A Comparison of the Passion Narratives

SCENE MARK MATTHEW LUKE JOHN

Jesus went to Gethsemane. went to Gethsemane. Jesus came to that place. Jesus crossed the Kidron to a garden.

Jesus greatly distressed & troubled. Jesus sorrowful & troubled. - -

Jesus takes Peter, James, & John. Jesus takes Peter, James, & John. Jesus withdraws & prays: "let cup - pass."

He prays three times: "let cup pass He prays three times: "let cup [Bloody sweat] - by." pass by."

The Others sleep. Others sleep. Others sleep for sorrow. Judas comes. Arrest Judas comes; kisses Jesus. Judas comes; kisses Jesus. Judas comes; kisses Jesus. Jesus: " he"; soldiers swoon.

Slave’s ear cut off. Slave’s ear cut off. Slave’s right ear cut off. Jesus Peter severs Malchus’ right ear. heals it.

Jesus protests his clandestine arrest Jesus protests his clandestine Jesus protests his clandestine "I must drink the cup." arrest: "12 legions of ." arrest.

All flee; a youth flees naked. All flee. They seized Jesus and led him They seized Jesus and bound him. away.

Jesus led to high priest. Peter Jesus led to . Peter Jesus to high priest’s house. Peter Jesus led to . Peter follows. follows. follows. follows.

- - - Other admits Peter to courtyard. Peter's 1st denial. night trial. Sanhedrin night trial. - High priest questions Jesus.

Charged with threat to destroy Charged with threat to destroy - Jesus protests his arrest. Temple. Temple "Are you ? Son of Blessed?" "Are you Christ? Son of - Annas sends Jesus to Caiaphas. Jesus Blessed?" Before Blasphemy! Death sentence. Blasphemy! Death sentence. Temple - - Priests Jesus mocked: "Prophesy!" Jesus mocked: "Prophesy!" - -

Peter’s three denials. Peter’s three denials. Peter’s three denials. Jesus looks at Peter’s 2nd and 3rd denials. him. - - Jesus mocked: "Prophesy!" -

Sanhedrin morning meeting. Sanhedrin morning meeting. Sanhedrin morning meeting. -

- - "Are you Christ?" - - - "What need of witnesses?" -

- - No sentence. -

Jesus led to Pilate. Jesus led to Pilate, the governor. Jesus led to Pilate. Jesus led from Caiaphas' house to Praetorium. - Suicide of Judas. - -

Accusations: he perverts our [Outside] Pilate: "What charge do - - nation, forbids tribute to Caesar; you bring?" Reply: "He’s guilty & calls himself Christ, a king. we can’t kill him."

"Are you the king of the Jews" "Are you the king of the Jews" "Are you the king of the Jews" [Inside] "Are you the king of the Jews" - - Jesus: "So you say" Pilate: "No Jesus: "Not of this world." crime" - - Jesus sent to Herod who returns [Outside] Pilate: "No crime." him. Pilate: "no crime."

Barabbas Barabbas Barabbas

- Pilate’s wife’s dream. - [Inside] Jesus scourged and mocked. Jesus Before - Pilate washes hands, "you do it!" - [Outside] "Behold the man!" "He must die!" Pilate - - - [Inside] "Where do you come from?"

"Crucify him!" Crowd: "His blood be on us & "Crucify him!" Pilate: "no crime." [Outside] "We have no king but our children." Caesar!"

Jesus scourged and handed over. Jesus scourged and handed over. Jesus delivered up to their will. Jesus handed over to them to be crucified.

Jesus mocked with crown of thorns. Jesus mocked with crown of - - thorns.

Simon of Cyrene carries cross. carries cross. Simon of Cyrene carries cross. Jesus carries own cross by himself. - - Women of Jerusalem weep for - Jesus. They came to Golgotha. They came to Golgotha. They came to Skull Place. -

They crucified him. They crucified him. Crucified him and two criminals on Crucified him & two others on right and left. either side

Jesus: "Father, forgive them." "Jesus of Nazareth, the King of - - the Jews" in 3 languages. Priests vs. Pilate. The Cast lots for his clothes. Third hour Cast lots for his clothes. Cast lots for his clothes. Casts lots, but tunic without seam. Cross "The King of the Jews." "This is Jesus the King of the - - Jews" Two brigands then crucified on right Two brigands then crucified on - - and left of Jesus. right and left of Jesus. Passersby mock Jesus. Passersby mock Jesus. People watch. - Chief priests & scribes mock him. Chief priests, scribes, elders Rulers scoff at Jesus. - mock him. - - Soldiers mock Jesus, offering - vinegar. - - "This is the King of the Jews" -

Jesus reviled by others crucified. Jesus reviled by brigands. One convict repents; "Paradise - today!"

Mother, 3 women, beloved - - - disciple. "Behold your son/mother." Sixth hour brings darkness. Sixth hour brings darkness. Sixth hour brings darkness. -

- - Sun eclipsed; Temple curtain torn. -

"Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani!" "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani!" Jesus screams & prays, "Father, to Jesus: "I thirst." Vinegar offered. you I commend my spirit"

Jesus screams and breathes his last. Jesus screams and yields his He breathes his last. "It is finished." Gives up his spirit. spirit. Temple curtain torn. Temple curtain torn; earthquake. - -

- Dead arise and visit Jerusalem. - -

Centurion: "God’s Son!" Centurion & others: "God’s Centurion: "He was innocent!" Passover sundown; soldiers break Son!" others’ legs, but Jesus is speared; blood and water discharged. - - Crowd leaves beating breasts in sorrow

Four women see all from afar. Four women see all from afar. All Jesus’ acquaintances and the He who saw it has borne true women stand at a distance. witness.

Joseph of Arimathea, a council , a disciple, Joseph of Arimathea, a council Joseph of Arimathea, a secret member, asks Pilate for the body. asks Pilate for the body. member who opposed their action, disciple, asks Pilate for the body. asks Pilate for the body. Pilate checks on death of Jesus. - - He & anoint body with spices.

Body wrapped in shroud. Body wrapped in shroud. Body wrapped in shroud. Body in cloth wrappings. The Rock tomb. New rock tomb. Unused rock tomb. Unused garden tomb. Burial

Stone against door. Stone against door. Day of Preparation. Day before the Sabbath.

Mary Magdalene & Mary (’ & the other Women from Galilee observe - mother) observe the tomb. Mary observe the tomb. tomb. - Guard posted. - -