The MacArthur Study Bible, NKJV
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The Pharisees: Is It Lawful to Pay Taxes to Caesar?
(Matt. 22:15–22; Mark 12:13–17)
20oSo they watched Him, and sent spies who pretended to be righteous, that they might seize on His words, in order to deliver Him to the power and the authority of the governor.
21Then they asked Him, saying, p“Teacher, we know that You say and teach rightly, and You do not show personal favoritism, but teach the way of God in truth:
22“Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”
23But He perceived their craftiness, and said to them, 5“Why do you test Me?
24“Show Me a denarius. Whose image and inscription does it have?” They answered and said, “Caesar’s.”
25And He said to them, q“Render6 therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
26But they could not catch Him in His words in the presence of the people. And they marveled at His answer and kept silent.
The Sadducees: What About the Resurrection?
(Matt. 22:23–33; Mark 12:18–27)
27rThen some of the Sadducees, swho deny that there is a resurrection, came to Him and asked Him,
28saying: “Teacher, Moses wrote to us that if a man’s brother dies, having a wife, and he dies without children, his brother should take his wife and raise up offspring for his brother.
29“Now there were seven brothers. And the first took a wife, and died without children.
30“And the second 7took her as wife, and he died childless.
31“Then the third took her, and in like manner the seven 8also; and they left no children, and died.
32“Last of all the woman died also.
33“Therefore, in the resurrection, whose wife does she become? For all seven had her as wife.”
34Jesus answered and said to them, “The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage.
35“But those who are tcounted worthy to attain that age, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage;
36“nor can they die anymore, for uthey are equal to the angels and are sons of God, vbeing sons of the resurrection.
37“But even Moses showed in the burning bush passage that the dead are raised, when he called the Lord w‘the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.’
38“For He is not the God of the dead but of the living, for xall live to Him.”
39Then some of the scribes answered and said, “Teacher, You have spoken well.”
40But after that they dared not question Him anymore.
Jesus: How Can David Call His Descendant Lord?
(Matt. 22:41–46; Mark 12:35–37)
41And He said to them, y“How can they say that the Christ is the Son of David?
42“Now David himself said in the Book of Psalms:
z‘The LORD said to my Lord,
“Sit at My right hand,
43Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.” ’
44“Therefore David calls Him ‘Lord’; ahow is He then his Son?”
Beware of the Scribes
(Matt. 23:1–7; Mark 12:38–40)
45bThen, in the hearing of all the people, He said to His disciples,
46c“Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, dlove greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts,
47e“who devour widows’ houses, and for a fpretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation.”
Luke 21
The Widow’s Two Mites
(Mark 12:41–44)
1And He looked up aand saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury,
2and He saw also a certain bpoor widow putting in two cmites.1
3So He said, “Truly I say to you dthat this poor widow has put in more than all;
4“for all these out of their abundance have put in offerings 2for God, but she out of her poverty put in eall the livelihood that she had.”
Jesus Predicts the Destruction of the Temple
(Matt. 24:1, 2; Mark 13:1, 2)
5fThen, as some spoke of the temple, how it was 3adorned with beautiful stones and donations, He said,
6“These things which you see—the days will come in which gnot one stone shall be left upon another that shall not be thrown down.”
The Signs of the Times and the End of the Age
(Matt. 24:3–14; Mark 13:3–13)
7So they asked Him, saying, “Teacher, but when will these things be? And what sign will there be when these things are about to take place?”
8And He said: h“Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time has drawn near.’ 4Therefore do not 5go after them.
9“But when you hear of iwars and commotions, do not be terrified; for these things must come to pass first, but the end will not come immediately.”
10jThen He said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
11“And there will be great kearthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven.
12l“But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and mprisons. nYou will be brought before kings and rulers ofor My name’s sake.
13“But pit will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony.
14q“Therefore settle it in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what you will 6answer;
15“for I will give you a mouth and wisdom rwhich all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or 7resist.
16s“You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, relatives and friends; and they will put tsome of you to death.
17“And uyou will be hated by all for My name’s sake.
