When it was early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people plotted against Jesus to execute him.

Many women who had followed Jesus from Galilee and given him support were also there, watching from a distance.

Now the birth of Jesus Christ happened this way. While his mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.

So Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, I will make three shelters – one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

But one of those with Jesus grabbed his sword, drew it out, and struck the high priest’s slave, cutting off his ear.