Matthew 26 - Compare Translations
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Matthew 26:1
KJVAnd it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples,
WEBWhen Jesus had finished all these words, he said to his disciples,
YLTAnd it came to pass, when Jesus finished all these words, he said to his disciples,
Matthew 26:2
KJVYe know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.
WEB“You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified.”
YLT`Ye have known that after two days the passover cometh, and the Son of Man is delivered up to be crucified.'
Matthew 26:3
KJVThen assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,
WEBThen the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders of the people were gathered together in the court of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas.
YLTThen were gathered together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, to the court of the chief priest who was called Caiaphas;
Matthew 26:4
KJVAnd consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.
WEBThey took counsel together that they might take Jesus by deceit, and kill him.
YLTand they consulted together that they might take Jesus by guile, and kill [him],
Matthew 26:5
KJVBut they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.
WEBBut they said, “Not during the feast, lest a riot occur among the people.”
YLTand they said, `Not in the feast, that there may not be a tumult among the people.'
Matthew 26:6
KJVNow when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,
WEBNow when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,
YLTAnd Jesus having been in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,
Matthew 26:7
KJVThere came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.
WEBa woman came to him having an alabaster jar of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he sat at the table.
YLTthere came to him a woman having an alabaster box of ointment, very precious, and she poured on his head as he is reclining (at meat).
Matthew 26:8
KJVBut when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?
WEBBut when his disciples saw this, they were indignant, saying, “Why this waste?
YLTAnd having seen [it], his disciples were much displeased, saying, `To what purpose [is] this waste?
Matthew 26:9
KJVFor this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.
WEBFor this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.”
YLTfor this ointment could have been sold for much, and given to the poor.'
Matthew 26:10
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Matthew 26:11
KJVFor ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.
WEBFor you always have the poor with you; but you don’t always have me.
YLTfor the poor always ye have with you, and me ye have not always;
Matthew 26:12
KJVFor in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.
WEBFor in pouring this ointment on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial.
YLTfor she having put this ointment on my body -- for my burial she did [it].
Matthew 26:13
KJVVerily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.
WEBMost certainly I tell you, wherever this Good News is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be spoken of as a memorial of her.”
YLTVerily I say to you, Wherever this good news may be proclaimed in the whole world, what this [one] did shall also be spoken of -- for a memorial of her.'
Matthew 26:14
KJVThen one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,
WEBThen one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests,
YLTThen one of the twelve, who is called Judas Iscariot, having gone unto the chief priests, said,
Matthew 26:15
KJVAnd said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.
WEBand said, “What are you willing to give me, that I should deliver him to you?” They weighed out for him thirty pieces of silver.
YLT`What are ye willing to give me, and I will deliver him up to you?' and they weighed out to him thirty silverlings,
Matthew 26:16
KJVAnd from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.
WEBFrom that time he sought opportunity to betray him.
YLTand from that time he was seeking a convenient season to deliver him up.
Matthew 26:17
KJVNow the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?
WEBNow on the first day of unleavened bread, the disciples came to Jesus, saying to him, “Where do you want us to prepare for you to eat the Passover?”
YLTAnd on the first [day] of the unleavened food came the disciples near to Jesus, saying to him, `Where wilt thou [that] we may prepare for thee to eat the passover?'
Matthew 26:18
KJVAnd he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.
WEBHe said, “Go into the city to a certain person, and tell him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time is at hand. I will keep the Passover at your house with my disciples.”’”
YLTand he said, `Go away to the city, unto such a one, and say to him, The Teacher saith, My time is nigh; near thee I keep the passover, with my disciples;'
Matthew 26:19
KJVAnd the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.
WEBThe disciples did as Jesus commanded them, and they prepared the Passover.
YLTand the disciples did as Jesus appointed them, and prepared the passover.
Matthew 26:20
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Matthew 26:21
KJVAnd as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
WEBAs they were eating, he said, “Most certainly I tell you that one of you will betray me.”
YLTand while they are eating, he said, `Verily I say to you, that one of you shall deliver me up.'
Matthew 26:22
KJVAnd they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?
WEBThey were exceedingly sorrowful, and each began to ask him, “It isn’t me, is it, Lord?”
YLTAnd being grieved exceedingly, they began to say to him, each of them, `Is it I, Sir?'
Matthew 26:23
KJVAnd he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.
WEBHe answered, “He who dipped his hand with me in the dish, the same will betray me.
YLTAnd he answering said, `He who did dip with me the hand in the dish, he will deliver me up;
Matthew 26:24
KJVThe Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.
WEBThe Son of Man goes, even as it is written of him, but woe to that man through whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would be better for that man if he had not been born.”
YLTthe Son of Man doth indeed go, as it hath been written concerning him, but wo to that man through whom the Son of Man is delivered up! good it were for him if that man had not been born.'
Matthew 26:25
KJVThen Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.
WEBJudas, who betrayed him, answered, “It isn’t me, is it, Rabbi?”
YLTAnd Judas -- he who delivered him up -- answering said, `Is it I, Rabbi?' He saith to him, `Thou hast said.'
Matthew 26:26
KJVAnd as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.