18v“But not a hair of your head shall be lost.
19“By your patience possess your souls.
The Destruction of Jerusalem
(Matt. 24:15–28; Mark 13:14–23)
20w“But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near.
21“Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those who are in the midst of her depart, and let not those who are in the country enter her.
22“For these are the days of vengeance, that xall things which are written may be fulfilled.
23y“But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! For there will be great distress in the land and wrath upon this people.
24“And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led away captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles zuntil the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.
The Coming of the Son of Man
(Matt. 24:29–31; Mark 13:24–27)
25a“And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring;
26“men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, bfor the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
27“Then they will see the Son of Man ccoming in a cloud with power and great glory.
28“Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because dyour redemption draws near.”
The Parable of the Fig Tree
(Matt. 24:32–35; Mark 13:28–31)
29eThen He spoke to them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees.
30“When they are already budding, you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near.
31“So you also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.
32“Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all things take place.
33f“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My gwords will by no means pass away.
The Importance of Watc
hing
(Matt. 24:36–44; Mark 13:32–37)
34“But htake heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with 8carousing, drunkenness, and icares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly.
35“For jit will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth.
36k“Watch therefore, and lpray always that you may 9be counted mworthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and nto stand before the Son of Man.”
37oAnd in the daytime He was teaching in the temple, but pat night He went out and stayed on the mountain called Olivet.
38Then early in the morning all the people came to Him in the temple to hear Him.
Luke 22
The Plot to Kill Jesus
(Matt. 26:1–5, 14–16; Mark 14:1, 2, 10, 11; John 11:45–53)
1Now athe Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called Passover.
2And bthe chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people.
3cThen Satan entered Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered among the dtwelve.
4So he went his way and conferred with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray Him to them.
5And they were glad, and eagreed to give him money.
6So he promised and sought opportunity to fbetray Him to them in the absence of the multitude.
Jesus and His Disciples Prepare the Passover
7gThen came the Day of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover must be 1killed.
8And He sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat.”
9So they said to Him, “Where do You want us to prepare?”
10And He said to them, “Behold, when you have entered the city, a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him into the house which he enters.
11“Then you shall say to the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says to you, “Where is the guest room where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?” ’
12“Then he will show you a large, furnished upper room; there make ready.”
13So they went and hfound it just as He had said to them, and they prepared the Passover.
Jesus Institutes the Lord’s Supper
14iWhen the hour had come, He sat down, and the 2twelve apostles with Him.
15Then He said to them, “With fervent desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer;
16“for I say to you, I will no longer eat of it juntil it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”
17Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves;
18“for kI say to you, 3I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”
19lAnd He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My mbody which is given for you; ndo this in remembrance of Me.”
20Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, o“This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.
21p“But behold, the hand of My betrayer is with Me on the table.
22q“And truly the Son of Man goes ras it has been determined, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed!”
23sThen they began to question among themselves, which of them it was who would do this thing.
The Disciples Argue About Greatness
24tNow there was also a dispute among them, as to which of them should be considered the greatest.
25uAnd He said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’
26v“But not so among you; on the contrary, whe who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he who governs as he who serves.
27x“For who is greater, he who sits at the table, or he who serves? Is it not he who sits at the table? Yet yI am among you as the One who serves.
28“But you are those who have continued with Me in zMy trials.
29“And aI bestow upon you a kingdom, just as My Father bestowed one upon Me,
30“that byou may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom, cand sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
(Matt. 26:31–35; Mark 14:27–31; John 13:36–38)
314And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, dSatan has asked for you, that he may esift you as wheat.
32“But fI have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, gstrengthen your brethren.”
33But he said to Him, “Lord, I am ready to go with You, both to prison and to death.”
34hThen He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster shall not crow this day before you will deny three times that you know Me.”
Supplies for the Road
35iAnd He said to them, “When I sent you without money bag, knapsack, and sandals, did you lack anything?” So they said, “Nothing.”
36Then He said to them, “But now, he who has a money bag, let him take it, and likewise a knapsack; and he who has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one.
