointment on his head.
4And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made?
5For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 5
There were some among the disciples who had indignation within themselves and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made? For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.
6And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 6
And Jesus said unto them, Let her alone. Why trouble ye her? For she hath wrought a good work on me.
7For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 7
Ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will, ye may do them good; but me ye have not always.
8She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 8
She has done what she could, and this which she has done unto me shall be had in remembrance in generations to come, wheresoever my gospel shall be preached; for verily, she has come beforehand to anoint my body to the burying.
9Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 9
Verily, I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, what she hath done shall be spoken of also for a memorial of her.
10And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them.
11And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him.
12And the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare that thou mayest eat the passover?
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 12
And now, the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare, that thou mayest eat the passover?
13And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 13
And he sendeth forth two of his disciples and said unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water; follow him;
14And wheresoever he shall go in, say ye to the goodman of the house, The Master saith, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?
15And he will shew you a large upper room furnished and prepared: there make ready for us.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 15
And he will show you a large upper room, furnished and prepared; there make ready for us.
16And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
17And in the evening he cometh with the twelve.
18And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 18
And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily, I say unto you, One of you who eateth with me shall betray me.
19And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I?
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 19
And they all began to be very sorrowful and began to say unto him, one by one, Is it I? And another said, Is it I?
20And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 20
And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve who dippeth with me in the dish.
21The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born.
22And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 22
And as they did eat, Jesus took bread and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them, and said, Take it and eat.
23And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it.
24And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 24
And he said unto them, This is in remembrance of my blood which is shed for many, and the new testament which I give unto you; for of me ye shall bear record unto all the world.
25Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 25
Verily, I say unto you, Of this ye shall bear record; for I will no more drink of the fruit of the vine with you until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God.
26And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 26
And when they had sung a hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.
27And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 27
And Jesus said unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night; for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.
28But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee.
29But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 29
But Peter said unto Jesus, Although all men shall be offended with thee, yet I will never be offended.
30And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 30
And Jesus said unto him, Verily, I say unto thee that this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.
31But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 31
But he spake the more vehemently: If I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.
32And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 32
And Jesus, knowing their hearts, said to his disciples, Sit ye here while I shall pray.
33And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;
34And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 34
And he taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and rebuked them, and said unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death; tarry ye here and watch.
35And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.
36And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 36
And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me; nevertheless, not my will, but thine be done.
37And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 37
And he cometh and findeth them sleeping, and said unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? Couldest not thou watch one hour?
38Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 38
Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.
39And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words.
40And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 40
And when he returned, he found them asleep again, for their eyes were heavy; neither knew they what to answer him.
41And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 41
And he cometh to them the third time and said unto them, Sleep on now and take rest; it is enough; the hour is come; behold, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
42Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 42
And after they had finished their sleep, he said, Rise up; let us go; lo, he who betrayeth me is at hand.
43And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.
44And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 44
And he who betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.
45And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 45
And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him and said, Master, Master, and kissed him.
46And they laid their hands on him, and took him.
47And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 47
And one of them, who stood by, drew his sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.
48And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me?
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 48
And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out as against a thief, with swords and staves to take me?
49I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled.
50And they all forsook him, and fled.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 50
And the disciples, when they heard this saying, all forsook him and fled.
51And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him:
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 51
And there followed him a certain young man, a disciple, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him; and he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked, and saved himself out of their hands.
52And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked.
53And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.
54And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 54
And Peter followed him afar off, even unto the palace of the high priest; and he sat with the servants and warmed himself at the fire.
55And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found none.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 55
And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus, to put him to death, but found none,
56For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 56
Though many bare false witness against him; yet their witness agreed not together.
57And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying,
58We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 58
And there arose certain men and bare false witness against him, saying, We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands;
59But neither so did their witness agree together.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 59
But neither did their witness agree together.
60And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 60
And the high priest stood up in the midst and asked Jesus, saying,
61But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 61
Again the high priest asked him and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?
62And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
63Then the high priest rent his clothes, and saith, What need we any further witnesses?
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 63
Then the high priest rent his clothes and said, What need we any further witnesses? Ye have heard the blasphemy. What think ye?
64Ye have heard the blasphemy: what think ye? And they all condemned him to be guilty of death.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 64
And they all condemned him to be guilty of death.
65And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 65
And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy;
66And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh one of the maids of the high priest:
67And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 67
And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him and said, Thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth.
68But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 68
But he denied, saying, I know not; neither understand I what thou sayest.
69And a maid saw him again, and began to say to them that stood by, This is one of them.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 69
And a maid saw him again and began to say to them who stood by, This is one of them.
70And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilæan, and thy speech agreeth thereto.
71But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this man of whom ye speak.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 71
And a little after, they who stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them; for thou art a Galilean; thy speech agreeth thereto. But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this man of whom ye speak.
72And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.
JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 72
And Peter called to mind the words which Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.