WEBAs they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks for it, and broke it. He gave to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.”
YLTAnd while they were eating, Jesus having taken the bread, and having blessed, did brake, and was giving to the disciples, and said, `Take, eat, this is my body;'
Matthew 26:27
KJVAnd he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
WEBHe took the cup, gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, “All of you drink it,
YLTand having taken the cup, and having given thanks, he gave to them, saying, `Drink ye of it -- all;
Matthew 26:28
KJVFor this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
WEBfor this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the remission of sins.
YLTfor this is my blood of the new covenant, that for many is being poured out -- to remission of sins;
Matthew 26:29
KJVBut I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.
WEBBut I tell you that I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on, until that day when I drink it anew with you in my Father’s Kingdom.”
YLTand I say to you, that I may not drink henceforth on this produce of the vine, till that day when I may drink it with you new in the reign of my Father.'
Matthew 26:30
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Matthew 26:31
KJVThen saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.
WEBThen Jesus said to them, “All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’
YLTthen saith Jesus to them, `All ye shall be stumbled at me this night; for it hath been written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad;
Matthew 26:32
KJVBut after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.
WEBBut after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee.”
YLTbut, after my having risen, I will go before you to Galilee.'
Matthew 26:33
KJVPeter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.
WEBBut Peter answered him, “Even if all will be made to stumble because of you, I will never be made to stumble.”
YLTAnd Peter answering said to him, `Even if all shall be stumbled at thee, I will never be stumbled.'
Matthew 26:34
KJVJesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
WEBJesus said to him, “Most certainly I tell you that tonight, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.”
YLTJesus said to him, `Verily I say to thee, that, this night, before cock-crowing, thrice thou wilt deny me.'
Matthew 26:35
KJVPeter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
WEBPeter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you.” All of the disciples also said likewise.
YLTPeter saith to him, `Even if it may be necessary for me to die with thee, I will not deny thee;' in like manner also said all the disciples.
Matthew 26:36
KJVThen cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.
WEBThen Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go there and pray.”
YLTThen come with them doth Jesus to a place called Gethsemane, and he saith to the disciples, `Sit ye here, till having gone away, I shall pray yonder.'
Matthew 26:37
KJVAnd he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.
WEBHe took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and severely troubled.
YLTAnd having taken Peter, and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful, and to be very heavy;
Matthew 26:38
KJVThen saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
WEBThen he said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here, and watch with me.”
YLTthen saith he to them, `Exceedingly sorrowful is my soul -- unto death; abide ye here, and watch with me.'
Matthew 26:39
KJVAnd he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
WEBHe went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire.”
YLTAnd having gone forward a little, he fell on his face, praying, and saying, `My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as Thou.'
Matthew 26:40
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Matthew 26:41
KJVWatch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
WEBWatch and pray, that you don’t enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
YLTwatch, and pray, that ye may not enter into temptation: the spirit indeed is forward, but the flesh weak.'
Matthew 26:42
KJVHe went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
WEBAgain, a second time he went away, and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this cup can’t pass away from me unless I drink it, your desire be done.”
YLTAgain, a second time, having gone away, he prayed, saying, `My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from me except I drink it, Thy will be done;'
Matthew 26:43
KJVAnd he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.
WEBHe came again and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
YLTand having come, he findeth them again sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
Matthew 26:44
KJVAnd he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.
WEBHe left them again, went away, and prayed a third time, saying the same words.
YLTAnd having left them, having gone away again, he prayed a third time, saying the same word;
Matthew 26:45
KJVThen cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
WEBThen he came to his disciples, and said to them, “Sleep on now, and take your rest. Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
YLTthen cometh he unto his disciples, and saith to them, `Sleep on henceforth, and rest! lo, the hour hath come nigh, and the Son of Man is delivered up to the hands of sinners.
Matthew 26:46
KJVRise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.
WEBArise, let’s be going. Behold, he who betrays me is at hand.”
YLTRise, let us go; lo, he hath come nigh who is delivering me up.'
Matthew 26:47
KJVAnd while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.
WEBWhile he was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people.
YLTAnd while he is yet speaking, lo, Judas, one of the twelve did come, and with him a great multitude, with swords and sticks, from the chief priests and elders of the people.
Matthew 26:48
KJVNow he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.
WEBNow he who betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, “Whoever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him.”
YLTAnd he who did deliver him up did give them a sign, saying, `Whomsoever I will kiss, it is he: lay hold on him;'
Matthew 26:49
KJVAnd forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
WEBImmediately he came to Jesus, and said, “Hail, Rabbi!” and kissed him.
YLTand immediately, having come to Jesus, he said, `Hail, Rabbi,' and kissed him;
Matthew 26:50
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Matthew 26:51
KJVAnd, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear.
WEBBehold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear.
YLTAnd lo, one of those with Jesus, having stretched forth the hand, drew his sword, and having struck the servant of the chief priest, he took off his ear.
Matthew 26:52
KJVThen said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
WEBThen Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword.
YLTThen saith Jesus to him, `Turn back thy sword to its place; for all who did take the sword, by the sword shall perish;
Matthew 26:53
KJVThinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
WEBOr do you think that I couldn’t ask my Father, and he would even now send me more than twelve legions of angels?
