An Examination of the Testimony of the Four Evangelists Part 43

CH. XXVI. 57, 58, 69-75. CH. XIV. 53, 54, 66-72.

57 And they that had laid hold 53 And they led Jesus away to on Jesus, led _him_ away to the high priest: and with him Caiaphas the high priest, were a.s.sembled all the chief where the scribes and the priests, and the elders and elders were a.s.sembled. the scribes.

58 But Peter followed him afar 54 And Peter followed him afar off, unto the high priest's off, even into the palace of palace, and went in, and sat the high priest: and he sat with the servants to see the with the servants, and warmed end. himself at the fire.

69 Now Peter sat without in 66 And as Peter was beneath in the palace: and a damsel came the palace, there cometh one unto him, saying, Thou also of the maids of the high wast with Jesus of Galilee. priest: 67 And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth.

70 But he denied before _them_ 68 But he denied, saying, I all, saying, I know not what know not, neither understand I thou sayest. what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the c.o.c.k crew.

71 And when he was gone out 69 And a maid saw him again, into the porch,(276) another and began to say to them that _maid_ saw him, and said unto stood by, This is _one_ of them that were there, This them.

_fellow_ was also with Jesus of Nazareth.

72 And again he denied with an 70 And he denied it again. And oath, I do not know the man. a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art _one_ of them: for thou art a Galilean, and thy speech agreeth _thereto_.

73 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.

74 Then began he to curse and 71 But he began to curse and to swear, _saying_, I know not to swear, _saying_, I know not the man. And immediately the this man of whom ye speak.

c.o.c.k crew.

75 And Peter remembered the 72 And the second time the word of Jesus, which said unto c.o.c.k crew. And Peter called to him, Before the c.o.c.k crow thou mind the word that Jesus said shalt deny me thrice. And he unto him, Before the c.o.c.k crow went out, and wept bitterly. twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.

Luke. John.

CH. XXII. 54-62. CH. XVIII. 13-18, 25-27.

Then took they him, and led 13 And led him away to Annas _him_ and brought him into the first,(277) (for he was high priest's house. And Peter father-in-law to Caiaphas, followed afar off. which was the high priest that same year.) 14 Now Caiaphas was he which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.

15 And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and _so did_ another disciple. That disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus, into the palace of the high priest.

16 But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter.

55 And when they had kindled a 18 And the servants and fire in the midst of the hall, officers stood there, who had and were set down together, made a fire of coals; (for it Peter sat down among them. was cold) and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself.

56 But a certain maid beheld 17 Then saith the damsel that him as he sat by the fire, and kept the door unto Peter, Art earnestly looked upon him, and not thou also _one_ of this said, This man was also with man's disciples? He saith, I him. am not.

57 And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not.

58 And after a little while 25 And Simon Peter stood and another saw him, and said, warmed himself. They said Thou art also of them. And therefore unto him, Art not Peter said, Man, I am not. thou also _one_ of his disciples? He denied _it_, and said, I am not.

59 And about the s.p.a.ce of one 26 One of the servants of the hour after, another high priest (being his kinsman confidently affirmed, saying, whose ear Peter cut off) Of a truth this _fellow_ also saith, did not I see thee in was with him: for he is a the garden with him?

Galilean.

60 And Peter said, Man, I know 27 Peter then denied again: not(278) what thou sayest. And and immediately the c.o.c.k immediately, while he yet crew.(279) spake, the c.o.c.k crew.

61 And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the c.o.c.k crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

62 And Peter went out and wept bitterly.

-- 145. Jesus before Caiaphas. He declares himself to be the Christ, &c.

(Morning Of The Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark.

CH. XXVI. 59-68. CH. XIV. 55-65.

59 Now the chief priests and 55 And the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, all the council sought for sought false witness against witness against Jesus to put Jesus, to put him to death; him to death; and found none: 60 But found none: yea, though 56 For many bare false witness many false witnesses came, against him, but their witness _yet_ found they none. At the agreed not together.

last came two false witnesses, 57 And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying, 61 And said, This _fellow_ 58 We heard him say, I will said, I am able to destroy the destroy this temple that is temple of G.o.d, and to build it made with hands, and within in three days. three days I will build another made without hands.

59 But neither so did their witness agree together.

62 And the high priest arose, 60 And the high priest stood and said unto him, Answerest up in the midst, and asked thou nothing? what _is it Jesus, saying, Answerest thou which_ these witness against nothing? what _is it which_ thee? these witness against thee?

