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[1] BUT the feast of the Phatiree, which is called Petscha, drew on.
[2] And the chief priests and the Sophree sought how they might kill him; for they feared from the people.
[3] But Satana entered into Jihuda called Scarjuta, who was of the number of the twelve.
[4] And he went, and spoke with the chief priests, and the Sophree, and the chief authorities of the temple, how he would deliver him to them.
[5] And they were glad, and confirmed to give him silver.
[6] And he promised to them, and sought him opportunity to betray him apart from the multitude.
[7] And the day of unleavened bread came, on which it was the custom to slay the petscha.ⓘ
[8] And Jeshu sent Kipha and Juchanon, and said to them, Go prepare for us the petscha, that we may eat.
[9] But they said to him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?
[10] He saith to them, When, you have entered into the city, a man meeteth you, bearing a pitcher of waters; go after him,
[11] And when he hath gone in, say to the lord of the house, Our Master saith, Is there a dining-place where I may eat the petscha with my disciples?
[12] And he will show you a certain large upper chamber which is furnished: there make ready.
[13] And they went, and found as he had told them: and they prepared the petscha.
[14] And when it was time, Jeshu came and reclined, and the twelve apostles with him.
[15] And he said to them, With desire have I desired to eat this petscha with you before I suffer:
[16] For I tell you that from henceforth I shall not eat it, until it shall have been fulfilled in the kingdom of Aloha.
[17] And he took the cup, and praised, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:
[18] For I tell you that I shall not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of Aloha shall have come.
[19] And he took bread, and praised, and brake, and gave to them, and said, This is my body which for you is given: this do in my memory.ⓘ
[20] And thus also respecting the cup, when, after they had supped, he said, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which for you is shed.ⓘ
[21] Nevertheless, the hand of him who betrayeth me is on the table.
[22] And the Son of man goeth, as he was set apart:ⓘ nevertheless woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!
[23] And they began to inquire among themselves, who it was of them who this should do.
[24] But there was also a contention among them, who of them was the greatest.
[25] And Jeshu said to them, The kings of the Gentiles are their lords; and they who exercise authority over them, doers of good are called.
[26] But you, not so: yea, he who is great among you, let him be as the least; and he who is chief, as one who serveth.
[27] For who is greatest, he who reclineth, or he who serveth? Is not he who reclineth? But I am among you as he who serveth.
[28] You are they who have remained with me in my temptations.
[29] And I promise to you, as hath promised to me my Father, a kingdom;
[30] That you may eat and drink at the table in my kingdom, and may sit upon thrones, and judge the twelve tribes of Isroel.
[31] AND Jeshu said to Shemun, Shemun, behold, Satana, demandeth to sift thee as wheat;
[32] But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith may not fail: and thou also, in the time that thou art converted, confirm thy brethren.
[33] But Shemun said to him, My Lord, with thee I am prepared, and for the house of the bound, and for death.
[34] Jeshu saith to him, I tell thee, Shemun, that the cock will not crow to-day, till three times thou hast denied that thou knowest me.
[35] And he said to them, When I sent you without purse, or scrip, or shoes, was any thing wanting to you? They say to him, Nothing.
[36] He saith to them, Henceforth, he who hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise a scrip also; and he who hath not a sword, let him sell his garment and buy a sword.
[37] For I tell you also, that what is written must be fulfilled in me, that with the transgressors he was numbered: for all which concerns me must be accomplished.
[38] And they say to him, Our Lord, behold, here are two swords. He saith to them, They suffice.
[39] And he came forth, and went, as he was used, to the mount of the Place of Olives; and his disciples also went after him.
[40] And when come unto the spot, he said to them, Pray that you enter not into temptation.
[41] And he removed from them as [about the distance of] a stone's throw, and bowed the knee, and prayed,
[42] And said, Father, if thou wilt, let this cup pass: nevertheless not my will, but thine be done.
[43] And an angel appeared to him from heaven, who strengthened him.
[44] And being in terror, more vehemently he prayed, and his sweat was as drops of blood, and fell upon the ground.
[45] And he arose from prayer, and came to his disciples, and found them asleep, from sorrow.
[46] And he said to them, Why sleep you? arise and pray, that you enter not into temptation.
[47] And as he was speaking, behold a multitude, and behold him who was called Jihuda, one of the twelve, coming before them, and he came nigh to Jeshu, and kissed him: for this was the sign he had given to them, He whom I shall kiss is he.
[48] Jeshu saith to him, Jihuda, with the kiss betrayest thou the Son of man?ⓘ
[49] But when they who were with him saw what was done, they say to him, Our Lord, shall we strike with the sword?
[50] And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, and took off his right ear.
[51] Jeshu answered and said, It sufficeth until this; and he touched his ear which he had struck, and healed it.
[52] And Jeshu said to them who had come against him, the chief priests, and elders, and the chiefs of the forces of the temple, As against a thief are you come forth against me, with swords and clubs to take me?
[53] Every day with you have I been in the temple, and you did not stretch forth upon me [your] hands; but this is your hour and the power of darkness.
[54] And they took [and] brought him to the house of the chief of the priests; and Shemun came after him from afar.
[55] Now they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were sitting around it, and Shemun also sat with them.
[56] And a certain damsel saw him as he sat by the fire, and, looking at him, she said, This also was with him.
[57] But he denied, and said, Woman, I know him not.
[58] And after a little while, another saw him, and said, Thou also art of them. But Kipha said, I am not.
[59] And after one hour another contended and said, Assuredly this also was with him, for he is also a Galiloya.
[60] Kipha saith, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And at once, while he was speaking, the cock crew.
[61] And Jeshu turned, and looked upon Kipha; and Shemun remembered his word which our Lord had spoken to him, that before the cock shall crow thou wilt have denied me three times.
[62] And Shemun went without and wept bitterly.
[63] And the men who held Jeshu mocked him, and veiled him,
[64] And they struck him upon the face, saying, Prophesy, who struck thee.
[65] And many other things they blasphemed and spake against him.
[66] AND when it dawned, the elders and chief priests and the Sophree came together, and took him into the house of their assembly;
[67] Saying to him, Art thou the Meshicha? tell us. He saith to them, Should I tell you, you would not believe me;
[68] And were I to ask you, you would not return me a word, nor release me.
[69] Henceforth the Son of man sitteth at the right hand of the power of Aloha.
[70] Then said they all, Thou art, then, the Son of Aloha? Jeshu saith to them, You say that I am.
[71] They say, Why yet need we witnesses? for we have heard from his mouth.
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