King James Version, Updated™

KJV:   1 After 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.

KJVu: 1 After 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 deception, and put him to death.

Notes: "Craft" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G1388 with a Strong’s definition of "craft, deceit, guile, subtilty."

KJV:   2 But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar of the people.

KJVu: 2 But they said, "Not during the feast, lest there be an uproar of the people. "

KJV:   3 And 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.

KJVu: 3 And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat for a meal, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of very precious spikenard; then she broke the box, and poured it on his head.

KJV:   4 And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made?

KJVu: 4 And there were some who were indignant among themselves, and said, "Why was this ointment wasted?"

KJV:   5 For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.

KJVu: 5 For it might have been sold for more than 300 pence, and have been given to the poor. " And they murmured against her.

KJV:   6 And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.

KJVu: 6 But Jesus said, "Let her alone; why do YOU trouble her? She has done a good work for me.

KJV:   7 For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good : but me ye have not always.

KJVu: 7 For YOU have the poor with YOU always, and whenever YOU want YOU may do them good ; but YOU will not have me always.

KJV:   8 She hath done what she could : she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.

KJVu: 8 She has done what she could ; she has come beforehand to anoint my body for the burial.

KJV:   9 Verily 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.

KJVu: 9 Truly, I say to YOU, wherever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this what she has done shall also be spoken of for a memorial of her.

KJV:   10 And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them.

KJVu: 10 Then Judas Iscariot, one of the 12, went to the chief priests, to betray him to them.

KJV:   11 And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him.

KJVu: 11 When they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. Then he sought how he might conveniently betray him.

KJV:   12 And 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?

KJVu: 12 On the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover lamb, his disciples said to him, "Where do you want us to go and prepare so that you may eat the passover? "

KJV:   13 And 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.

KJVu: 13 He sent forth two of his disciples, and said to them, "Go into the city, and there YOU shall meet a man carrying a pitcher of water ; follow him.

KJV:   14 And 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?

KJVu: 14 And wherever he shall go in, YOU say to the master of the house, 'The Master says, "Where is the guest chamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? " '

KJV:   15 And he will shew you a large upper room furnished and prepared : there make ready for us.

KJVu: 15 He will show YOU a large upper room furnished and prepared ; there make it ready for us."

KJV:   16 And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them : and they made ready the passover.

KJVu: 16 So his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found it all as he had said to them ; and they made ready the passover.

KJV:   17 And in the evening he cometh with the twelve.

KJVu: 17 In the evening he came with the 12.

KJV:   18 And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of YOU which eateth with me shall betray me.

KJVu: 18 As they sat and ate, Jesus said, "Truly I say to YOU, One of YOU who eats with me shall betray me. "

KJV:   19 And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I?

KJVu: 19 And they began to be sorrowful, and to say to him one by one, "Is it I? " And another said, "Is it I? "

KJV:   20 And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish.

KJVu: 20 And he answered and said to them, "It is one of the 12, who dips with me in the dish.

KJV:   21 The 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.

KJVu: 21 The Son of man indeed goes, as it is written of him ; but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had never been born. "

KJV:   22 And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat : this is my body.

KJVu: 22 As they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and broke it, and gave to them, and said, "Take, eat ; this is my body. "

KJV:   23 And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them : and they all drank of it.

KJVu: 23 Then he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them , and they all drank from it.

KJV:   24 And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many.

KJVu: 24 And he said to them, "This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many.

KJV:   25 Verily 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.

KJVu: 25 Truly I say to YOU, I will no longer drink of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God. "

KJV:   26 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

KJVu: 26 Then when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the mount of Olives.

KJV:   27 And 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.

KJVu: 27 And Jesus said to them, "All of YOU shall fall away because of me this night ; for it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. '

Notes: "Be Offended" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G4624 with a Strong’s definition of "to cause a person to begin to distrust and desert one whom he ought to trust and obey; to cause to fall away," and in the passive, to fall away."

KJV:   28 But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee.

KJVu: 28 But after I have risen, I will go before YOU to Galilee. "

KJV:   29 But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.

KJVu: 29 But Peter said to him, "Even if they all shall fall away, yet I will not."

KJV:   30 And 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.

KJVu: 30 And Jesus said to him, "Truly I say to you, That this day, even this night, before the rooster crows twice, you shall deny me three times."

KJV:   31 But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.

KJVu: 31 But he spoke all the more vehemently, "If I should die with you, I will not deny you at all." And they all said likewise.

Notes: "Wise" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G33364 with a Strong’s definition of "any more, at all, by any (no) means, neither, never, no (at all), in no case (wise), nor ever, not (at all, in any wise)."

KJV:   32 And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane : and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.

KJVu: 32 Then they came to a place which was named Gethsemane ; and he said to his disciples, "YOU sit here, while I shall pray. "

KJV:   33 And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;

KJVu: 33 And he took with him Peter , James and John, and began to be deeply distressed and to be very troubled;

Notes: "Sore Amazed" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G1568 with a Topical Lexicon definition of "2. Mark 14:33 – In Gethsemane Jesus “began to be deeply distressed and troubled.” The word highlights the Savior’s soul-wrenching reaction to the impending burden of sin and wrath. It is not weakness but the holy recoil of the sinless Son who fully grasps the cup He must drink."

KJV:   34 And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death : tarry ye here, and watch.

KJVu: 34 Then he said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful to death ; YOU stay here, and watch. "

KJV:   35 And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.

KJVu: 35 And he went a little farther, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.

Notes: "Forward" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G4281 with a Strong’s definition of "go before (farther, forward), outgo, pass on."

KJV:   36 And 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.

KJVu: 36 He said, "Abba, Father, all things are possible for you; take away this cup from me ; nevertheless not what I will, but what you will."

KJV:   37 And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?

