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1Or, through Or, I took

Or, whom they priced

on the part of the sons

of

Israel authorities read I gave.

Some ancient

8 strangers in. Wherefore that field was called, 9 The 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, whom certain of the children of Israel 10 did price; and they gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me. Now Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, 12 Thou sayest. And when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing. 13 Then saith Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee? 14 And he gave him no answer, not even to one word: insomuch that the governor marvelled 15 greatly. Now at the feast the governor was 'Or, a feast wont to release unto the multitude one pri16 soner, whom they would. And they had then 17 a notable prisoner, called Barabbas. When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called 18 Christ? For he knew that for envy they had 19 delivered him up. And while he was sitting 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 20 this day in a dream because of him. 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, Barab22 bas. Pilate saith unto them, What then shall

I do unto Jesus which is called Christ? They 23 all say, Let him be crucified. And he said,

1 Some ancient

authorities read of this

blood: see ye &c.

2 Gr. Pratorium.

See Mark xv.

16.

3 Or, cohort

Some ancient authorities read clothed.

Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried
out exceedingly, saying, Let him be crucified.
So when Pilate saw that he prevailed nothing, 24
but rather that a tumult was arising, he took
water, and washed his hands before the mul-
titude, saying, I am innocent 1of the blood of
And all 25
this righteous man: see ye to it.

the people answered and said, His blood be on
us, and on our children. Then released he unto 26
them Barabbas: but Jesus he scourged and de-
livered to be crucified.

Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus 27
into the palace, and gathered unto him the
whole band. And they stripped him, and put 28
on him a scarlet robe. And they plaited a 29
crown of thorns and put it upon his head, and
a reed in his right hand; and they kneeled
down before him, and mocked him, saying,
Hail, King of the Jews!. And they spat upon 30
him, and took the reed and smote him on the
head. And when they had mocked him, they 31
took off from him the robe, and put on him his
garments, and led him away to crucify him.

And as they came out, they found a man of 32 Gr.impressed. Cyrene, Simon by name: him they 'compelled to go with them, that he might bear his cross. And when they were come unto a place called 33 Golgotha, that is to say, The place of a skull, they gave him wine to drink mingled with gall: 34 and when he had tasted it, he would not drink. And when they had crucified him, they parted 35 his garments among them, casting lots and 36 they sat and watched him there. And they set 37 up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Then are 38 there crucified with him two robbers, one on the right hand, and one on the left. And they 39 that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads,

40 and saying, Thou that destroyest the 'temple, 'Or, sanctuary and buildest it in three days, save thyself: if thou art the Son of God, come down from 41 the cross. In like manner also the chief priests

not save him

self?

mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said, 42 He saved others; 2himself he cannot save. Or, can he He is the King of Israel; let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe on 43 him. He trusteth on God; let him deliver him now, if he desireth him: for he said, I am the 44 Son of God. And the robbers also that were crucified with him cast upon him the same reproach.

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Now from the sixth hour there was darkness 46 over all the land until the ninth hour. And 3 Or. earth about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that

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me?

Many ancient authorities add took a spear and pierced his came out water

And another

is, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken Or, why didst 47 me? And some of them that stood there, when thou forsake they heard it, said, This man calleth Elijah. 48 And straightway one of them ran, and took a sponge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on 49 a reed, and gave him to drink. And the rest said, Let be; let us see whether Elijah cometh 50 to save him. And Jesus cried again with a 51 loud voice, and yielded up his spirit. And behold, the veil of the 1temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did 52 quake; and the rocks were rent; and the tombs were opened; and many bodies of the saints See John xix. 53 that had fallen asleep were raised; and coming 34. forth out of the tombs after his resurrection they entered into the holy city and appeared unto 54 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 Or, a son of 55 Son of God. And many women were there

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and blood.

God

1 Or, Take a guard

2 Gr. make it sure, as ye know.

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

And when even was come, there came a 57 rich man from Arimathæa, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple: this man 58 went to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded it to be given up. And Joseph took the body, and wrapped it 59 in a clean linen cloth, and laid it in his own 60 new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the tomb, and departed. And Mary Magdalene 61 was there, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.

Now on the morrow, which is the day after 62 the Preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees were gathered together unto Pilate, say- 63 ing, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I rise again. Command therefore that the sepulchre 64 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. Pilate said unto them, 1Ye have a guard: go 65 your way, make it as sure as ye can. So they 66 went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, the guard being with them.

Now late on the sabbath day, as it began to 1 28 dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. And behold, there was a great 2 earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and sat upon it. His appear- 3

authorities

ance was as lightning, and his raiment white 4 as snow: and for fear of him the watchers 5 did quake, and became as dead men. And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, 6 which hath been crucified. He is not here; for he is risen, even as he said. Come, see the 7 place where the Lord lay. And go quickly, 'Many ancient and tell his disciples, He is risen from the read where he dead; and lo, he goeth before you into Gali- lay. lee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told 8 you. And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring 9 his disciples word. 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 depart into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

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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 to 12 pass. And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave 13 large money unto the soldiers, saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him. 14 away while we slept. And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and 15 rid you of care. So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying was 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 Jesus had appointed 17 them. And when they saw him, they wor18 shipped him: but some doubted. And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven.