Matt. 26 Matt. 26:1–2 Christ again foretells his own death. Matt. 26:3–5 The rulers conspire against him. Matt. 26:6–13 woman poureth precious ointment upon his head. Matt. 26:14–16 Judas bargains to betray him. Matt. 26:17–25 Christ eateth the passover, and points out the traitor. Matt.

Mark saith, Mark 14:1. After two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread. Luke saith, Luke 22:1, Now the feast of unleavened drew nigh, which is called the passover.

Mark 14:1, saith, The chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to death. Luke saith much the same with Mark. They had before this been seeking how to destroy him, Luke 19:47; nor was it the first time they had made a formal council about it, John 11:47; but…

This piece of history (or one very like it) is recorded by the three other evangelists. Mark hath it with very little difference, Mark 14:3–9. Instead of for much, Mark 14:9, Mark hath a precise sum, three hundred pence, and adds, they murmured against her; and some other little differences he hath…

Mark saith, Mark 14:10–11, And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them. And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him.

No one of the evangelists relates this history fully, but Mark relates the former part more fully than Matthew: Mark 14:12–16 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?…

Mark hath the same, Mark 14:17–21; And in the evening he cometh with the twelve. And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, one of you which eateth with me shall betray me.

Mark relates this with no considerable difference, Mark 14:22–26; only he saith, they all drank of it, and, shed for many for the remission of sins. Luke saith, our Saviour upon his giving the bread, said, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.

Mark hath the same, Mark 14:27–31, only he saith, Mark 14:30, This day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. Luke hath it not entire, but he hath something of it, Luke 22:31–34, with some addition, thus, And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath…

Mark leaveth out yonder, Mark 14:32. Luke saith, Luke 22:39–41, 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.

Mark names the three disciples, Mark 14:33–34; And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; and saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch. The three witnesses of his transfiguration, Matt.

Mark saith, Mark 14:35–36, He went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. 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.

Mark hath the same, Mark 14:37–38. Luke hath nothing of our Saviour’s going the second or third time, but hath some other passages, which we shall consider by and by; and telleth us but once of his finding the disciples asleep, which we shall also take notice of in their order.

Mark saith Mark 14:39–40, And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words. And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy), neither wist they what to answer him. Saying the same words.

Mark saith nothing of this third praying, but saith, Mark 14:41–42, 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.

Mark saith the same, Mark 14:43, adding also the scribes. Luke saith there was a multitude, and Judas went before them, adding, that he drew near to Jesus to kiss him, Luke 22:47.

Mark, Mark 14:44–45, differs not, only instead of hold him fast, he hath, lead him away safely; and instead of Hail, master, he saith, Master, master. There is in these words nothing difficult or doubtful: Judas had given them a sign how to know Christ, that was his kissing of him: being come where…

Mark saith nothing of what Christ said to him. Luke, Luke 22:48, adds, that Christ said to him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? Whether Christ used this compellation of friend to Judas, to mind him what he formerly had been, and still ought to have been, or as a common…

Matthew relates this history shortly, but Mark much more, Mark 14:47; he saith no more than this, And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

Mark hath the same, Mark 14:48–50, Luke 22:52–53 hath it thus: Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves? When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands…

Mark saith, Mark 14:53, They led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests, and the elders, and the scribes. Luke saith no more but, Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest’s house, Luke 22:54.

Mark adds, Mark 14:51, and warmed himself at the fire. Luke saith, Luke 22:51, Luke 22:55, Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest’s house.

Mark expounds this latter verse, Mark 14:56, For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together. It is plain that they had taken up a resolution to destroy Christ one way or another, but they will make a show of justice in the execution of their malice.

Mark saith, Mark 14:57–59, And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying, 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. But neither so did their witness agree together.

Mark speaks to the same purpose, Mark 14:60–61. The high priest expected a long defence, and so to have had matter of accusation against him out of his own mouth.

Mark saith, Mark 14:62, And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see, &c. Luke saith, Luke 22:67–69, And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe: and if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go. Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.

Mark hath much the same, Mark 14:63–64, only he saith, they all condemned him to be guilty of death. Luke saith, Luke 22:70–71, Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am? And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of…

Mark hath much the same, Mark 14:65; 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.

Mark hath this, Mark 14:66–67, only he saith, Peter was beneath in the palace, and warming himself. Luke hath this whole story before what he saith of Christ’s examination and condemnation: Luke 22:56–57, But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said,…

Mark hath the same, Mark 14:70, more shortly. So Luke, Luke 22:58. It is like Peter, upon the first alarm, began to shift away, and was got into the porch, but there another meets him with the same charge.

Mark saith, Mark 14:70–71, And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilean, and thy speech agreeth thereto. But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this man of whom ye speak.

Mark saith, Mark 14:72, 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. Luke saith, Luke 22:61–62, And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter.