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    Mark 14

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    A rooster keeps time while Peter denies Jesus three times, and the man who had sworn never to do so ends by breaking down and weeping.

    Perfume, betrayal, and a prepared roomvv. 1–16

    The chief priests and scribes want Jesus dead, but fear the feast and the people. In Bethany, a woman breaks an alabaster jar and pours pure nard over Jesus’ head; indignation rises at the price, while Jesus calls it a beautiful deed and an anointing before burial. Judas then goes to the chief priests, who are delighted enough to promise money. At the feast’s appointed time, two disciples find the room exactly as Jesus described: large, upstairs, furnished, and ready.

    The supper, the sleeping, and the arrestvv. 17–52

    At supper, Jesus announces that one of the Twelve eating with Him will betray Him, then gives bread and the cup a gravity that makes the meal unlike an ordinary meal. After a hymn, the party goes to the Mount of Olives, where Peter’s confidence meets Jesus’ prediction of three denials. At Gethsemane, Jesus prays in deep distress while Peter, James, and John repeatedly sleep through the watch. Judas arrives with an armed crowd, identifies Jesus with a kiss, and the disciples flee. One young man escapes so briskly that his linen cloth remains behind and he runs away naked—a remarkably undignified exit from a very serious scene.

    The hearing and the two crowsvv. 53–72

    Jesus is taken to the high priest, while Peter follows at a distance and warms himself in the courtyard. The testimony against Jesus cannot keep its story straight, but Jesus’ own answer leads to condemnation, spitting, blows, and mockery. Below, a servant girl recognises Peter. He denies Jesus once, then again, and finally with curses and oaths. The rooster crows twice, precisely as Jesus had said; Peter remembers, and the chapter ends with him weeping.

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    1. Mark 14:1Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were two days away, and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a covert way to arrest Jesus and kill Him.

    2. Mark 14:2“But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”

    3. Mark 14:3While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head.

    4. Mark 14:4Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume?

    5. Mark 14:5It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her.

    6. Mark 14:6But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.

    7. Mark 14:7The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them whenever you want. But you will not always have Me.

    8. Mark 14:8She has done what she could to anoint My body in advance of My burial.

    9. Mark 14:9And truly I tell you, wherever the gospel is preached in all the world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.”

    10. Mark 14:10Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them.

    11. Mark 14:11They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

    12. Mark 14:12On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed, Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?”

    13. Mark 14:13So He sent two of His disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him,

    14. Mark 14:14and whichever house he enters, say to the owner, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is My guest room, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?’

    15. Mark 14:15And he will show you a large upper room, furnished and ready. Make preparations for us there.”

    16. Mark 14:16So the disciples left and went into the city, where they found everything as Jesus had described. And they prepared the Passover.

    17. Mark 14:17When evening came, Jesus arrived with the Twelve.

    18. Mark 14:18And while they were reclining and eating, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, one of you who is eating with Me will betray Me.”

    19. Mark 14:19They began to be grieved and to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I?”

    20. Mark 14:20He answered, “It is one of the Twelve—the one who is dipping his hand into the bowl with Me.

    21. Mark 14:21The Son of Man will go just as it is written about Him, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed! It would be better for him if he had not been born.”

    22. Mark 14:22While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take it; this is My body.”

    23. Mark 14:23Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it.

    24. Mark 14:24He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.

    25. Mark 14:25Truly I tell you, I will no longer drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it anew in the kingdom of God.”

    26. Mark 14:26And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

    27. Mark 14:27Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away, for it is written: ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’

    28. Mark 14:28But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”

    29. Mark 14:29Peter declared, “Even if all fall away, I never will.”

    30. Mark 14:30“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.”

    31. Mark 14:31But Peter kept insisting, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the others said the same thing.

    32. Mark 14:32Then they came to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus told His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”

    33. Mark 14:33He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed.

    34. Mark 14:34Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch.”

    35. Mark 14:35Going a little farther, He fell to the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour would pass from Him.

