And when he was come to the spot, Jesus looking up, saw him, and said to him, Zaccheus, come down speedily; for to-day I must abide at thy house.

Zacchaeus came down quickly and was glad to welcome him into his home.

And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.

For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.

a nobleman, said he, was going to travel to a foreign country, in order to have his kingdom confirm'd to him at his return.

So, he called ten of his slaves and gave each of them a sum of money [Note: The amount of each sum was equivalent to one hundred days of a farm laborer's pay, or about $7,000 in 1994]. [Then] he said to them, 'Invest this money until I return.'

but he being hated by the citizens, after he was gone, they sent a deputation to court, to make this protest, "we will not have him for our king."

And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.

And he said unto him, Well done, thou good servant: because thou wast found faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

"And the next came to him and said, 'Here master is your pound which I was keeping safe in a napkin.

for I was afraid of thee, because thou art an austere man; thou takest up what thou didst not lay down, and reapest what thou didst not sow.

And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:

And, having said these things, he was moving on in front, going up into Jerusalem.

And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

saying to them, go to the village opposite to you: at your entrance there, you will find a colt ty'd, that was never yet back'd: untie it and bring it here.

And those whom he sent went away, and it was as he said.

And [as] he was going along, they were spreading out their cloaks on the road.

And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;

And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,

"Would that you had known, while yet there was time--even you--the things that make for peace! But now they have been hidden from your sight.

and they will level you to the ground, you [Jerusalem] and your children within you. They will not leave in you one stone on another, all because you did not [come progressively to] recognize [from observation and personal experience] the time of your visitation [when God was gracious toward you and offered you salvation].”

And he was teaching daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the principal men of the people sought to destroy him:

but they could not discover what was to be done, for the whole of the people hung upon his lips.

And it came to pass, on one of the days, as he was teaching the people in the temple, and preaching the gospel, there came upon him the chief priests and the scribes with the elders;

"Tell us," they said, "what authority you have for acting in this way? Who was it that gave you this authority?"

And he answering said, I will also ask you one thing and tell me, Was the baptism of John from heaven or of men?

The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?

but they reason'd thus with themselves, if we should say, it was divine, he will reply, why then did not you believe him?

But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.

And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.

Then He proceeded to speak a parable to the people. "There was a man," He said, "who planted a vineyard, let it out to vine-dressers, and went abroad for a considerable time.

And when the time was come, he sent a servant to his tenants, that they should give him of the fruits of the vineyard. And the tenants did beat him: and sent him away empty.

But he looked upon them, and said, What then is this that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner?

After this the Teachers of the Law and the Chief Priest were eager to lay hands on Jesus then and there, but they were afraid of the people; for they saw that it was at them that he had aimed this parable.

"Show me the coin [used for paying the taxes]. [Note: This coin was equivalent to one day of a farm laborer's pay, or about $60-$84 in 1994]. Whose image and inscription are on this coin?" And they answered Him, "Caesar's."

There was nothing here that they could lay hold of before the people, and marvelling at His answer they said no more.

And certain of the Sadducees came, those speaking against a resurrection, that it was not to be. And they asked Him,

then the third took her, and so she was married to all seven, who all died without leaving any children.

The woman herself was the last to die.

Now at the resurrection whose wife will she be? She was wife to the seven of them."

Some of the scribes declared, "Teacher, that was a fine answer!"

Then Jesus looked up [i.e., from his seated position at the entrance to the Temple], and saw people throwing their gifts [of money] into the treasury [Note: This was a large open-mouthed container used for receiving offerings for meeting expenses of Temple upkeep].

for they have offer'd only part of their superfluous wealth; but she has given all that was then left for her subsistence.

And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,

And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives.

And the feast of the unleavened food was coming nigh, that is called Passover,

And Satan entered into Judas who was called Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.

and he agreed, and was seeking a favourable season to deliver him up to them without tumult.

And the day of unleavened bread came, in which the passover was to be killed.

And they went, and it was as he had said: and they made the Passover ready.

And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.

Then Jesus took a cup [Note: This was one of the cups partaken of during the Passover meal], and after giving thanks to God [for it], He said, "Take this and share it among yourselves,

He gave them the cup in like manner, when the meal was over. "This cup," He said, "is the new Covenant ratified by my blood which is to be poured out on your behalf.

And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!

And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.

And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.

And Jesus said to them, "The kings of the [unconverted] Gentiles lord it over their own people, and those who domineer over them are called 'Benefactors' [Note: This was a title used by Greek kings in Egypt and Syria].

"Simon, Simon [i.e., Peter], Satan has earnestly requested the right to sift you like wheat. [Note: Grain was sifted by using a sieve-like device in which grain and particles of dirt and straw were shaken together, allowing the grain to fall through while the dirt and straw remained. This was an allusion to the agitating trials Peter was soon to endure, and survive].

Then He asked them, "When I sent you out without purse or bag or shoes, was there anything you needed?" "No, nothing," they replied.

For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end.

And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.

And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,

And a messenger was seen to him from heaven, strengthening him.

And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,

And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.

And they who were around him, seeing what was going to follow, said to him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?

Then a certain one of them struck the head priest's slave and sheared off his right ear. [Note: It was Peter who struck this man, whose name was Malchus. See John 18:10].

When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.

And having taken him, they led and brought him to the house of the chief priest. And Peter was following afar off,

and they having kindled a fire in the midst of the court, and having sat down together, Peter was sitting in the midst of them,

But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.

And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean.

And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he was yet speaking, the cock crew.

And the Lord turned, and looked at Peter; and Peter was put in mind of the declaration of the Lord, how he had said to him - Before, a cock, crow this day, thou wilt deny me thrice!

And the men in whose hands Jesus was, made sport of him and gave him blows.

or blindfolded Him, and then challenged Him. "Prove to us," they said, "that you are a prophet, by telling us who it was that struck you."

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,

At length the whole assembly broke up, and Jesus was conducted to Pilate:

They began bringing accusations against Him, saying, "We discovered this man misleading the people of our nation and telling them not to pay taxes to Caesar, and claiming that he himself was the Messiah, a king!"

When Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.

And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.

And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.

and was questioning him in many words, and he answered him nothing.

and said to them, “You brought this man before me as one who corrupts and incites the people to rebellion. After examining Him before you, I have found no guilt in this Man regarding the charges which you make against Him.

No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death was done by him.

( Now he was obliged to release one for them at the feast.)

But they cried out again with all the multitude, saying, "Away with Him! and release to us Barabbas!"??19 one who, indeed, because of a certain insurrection made in the city, and of murder, was cast into prison.

(Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)

And Pilate again said to them that it was his desire to let Jesus go free.

Pilate gave sentence that their demand was to be carried out;

And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.

When they led Him away, they seized a man, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in [to the city] from the country, and placed on him the cross to carry behind Jesus.

And there was following him a great multitude of the people, and of women, who also were beating themselves and lamenting him,

And, when they came into the place which was called Skull, there, they crucified him; and the evil-doers, one indeed on the right hand, and the other on the left.

But Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots, dividing up His garments among themselves.

And the people were looking on. And the rulers made sport of him, saying, He was a saviour of others; let him do something for himself, if he is the Christ, the man of God's selection.

There was also an inscription written over him: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.