37“For I say to you that this which is written must still be 5accomplished in Me: j‘And He was numbered with the transgressors.’ For the things concerning Me have an end.”
38So they said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” And He said to them, “It is enough.”
The Prayer in the Garden
(Matt. 26:36–46; Mark 14:32–42; John 18:1)
39kComing out, lHe went to the Mount of Olives, as He was accustomed, and His disciples also followed Him.
40mWhen He came to the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.”
41nAnd He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and prayed,
42saying, “Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless onot My will, but Yours, be done.”
436Then pan angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him.
44qAnd being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
45When He rose up from prayer, and had come to His disciples, He found them sleeping from sorrow.
46Then He said to them, “Why rdo you sleep? Rise and spray, lest you enter into temptation.”
Betrayal and Arrest in Gethsemane
(Matt. 26:47–56; Mark 14:43–52; John 18:1–11)
47And while He was still speaking, tbehold, a multitude; and he who was called uJudas, one of the twelve, went before them and drew near to Jesus to kiss Him.
48But Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a vkiss?”
49When those around Him saw what was going to happen, they said to Him, “Lord, shall we strike with the sword?”
50And wone of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear.
51But Jesus answered and said, “Permit even this.” And He touched his ear and healed him.
52xThen Jesus said to the chief priests, captains of the temple, and the elders who had come to Him, “Have you come out, as against a yrobber, with swords and clubs?
53“When I was with you daily in the ztemple, you did not try to seize Me. But this is your ahour, and the power of darkness.”
Peter Denies Jesus, and Weeps Bitterly
(Matt. 26:69–75; Mark 14:66–72; John 18:13–18, 25–27)
54bHaving arrested Him, they led Him and brought Him into the high priest’s house. cBut Peter followed at a distance.
55dNow when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat among them.
56And a certain servant girl, seeing him as he sat by the fire, looked intently at him and said, “This man was also with Him.”
57But he denied 7Him, saying, “Woman, I do not know Him.”
58eAnd after a little while another saw him and said, “You also are of them.” But Peter said,
“Man, I am not!”
59fThen after about an hour had passed, another confidently affirmed, saying, “Surely this fellow also was with Him, for he is a gGalilean.”
60But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are saying!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, 8the rooster crowed.
61And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then hPeter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, i“Before the rooster 9crows, you will deny Me three times.”
62So Peter went out and wept bitterly.
Jesus Mocked and Beaten
(Matt. 26:67, 68; Mark 14:65)
63jNow the men who held Jesus mocked Him and kbeat Him.
6410And having blindfolded Him, they lstruck Him on the face and asked Him, saying, “Prophesy! Who is the one who struck You?”
65And many other things they blasphemously spoke against Him.
Jesus Faces the Sanhedrin
(Matt. 26:57–68; Mark 14:61–64; John 18:12–14, 19–24)
66mAs soon as it was day, nthe elders of the people, both chief priests and scribes, came together and led Him into their council, saying,
67o“If You are the Christ, tell us.” But He said to them, “If I tell you, you will pby no means believe.
68“And if I 11also ask you, you will by no means answer 12Me or let Me go.
69q“Hereafter the Son of Man will sit on the right hand of the power of God.”
70Then they all said, “Are You then the Son of God?” So He said to them, r“You rightly say that I am.”
71sAnd they said, “What further testimony do we need? For we have heard it ourselves from His own mouth.”
Luke 23
Jesus Handed Over to Pontius Pilate
(Matt. 27:1, 2, 11–14; Mark 15:1–5; John 18:28–38)
1Then athe whole multitude of them arose and led Him to bPilate.
2And they began to caccuse Him, saying, “We found this fellow dperverting 1the nation, and eforbidding to pay taxes to Caesar, saying fthat He Himself is Christ, a King.”
3gThen Pilate asked Him, saying, “Are You the King of the Jews?” He answered him and said, “It is as you say.”
4So Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowd, h“I find no fault in this Man.”
5But they were the more fierce, saying, “He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea, beginning from iGalilee to this place.”