Quotes About Sacrifice

But Peter kept insisting, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the others said the same thing.

Then they came to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus told His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”

He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed.

Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch.”

Going a little farther, He fell to the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour would pass from Him.

When Jesus returned the third time, He said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? That is enough! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

Rise, let us go. See, My betrayer is approaching!”

Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.”

Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

Then the men seized Jesus and arrested Him.

And one of the bystanders drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

Then everyone deserted Him and fled.

They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled.

For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent.

“We heard Him say, ëI will destroy this man-made temple, and in three days I will build another that is made without hands.í”

But Jesus remained silent and made no reply. Again the high priest questioned Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?”

At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “Why do we need any more witnesses?

You have heard the blasphemy. What is your verdict?” And they all condemned Him as deserving of death.

Then some of them began to spit on Him. They blindfolded Him, struck Him with their fists, and said to Him, “Prophesy!” And the officers received Him with slaps in His face.

Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate.

And the chief priests began to accuse Him of many things.

But to Pilateís amazement, Jesus made no further reply.

And a man named Barabbas was imprisoned with the rebels who had committed murder during the insurrection.

“Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” Pilate asked.