Matthew 27
1 Then, when morning arrived, all the leaders of the priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus, so that they might deliver him to death.
Now, when morning came, all the High-priests and Elders of the people took, counsel, against Jesus, so as to put him to death:
2 And they led him, bound, and handed him over to Pontius Pilate, the procurator.
and, binding him, they led him away, and delivered him up unto Pilate the governor.
3 Then Judas, who betrayed him, seeing that he had been condemned, regretting his conduct, brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the leaders of the priests and the elders,
Then, Judas who had delivered him up, seeing that he was condemned, being smitten with remorse, returned the thirty pieces of silver unto the High-priests and Elders,
4 saying, “I have sinned in betraying just blood.” But they said to him: “What is that to us? See to it yourself.”
saying—I have sinned, in delivering up righteous blood. But, they, said—What is that to us? thou, shalt see to it for thyself.
5 And throwing down the pieces of silver in the temple, he departed. And going out, he hanged himself with a snare.
And, throwing the pieces of silver into the Temple, he withdrew, and, going away, hanged himself.
6 But the leaders of the priests, having taken up the pieces of silver, said, “It is not lawful to put them into the temple offerings, because it is the price of blood.”
But, the High-priests, taking the pieces of silver, said—It is not allowed, to cast them into the treasury; since, a price of blood, they are.
7 Then, having taken counsel, they bought the potter’s field with it, as a burying place for sojourners.
And, taking counsel, they bought with them, the field of the potter, as a burial-place for strangers.
8 For this reason, that field is called Haceldama, that is, ‘The Field of Blood,’ even to this very day.
Wherefore, that field hath been called Field of Blood, until this day.
9 Then what was spoken by the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled, saying, “And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of the one being appraised, whom they appraised before the sons of Israel,
Then, was fulfilled, that which was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet, saying: And they took the thirty pieces of silver, as the value of him whom they had valued, whom they had valued, of Israel’s sons, —
10 and they gave it for the potter’s field, just as the Lord appointed to me.”
And gave them for the field of the potter, as, the Lord, directed me.
11 Now Jesus stood before the procurator, and the procurator questioned him, saying, “You are the king of the Jews?” Jesus said to him, “You are saying so.”
Now, Jesus, stood before the governor; and the governor questioned him, saying—Thou, art the king of the Jews? And, Jesus, said—Thou, sayest.
12 And when he was accused by the leaders of the priests and the elders, he responded nothing.
And, while he was being accused by the High-priests and Elders, he answered nothing.
13 Then Pilate said to him, “Do you not hear how much testimony they speak against you?”
Then, Pilate saith unto him—Hearest thou not how many things against thee they are bearing witness?
14 And he did not respond any word to him, so that the procurator wondered greatly.
And he answered him, no not so much as a single word, so that the governor was marvelling exceedingly.
15 Now on the solemn day, the procurator was accustomed to release to the people one prisoner, whomever they wished.
But, feast by feast, the governor had been wont to release one unto the multitude, a prisoner whom they were desiring.
16 And at that time, he had a notorious prisoner, who was called Barabbas.
Now they had at that time a distinguished prisoner, called, Barabbas.
17 Therefore, having been gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Who is it that you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus, who is called Christ?”
They therefore having come together, Pilate, said to them—Whom will ye I should release unto you? Barabbas? or Jesus, who is called Christ?
18 For he knew that it was out of envy they had handed him over.
For he knew that, for envy, they had delivered him up.
19 But as he was sitting in the place for the tribunal, his wife sent to him, saying: “It is nothing to you, and he is just. For I have experienced many things today through a vision for his sake.”
And, as he was sitting upon the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying: Have thou nothing to do with that righteous man, for, many things, have I suffered this day, by dream, because of him.
20 But the leaders of the priests and the elders persuaded the people, so that they would ask for Barabbas, and so that Jesus would perish.
But, the High-priests and the elders, persuaded the multitudes, that they should claim Barabbas, but, Jesus, should, destroy.
21 Then, in response, the procurator said to them, “Which of the two do you want to be released to you?” But they said to him, “Barabbas.”
Now the governor, answering, said unto them—Which of the two desire ye I should release unto you? And they said—Barabbas!
