{"meta":{"source":"Prime Bible","sourceUrl":"https://primebible.com","license":"Public domain (translation text); see citation policy at /citation-policy","organization":"501(c)(3) nonprofit — EIN 41-2531951","canonicalUrl":"https://primebible.com/akjv/matthew/26","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-06-10T01:00:03.463Z"},"reference":{"translation":"AKJV","book":"Matthew","bookSlug":"matthew","chapter":26,"testament":"NEW"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":25,"nextChapter":27,"totalChapters":28,"totalVerses":75},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said to his disciples,"},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"You know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, to the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,"},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtlety, and kill him."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,"},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"There came to him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?"},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"When Jesus understood it, he said to them, Why trouble you the woman? for she has worked a good work on me."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"For you have the poor always with you; but me you have not always."},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"For in that she has poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"Truly I say to you, Wherever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman has done, be told for a memorial of her."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests,"},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"And said to them, What will you give me, and I will deliver him to you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying to him, Where will you that we prepare for you to eat the passover?"},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say to him, The Master said, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at your house with my disciples."},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve."},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"And as they did eat, he said, Truly I say to you, that one of you shall betray me."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say to him, Lord, is it I?"},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"And he answered and said, He that dips his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me."},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"The Son of man goes as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I?  He said to him, You have said."},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body."},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink you all of it;"},{"verseNumber":28,"text":"For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins."},{"verseNumber":29,"text":"But I say to you, I will not drink from now on of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom."},{"verseNumber":30,"text":"And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives."},{"verseNumber":31,"text":"Then said Jesus to them, All you 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."},{"verseNumber":32,"text":"But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee."},{"verseNumber":33,"text":"Peter answered and said to him, Though all men shall be offended because of you, yet will I never be offended."},{"verseNumber":34,"text":"Jesus said to him, Truly I say to you, That this night, before the cock crow, you shall deny me thrice."},{"verseNumber":35,"text":"Peter said to him, Though I should die with you, yet will I not deny you. Likewise also said all the disciples."},{"verseNumber":36,"text":"Then comes Jesus with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to the disciples, Sit you here, while I go and pray yonder."},{"verseNumber":37,"text":"And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy."},{"verseNumber":38,"text":"Then said he to them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even to death: tarry you here, and watch with me."},{"verseNumber":39,"text":"And 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 you will."},{"verseNumber":40,"text":"And he comes to the disciples, and finds them asleep, and said to Peter, What, could you not watch with me one hour?"},{"verseNumber":41,"text":"Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."},{"verseNumber":42,"text":"He 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, your will be done."},{"verseNumber":43,"text":"And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy."},{"verseNumber":44,"text":"And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words."},{"verseNumber":45,"text":"Then comes he 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."},{"verseNumber":46,"text":"Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that does betray me."},{"verseNumber":47,"text":"And while he yet spoke, see, 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."},{"verseNumber":48,"text":"Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast."},{"verseNumber":49,"text":"And immediately he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him."},{"verseNumber":50,"text":"And Jesus said to him, Friend, why are you come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus and took him."},{"verseNumber":51,"text":"And, 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."},{"verseNumber":52,"text":"Then said Jesus to him, Put up again your sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword."},{"verseNumber":53,"text":"Think you that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?"},{"verseNumber":54,"text":"But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?"},{"verseNumber":55,"text":"In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are you come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and you laid no hold on me."},{"verseNumber":56,"text":"But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled."},{"verseNumber":57,"text":"And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled."},{"verseNumber":58,"text":"But Peter followed him afar off to the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end."},{"verseNumber":59,"text":"Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;"},{"verseNumber":60,"text":"But found none: yes, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,"},{"verseNumber":61,"text":"And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days."},{"verseNumber":62,"text":"And the high priest arose, and said to him, Answer you nothing? what is it which these witness against you?"},{"verseNumber":63,"text":"But Jesus held his peace, And the high priest answered and said to him, I adjure you by the living God, that you tell us whether you be the Christ, the Son of God."},{"verseNumber":64,"text":"Jesus said to him, You have said: nevertheless I say to you, Hereafter shall you see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven."},{"verseNumber":65,"text":"Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He has spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now you have heard his blasphemy."},{"verseNumber":66,"text":"What think you? They answered and said, He is guilty of death."},{"verseNumber":67,"text":"Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,"},{"verseNumber":68,"text":"Saying, Prophesy to us, you Christ, Who is he that smote you?"},{"verseNumber":69,"text":"Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came to him, saying, You also were with Jesus of Galilee."},{"verseNumber":70,"text":"But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what you say."},{"verseNumber":71,"text":"And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said to them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth."},{"verseNumber":72,"text":"And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man."},{"verseNumber":73,"text":"And after a while came to him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely you also are one of them; for your speech denudes you."},{"verseNumber":74,"text":"Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew."},{"verseNumber":75,"text":"And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said to him, Before the cock crow, you shall deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly."}],"citation":{"inline":"Matthew 26 (AKJV)","markdown":"[Matthew 26](https://primebible.com/akjv/matthew/26)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* AKJV. https://primebible.com/akjv/matthew/26 (accessed 2026-06-10)."}}