but to sit at my right or at my left is not mine to give. It is for those for whom it has been prepared.”

But it is not this way among you. Instead whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant,

Many scolded him to get him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Many spread their cloaks on the road and others spread branches they had cut in the fields.

He sent another, and that one they killed. This happened to many others, some of whom were beaten, others killed.

When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come.

You will be hated by everyone because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

But some who were present indignantly said to one another, “Why this waste of expensive ointment?

But Jesus said, “Leave her alone. Why are you bothering her? She has done a good service for me.

When they heard this, they were delighted and promised to give him money. So Judas began looking for an opportunity to betray him.

He said to them, “It is one of the twelve, one who dips his hand with me into the bowl.

Stay awake and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, “Why do we still need witnesses?

You have heard the blasphemy! What is your verdict?” They all condemned him as deserving death.

Then he began to curse, and he swore with an oath, “I do not know this man you are talking about!”

So Pilate asked him again, “Have you nothing to say? See how many charges they are bringing against you!”

A man named Barabbas was imprisoned with rebels who had committed murder during an insurrection.

So Pilate asked them, “Do you want me to release the king of the Jews for you?”

So the soldiers led him into the palace (that is, the governor’s residence) and called together the whole cohort.

Pilate was surprised that he was already dead. He called the centurion and asked him if he had been dead for some time.