22 Pilate said to them, “Then what shall I do about Jesus, who is called Christ?” They all said, “Let him be crucified.”
Pilate saith unto them—What then shall I do unto Jesus, who is called Christ? They all say—Let him be crucified!
23 The procurator said to them, “But what evil has he done?” But they cried out all the more, saying, “Let him be crucified.”
But, he, said—Indeed! what evil hath he done? But, they, vehemently, were crying aloud, saying—Let him be crucified!
24 Then Pilate, seeing that he was able to accomplish nothing, but that a greater tumult was occurring, taking water, washed his hands in the sight of the people, saying: “I am innocent of the blood of this just man. See to it yourselves.”
And Pilate, seeing, that, nothing, it availed, but rather, a tumult, was arising, taking water, washed his hands of it before the multitude, saying—Innocent, am I, of the blood of this man, —Ye, shall see to it for yourselves.
25 And the entire people responded by saying, “May his blood be upon us and upon our children.”
And all the people, answering, said—His blood be upon us and upon our children!
26 Then he released Barabbas to them. But Jesus, having been scourged, he handed over to them, so that he would be crucified.
Then released he unto them Barabbas, but, scourging, Jesus, delivered him up, that he might be crucified.
27 Then the soldiers of the procurator, taking Jesus up to the praetorium, gathered the entire cohort around him.
Then the soldiers of the governor, taking Jesus aside into the judgment-hall, gathered unto him all the band;
28 And stripping him, they put a scarlet cloak around him.
and, unclothing him, a scarlet scarf, put they about him, —
29 And plaiting a crown of thorns, they placed it on his head, with a reed in his right hand. And genuflecting before him, they mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews.”
and, plaiting a crown out of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand, —and, kneeling before him, began to mock him, saying—Joy to thee, King of the Jews!
30 And spitting on him, they took the reed and struck his head.
And, spitting upon him, they took the reed, and began striking upon his head.
31 And after they had mocked him, they stripped him of the cloak, and clothed him with his own garments, and they led him away to crucify him.
And, when they had mocked him, they put off him the scarf, and put on him his garments, and led him away unto the crucifying.
32 But as they were going out, they came upon a man of Cyrene, named Simon, whom they compelled to take up his cross.
And, as they were going forth, they found a man of Cyrene, by name, Simon, —the same, they impressed to bear his cross.
33 And they arrived at the place which is called Golgotha, which is the place of Calvary.
And, coming into a place called Golgotha, that is to say, Skull-place,
34 And they gave him wine to drink, mixed with gall. And when he had tasted it, he refused to drink it.
they gave him to drink, wine, with gall, mingled, and, tasting, he would not drink.
35 Then, after they had crucified him, they divided his garments, casting lots, in order to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying: “They divided my garments among them, and over my vestment they cast lots.”
And, having crucified him, they parted among themselves his garments, casting a cloth;
36 And sitting down, they observed him.
and, being seated, were watching him there.
37 And they set his accusation above his head, written as: This is Jesus, king of the Jews.
And they put up, over his head, his accusation, written—THIS, IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
38 Then two robbers were crucified with him: one on the right and one on the left.
Then, are crucified with him, two robbers, —one on the right hand, and one on the left.
39 But those passing by blasphemed him, shaking their heads,
And, they who were passing by, were reviling him, shaking their heads,
40 and saying: “Ah, so you would destroy the temple of God and in three days rebuild it! Save your own self. If you are the Son of God, descend from the cross.”
and saying—The man that taketh down the Temple and in three days buildeth it! Save, thyself! If thou art God’s, Son, come down from the cross.
41 And similarly, the leaders of the priests, with the scribes and the elders, mocking him, said:
Likewise, the High-priests, [also], mocking, with the Scribes and Elders, were saying: Others, he saved, —Himself, he cannot save:
42 “He saved others; he cannot save himself. If he is the King of Israel, let him descend now from the cross, and we will believe in him.
Israel’s King, he is! Let him come down, now, from the cross, —and we will believe on him!
43 He trusted in God; so now, let God free him, if he wills him. For he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”
He hath put confidence upon God, Let him rescue him, now, if he desireth him; for he said, I am, God’s Son.
44 Then, the robbers who were crucified with him also reproached him with the very same thing.
And, the same thing, the robbers also, who were crucified with him, were casting in his teeth.