YLTdost thou think that I am not able now to call upon my Father, and He will place beside me more than twelve legions of messengers?
Matthew 26:54
KJVBut how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
WEBHow then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that it must be so?”
YLThow then may the Writings be fulfilled, that thus it behoveth to happen?'
Matthew 26:55
KJVIn that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.
WEBIn that hour Jesus said to the multitudes, “Have you come out as against a robber with swords and clubs to seize me? I sat daily in the temple teaching, and you didn’t arrest me.
YLTIn that hour said Jesus to the multitudes, `As against a robber ye did come forth, with swords and sticks, to take me! daily with you I was sitting teaching in the temple, and ye did not lay hold on me;
Matthew 26:56
KJVBut all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.
WEBBut all this has happened, that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.”
YLTbut all this hath come to pass, that the Writings of the prophets may be fulfilled;' then all the disciples, having left him, fled.
Matthew 26:57
KJVAnd they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.
WEBThose who had taken Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together.
YLTAnd those laying hold on Jesus led [him] away unto Caiaphas the chief priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together,
Matthew 26:58
KJVBut Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.
WEBBut Peter followed him from a distance, to the court of the high priest, and entered in and sat with the officers, to see the end.
YLTand Peter was following him afar off, unto the court of the chief priest, and having gone in within, he was sitting with the officers, to see the end.
Matthew 26:59
KJVNow the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;
WEBNow the chief priests, the elders, and the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus, that they might put him to death;
YLTAnd the chief priests, and the elders, and all the council, were seeking false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death,
Matthew 26:60
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Matthew 26:61
KJVAnd said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.
WEBand said, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.’”
YLTsaid, `This one said, I am able to throw down the sanctuary of God, and after three days to build it.'
Matthew 26:62
KJVAnd the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?
WEBThe high priest stood up, and said to him, “Have you no answer? What is this that these testify against you?”
YLTAnd the chief priest having stood up, said to him, `Nothing thou dost answer! what do these witness against thee?
Matthew 26:63
KJVBut Jesus held his peace, And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.
WEBBut Jesus held his peace. The high priest answered him, “I adjure you by the living God, that you tell us whether you are the Christ, the Son of God.”
YLTand Jesus was silent. And the chief priest answering said to him, `I adjure thee, by the living God, that thou mayest say to us, if thou art the Christ -- the Son of God.'
Matthew 26:64
KJVJesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
WEBJesus said to him, “You have said it. Nevertheless, I tell you, after this you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of the sky.”
YLTJesus saith to him, `Thou hast said; nevertheless I say to you, hereafter ye shall see the Son of Man sitting on the right hand of the power, and coming upon the clouds, of the heaven.'
Matthew 26:65
KJVThen the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.
WEBThen the high priest tore his clothing, saying, “He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Behold, now you have heard his blasphemy.
YLTThen the chief priest rent his garments, saying, -- `He hath spoken evil; what need have we yet of witnesses? lo, now ye heard his evil speaking;
Matthew 26:66
KJVWhat think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.
WEBWhat do you think?”
YLTwhat think ye?' and they answering said, `He is worthy of death.'
Matthew 26:67
KJVThen did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,
WEBThen they spat in his face and beat him with their fists, and some slapped him,
YLTThen did they spit in his face and buffet him, and others did slap,
Matthew 26:68
KJVSaying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?
WEBsaying, “Prophesy to us, you Christ! Who hit you?”
YLTsaying, `Declare to us, O Christ, who he is that struck thee?'
Matthew 26:69
KJVNow Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.
WEBNow Peter was sitting outside in the court, and a maid came to him, saying, “You were also with Jesus, the Galilean!”
YLTAnd Peter without was sitting in the court, and there came near to him a certain maid, saying, `And thou wast with Jesus of Galilee!'
Matthew 26:70
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Matthew 26:71
KJVAnd when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.
WEBWhen he had gone out onto the porch, someone else saw him, and said to those who were there, “This man also was with Jesus of Nazareth.”
YLTAnd he having gone forth to the porch, another female saw him, and saith to those there, `And this one was with Jesus of Nazareth;'
Matthew 26:72
KJVAnd again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.
WEBAgain he denied it with an oath, “I don’t know the man.”
YLTand again did he deny with an oath -- `I have not known the man.'
Matthew 26:73
KJVAnd 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.
WEBAfter a little while those who stood by came and said to Peter, “Surely you are also one of them, for your speech makes you known.”
YLTAnd after a little those standing near having come, said to Peter, `Truly thou also art of them, for even thy speech doth make thee manifest.'
Matthew 26:74
KJVThen began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.
WEBThen he began to curse and to swear, “I don’t know the man!”
YLTThen began he to anathematise, and to swear -- `I have not known the man;' and immediately did a cock crow,
Matthew 26:75
KJVAnd Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.
WEBPeter remembered the word which Jesus had said to him, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” He went out and wept bitterly.
YLTand Peter remembered the saying of Jesus, he having said to him -- `Before cock-crowing, thrice thou wilt deny me;' and having gone without, he did weep bitterly.
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