KJVu: 37 Then he came, and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "Simon, are you sleeping? Could you not watch one hour?

KJV:   38 Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.

KJVu: 38 YOU watch and pray, lest YOU enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak. "

KJV:   39 And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words.

KJVu: 39 Once again he went away, and prayed, and spoke the same words.

KJV:   40 And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy ,) neither wist they what to answer him.

KJVu: 40 And when he returned, he found them asleep again, for their eyes were heavy ; they did not know what to answer him.

KJV:   41 And 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.

KJVu: 41 He came the third time, and said to them, "Sleep on now, and take YOUR rest ; it is enough, the hour has come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

KJV:   42 Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.

KJVu: 42 Arise, let us go; behold, he who betrays me is at hand. "

KJV:   43 And 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.

KJVu: 43 And immediately, while he spoke, Judas, one of the 12, with a great multitude with swords and clubs, came from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.

KJV:   44 And 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.

KJVu: 44 Now he that betrayed him had given them a sign, saying, "Whomever I shall kiss, he is the one; take him, and lead him away safely. "

Notes: "Token" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G4953 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "signal, sign -|- Neuter of a compound of sun and the base of semaino; a sign in common, i.e. Preconcerted signal — token."

KJV:   45 And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.

KJVu: 45 As soon as he had come, he went immediately to him, and said, "Master, master!" and kissed him.

KJV:   46 And they laid their hands on him, and took him.

KJVu: 46 Then they laid their hands on him, and took him.

KJV:   47 And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

KJVu: 47 But one of those who stood by drew a sword, and struck a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

Notes: "Smote" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G3817 with a Strong’s definition of "smite, strike."

KJV:   48 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me?

KJVu: 48 Then Jesus answered and said to them, "Have YOU come out, as against a thief, with swords and with clubs to take me?

KJV:   49 I was daily with YOU in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled.

KJVu: 49 I was with YOU daily in the temple teaching, and YOU did not take me, but the scriptures must be fulfilled."

KJV:   50 And they all forsook him, and fled.

KJVu: 50 They all left him, and fled.

KJV:   51 And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him :

KJVu: 51 A certain young man followed him, having a linen cloth thrown about his naked body; and the young men laid hold of him ,

Notes: "Cast" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G4016 with a Thayer’s Greek Lexicon definition of " to cover, cover up; also for לָבַשׁ, to clothe, and עָטָה, to veil; to throw around, to put round."

KJV:   52 And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked.

KJVu: 52 and he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked.

KJV:   53 And they led Jesus away to the high priest : and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.

KJVu: 52 Then they led Jesus away to the high priest ; and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.

KJV:   54 And 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.

KJVu: 54 Now Peter followed him from a distance, even into the courtyard of the high priest ; and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.

Notes:

KJV:   55 And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put him to death ; and found none.

KJVu: 55 Now the chief priests and all the council sought testimony against Jesus to put him to death , and found none.

Notes: "Witness" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G3141 with a Strong’s definition of "record, report, testimony, witness ."

KJV:   56 For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together.

KJVu: 56 For many bore false witness against him, but their testimonies did not agree.

KJV:   57 And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying,

KJVu: 57 Then some people arose, and bore false witness against him, saying,

KJV:   58 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.

KJVu: 58 "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. ' "

KJV:   59 But neither so did their witness agree together.

KJVu: 59 But their testimony did not agree with one another.

KJV:   60 And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?

KJVu: 60 So the high priest stood up in their midst, and asked Jesus, saying, "Will you answer nothing? What is it these testify against you?"

KJV:   61 But 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?

KJVu: 61 But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said to him, "Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? "

KJV:   62 And 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.

KJVu: 62 Jesus said, "I am ; and YOU shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven. "

KJV:   63 Then the high priest rent his clothes, and saith, What need we any further witnesses?

KJVu: 63 Then the high priest tore his clothes, and said, "What further witnesses do we need?

KJV:   64 Ye have heard the blasphemy : what think ye? And they all condemned him to be guilty of death.

KJVu: 64 YOU have heard the blasphemy ; what do YOU think?" And they all condemned him as guilty and subject to death.

Notes: "Guilty" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G1777 with a Strong’s definition of "in danger of, guilty of, subject to."

KJV:   65 And 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.

KJVu: 65 Then some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to strike him, and to say to him, "Prophesy," and the servants struck him with the palms of their hands.

KJV:   66 And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh one of the maids of the high priest:

KJVu: 66 Now as Peter was below in the courtyard, there came one of the girls of the high priest,

Notes: "Beneath" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G2736 with a Thayer’s Greek Lexicon definition of "below, beneath ."

KJV:   67 And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth.

KJVu: 67 When she saw Peter warming himself, she looked at him, and said, "You also were with Jesus of Nazareth. "

KJV:   68 But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.

KJVu: 68 But he denied it, saying, "I do not know, nor do I understand what you are saying." And he went out on the porch; and the rooster crowed.

KJV:   69 And a maid saw him again, and began to say to them that stood by, This is one of them.

KJVu: 69 And the girl saw him again, and began to say to those who stood by, "This is one of them. "

KJV:   70 And 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 Galilaean, and thy speech agreeth thereto.

KJVu: 70 But he denied it again. And a little later, those who stood by said again to Peter, "Surely you are one of them ; for you are a Galilaean, even your speech is like theirs."

Notes: "Agreeth" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G3662 with a Thayer’s Greek Lexicon definition of "to be like."

KJV:   71 But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this man of whom ye speak.

KJVu: 71 Then he began to curse and to swear, saying, "I do not know this man of whom YOU speak. "

KJV:   72 And 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.

KJVu: 72 And for the second time the rooster crowed. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus had said to him, "Before the rooster crows twice, you shall deny me three times." And when he thought on it, he wept.