63 But Jesus held his peace. 61 But he held his peace, and And the high priest answered answered nothing. Again the and said unto him, I adjure high priest asked him, and thee by the living G.o.d, that said unto him, Art thou the thou tell us whether thou be Christ, the Son of the the Christ, the Son of G.o.d. Blessed?

64 Jesus saith unto him, Thou 62 And Jesus said, I am: and hast said: nevertheless, I say ye shall see the Son of man unto you, Hereafter shall ye sitting on the right hand of see the Son of man sitting on power, and coming in the the right hand of power, and clouds of heaven.

coming in the clouds of heaven.

65 Then the high priest rent 63 Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath his clothes, and saith, What spoken blasphemy; what further need we any further witnesses?

need have we of witnesses?

behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.

66 What think ye? They 64 Ye have heard the answered and said, He is blasphemy: what think ye? And guilty of death. they all condemned him to be guilty of death.

67 Then did they spit in his 65 And some began to spit on face, and buffeted him; and him, and to cover his face, others smote _him_ with the and to buffet him, and to say palms of their hands, unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.

68 Saying, Prophesy unto us,(280) thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?

Luke. John.

CH. XXII. 63-71. CH. XVIII. 19-24.

66 And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people, and the chief priests, and the scribes, came together, and led him into their council, saying, 67 Art thou the Christ? tell 19 The high priest then asked us. And he said unto them, If Jesus of his disciples, and of I tell you, ye will not his doctrine.

believe.

68 And if I also ask _you_, ye 20 Jesus answered him, I spake will not answer me, nor let openly to the world; I ever _me_ go. taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.

69 Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of G.o.d.

70 Then said they all, Art 21 Why askest thou me? ask thou then the Son of G.o.d? And them which heard me, what I he said unto them, Ye say that have said unto them: behold, I am. they know what I said.

71 And they said, What need we 22 And when he had thus any further witness? for we spoken, one of the officers ourselves have heard of his which stood by, struck Jesus own mouth. with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?

63 And the men that held Jesus, mocked him, and smote _him_.

64 And when they had 23 Jesus answered him, If I blindfolded him, they struck have spoken evil, bear witness him on the face, and asked of the evil: but if well, why him, saying, Prophesy, who is smitest thou me?

it that smote thee?

65 And many other things 24 (Now Annas had sent him blasphemously spake they bound unto Caiaphas the high against him. priest.)

-- 146. The Sanhedrim lead Jesus away to Pilate. (Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.

Matthew. Mark.

CH. XXVII. 1, 2, 11-14. CH. XV. 1-5.

When the morning was come, all And straightway in the morning the chief priests and elders the chief priests held a of the people took counsel consultation with the elders against Jesus to put him to and scribes, and the whole death. council, and bound Jesus, and carried _him_ away, and delivered _him_ to Pilate.

2 And when they had bound him, they led _him_ away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.

11 And Jesus stood before the 2 And Pilate asked him, Art governor: and the governor thou the King of the Jews? And asked him, saying, Art thou he answering, said unto him, the King of the Jews? And Thou sayest it.

Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.

12 And when he was accused of 3 And the chief priests the chief priests and elders, accused him of many things: he answered nothing. but he answered nothing.

13 Then saith Pilate unto him, 4 And Pilate asked him again, Hearest thou not how many saying, Answerest thou things they witness against nothing? behold how many thee? things they witness against thee.

14 And he answered him to 5 But Jesus yet answered never a word; insomuch that nothing: so that Pilate the governor marvelled marvelled.

greatly.

Luke. John.

CH. XXIII. 1-5. CH. XVIII. 28-38.

And the whole mult.i.tude of 28 Then led they Jesus from them arose, and led him unto Caiaphas unto the hall of Pilate. judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment-hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the pa.s.sover.

2 And they began to accuse 29 Pilate then went out unto him, saying, We found this them, and said, What _fellow_ perverting the accusation bring ye against nation, and forbidding to give this man?

tribute to Cesar, saying, That he himself is Christ, a King.

30 They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.

31 Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death: 32 That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die.

3 And Pilate asked him saying, 33 Then Pilate entered into Art thou the King of the Jews? the judgment-hall again, and And he answered him and said, called Jesus, and said unto Thou sayest _it_. him, Art thou the King of the Jews?

34 Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me?

35 Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation, and the chief priests, have delivered thee unto me. What hast thou done?

36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight,(281) that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then?

Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth, heareth my voice.

4 Then said Pilate to the 38 Pilate saith unto him, What chief priests, and _to_ the is truth? And when he had said people, I find no fault in this, he went out again unto this man. the Jews, and saith them, I find in him no fault _at all_.

5 And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place.

-- 147. Jesus before Herod. (Sixth Day Of The Week.) _Jerusalem_.