45 Now from the sixth hour, there was darkness over the entire earth, even until the ninth hour.
Now, from the sixth hour, darkness, came upon all the land—until the ninth hour.
46 And about the ninth hour, Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying: “Eli, Eli, lamma sabacthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?”
And, about the ninth hour, Jesus uttered a cry, with a loud voice, saying—Eloi! Eloi! lema sabachthanei? that is, My God! my God! to what end hast thou forsaken me?
47 Then certain ones who were standing and listening there said, “This man calls upon Elijah.”
Now certain of them who were there standing, when they heard, began to say—This man, calleth, Elijah.
48 And one of them, running quickly, took a sponge and filled it with vinegar, and he set it on a reed and he gave it to him to drink.
And, straightway, one from among them, running, and taking a sponge, and filling it with vinegar and putting it on a reed, was giving him to drink;
49 Yet truly, the others said, “Wait. Let us see whether Elijah will come to free him.”
but, the rest, said—Stay! let us see whether Elijah is coming, and will save him. But, another, taking a spear, pierced his side, and there came forth water and blood.
50 Then Jesus, crying out again with a loud voice, gave up his life.
And, Jesus, again crying out with a loud voice, dismissed the spirit.
51 And behold, the veil of the temple was torn into two parts, from top to bottom. And the earth was shaken, and the rocks were split apart.
And lo! the veil of the Temple, was rent, from top to bottom, into two; and, the earth, was shaken, and, the rocks, were rent;
52 And the tombs were opened. And many bodies of the saints, which had been sleeping, arose.
and, the tombs, were opened and, many bodies of the holy ones who had fallen asleep, arose, —
53 And going out from the tombs, after his resurrection, they went into the holy city, and they appeared to many.
and, coming forth out of the tombs after his arising, entered into, the holy city, and plainly appeared unto many.
54 Now the centurion and those who were with him, guarding Jesus, having seen the earthquake and the things that were done, were very fearful, saying: “Truly, this was the Son of God.”
Now, the centurion, and those with him watching Jesus, seeing the earthquake and the things coming to pass, were violently affrighted, saying—Truly, God’s Son, was, he!
55 And in that place, there were many women, at a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to him.
Now there were there, many women, from afar, beholding, who indeed had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him;
56 Among these were Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.
among whom was Mary the Magdalene, also Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.
57 Then, when evening had arrived, a certain wealthy man from Arimathea, named Joseph, arrived, who himself was also a disciple of Jesus.
And, when, evening, arrived, there came a rich man from Arimathaea, whose name was Joseph, who also, himself, had been discipled unto Jesus.
58 This man approached Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered the body to be released.
The same, going unto Pilate, claimed the body of Jesus. Then, Pilate commanded it to be given up.
59 And Joseph, taking the body, wrapped it in a clean finely-woven linen cloth,
And Joseph, taking the body, wrapped it up in a clean Indian-cloth,
60 and he placed it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out of a rock. And he rolled a great stone to the door of the tomb, and he went away.
and laid it in his new tomb, which he had hewn in the rock, and, rolling near a large stone unto the door of the tomb, departed.
61 Now Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were there, sitting opposite the sepulcher.
Now there were there, Mary the Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.
62 Then the next day, which is after the Preparation day, the leaders of the priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate together,
And, on the morrow, which is after the preparation, the High-priests and the Pharisee were gathered together unto Pilate,
63 saying: “Lord, we have remembered that this seducer said, while he was still alive, ‘After three days, I will rise again.’
saying—Sir! we have been put in mind that, that deceiver, said, while yet living, —After three days, will I, arise.
64 Therefore, order the sepulcher to be guarded until the third day, lest perhaps his disciples may come and steal him, and say to the people, ‘He has risen from the dead.’ And this last error would be worse than the first.”
Command, therefore, that the sepulchre be made secure until the third day, —lest once the disciples should come and steal him, and say unto the people, He hath arisen from the dead! and, the last deception, shall be, worse than the first.
65 Pilate said to them: “You have a guard. Go, guard it as you know how.”
Pilate saith unto them—Ye have a guard: Go your way, secure it for yourselves, as ye know how.
66 Then, going out, they secured the sepulcher with guards, sealing the stone.
And, they, went and secured for themselves the sepulchre, sealing the stone, with the guard.