    36. Mark 14:36“Abba, Father,” He said, “all things are possible for You. Take this cup from Me. Yet not what I will, but what You will.”

    37. Mark 14:37Then Jesus returned and found them sleeping. “Simon, are you asleep?” He asked. “Were you not able to keep watch for one hour?

    38. Mark 14:38Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

    39. Mark 14:39Again He went away and prayed, saying the same thing.

    40. Mark 14:40And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. And they did not know what to answer Him.

    41. Mark 14:41When Jesus returned the third time, He said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? That is enough! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

    42. Mark 14:42Rise, let us go. See, My betrayer is approaching!”

    43. Mark 14:43While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders.

    44. Mark 14:44Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.”

    45. Mark 14:45Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

    46. Mark 14:46Then the men seized Jesus and arrested Him.

    47. Mark 14:47And one of the bystanders drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

    48. Mark 14:48Jesus asked the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw?

    49. Mark 14:49Every day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me. But this has happened that the Scriptures would be fulfilled.”

    50. Mark 14:50Then everyone deserted Him and fled.

    51. Mark 14:51One young man who had been following Jesus was wearing a linen cloth around his body. They caught hold of him,

    52. Mark 14:52but he pulled free of the linen cloth and ran away naked.

    53. Mark 14:53They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled.

    54. Mark 14:54Peter followed Him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. And he sat with the officers and warmed himself by the fire.

    55. Mark 14:55Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any.

    56. Mark 14:56For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent.

    57. Mark 14:57Then some men stood up and testified falsely against Him:

    58. Mark 14:58“We heard Him say, ‘I will destroy this man-made temple, and in three days I will build another that is made without hands.’”

    59. Mark 14:59But even their testimony was inconsistent.

    60. Mark 14:60So the high priest stood up before them and questioned Jesus, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?”

    61. Mark 14:61But Jesus remained silent and made no reply. Again the high priest questioned Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?”

    62. Mark 14:62“I am,” said Jesus, “and you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming with the clouds of heaven.”

    63. Mark 14:63At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “Why do we need any more witnesses?

    64. Mark 14:64You have heard the blasphemy. What is your verdict?” And they all condemned Him as deserving of death.

    65. Mark 14:65Then some of them began to spit on Him. They blindfolded Him, struck Him with their fists, and said to Him, “Prophesy!” And the officers received Him with slaps in His face.

    66. Mark 14:66While Peter was in the courtyard below, one of the servant girls of the high priest came down

    67. Mark 14:67and saw him warming himself there. She looked at Peter and said, “You also were with Jesus the Nazarene.”

    68. Mark 14:68But he denied it. “I do not know or even understand what you are talking about,” he said. Then he went out to the gateway, and the rooster crowed.

    69. Mark 14:69There the servant girl saw him and again said to those standing nearby, “This man is one of them.”

    70. Mark 14:70But he denied it again. After a little while, those standing nearby said once more to Peter, “Surely you are one of them, for you too are a Galilean.”

    71. Mark 14:71But he began to curse and swear, “I do not know this man of whom you speak!”

    72. Mark 14:72And immediately the rooster crowed a second time. Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” And he broke down and wept.

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    • 62Daniel 7:13–14In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence.
    • 27Zechariah 13:7Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones.
    • 62Psalms 110:1A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”
    • 38Matthew 26:41“Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
    • 36Galatians 4:6And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!”
    • 62Hebrews 1:3The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.
    • 3Luke 7:37–39When a sinful woman from that town learned that Jesus was dining there, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume.
    • 38Matthew 24:42Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come.
    • 38Luke 21:36So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”
    • 62Mark 13:26At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
    • 22Matthew 26:26–29While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.”
    • 62Matthew 24:30At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
    • 3John 12:1–8Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.
    • 27John 16:32“Look, an hour is coming and has already come when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and you will leave Me all alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.
    • 38Luke 22:40When He came to the place, He told them, “Pray that you will not enter into temptation.”
    • 38Romans 7:18–25I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.

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