8Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9And behold, an angel of the Lord stood over them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10Then the angel said to them,...
Matthew 27:39, 41; Luke 23:39, 40, 42, 43 – The Father’s Will
39And those who passed by blasphemed Him, shaking their heads … 41And in the same way the chief priests also, mocking with the scribes and elders … 39Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, "If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us." 40But the other,...
Luke 23:13, 14; 20-22; John 19:4 – Spotless Lamb of God
13Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers and the people, 14and said to them, "You brought me this man as one who was misleading the people. I have examined him in your presence and have found no basis for your charges against him. … 20Pilate addressed them again wanting...
Mark 14:55, 56, 61b-64 – Christ the Messiah
55And the chief priests and all the Sanhedrin sought testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, and found none. 56For many bore false witness against Him, but their testimonies were not alike. 61bAgain the high priest asked Him, saying to Him, "Are You the Christ, the Son of the...
Mark 14:44, 45; John 18:4-7 – Deception vs. Righteousness
44Now His betrayer had given them a signal, saying, "The one I kiss, He is the One; seize Him and lead him away safely." 45And directly coming to him, he went up to Him and said to Him, "Rabbi!" and kissed Him … 4Jesus therefore, knowing all things that were...
Mark 14:32-36 – Man of Sorrows
32Then they came to a place which was named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, "Sit here while I pray." 33And He took Peter, James, and John with Him, and He began to be astonished and in distress. 34Then He said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even...