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Come Follow Me 2023: Matthew 21–23; Mark 11; Luke 19–20; John 12

Matthew 21–23; Mark 11; Luke 19–20; John 12

May 15–21
“Behold, Thy King Cometh”

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Matthew 21 JST Variants

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(1) And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,

(1) And when Jesus drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and they were come to Bethphage on the mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,

(2) Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me.

(2) Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway you shall find a colt tied. Loose it and bring it unto me.

(3) And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them.

(3) And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of it, and straightway he will send it.

(5) Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.

(5) Tell ye the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee meek, and he is sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.

(7) And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon.

(7) And brought the colt and put on it their clothes. And Jesus took the colt and sat thereon.

(8) And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.

(8) And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strewed them in the way,

(9) And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.

(9) And the multitudes that went before, and also that followed after cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he who cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.

(11) And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.

(11) And the multitude said, This is Jesus of Nazareth, the prophet of Galilee.

(15) And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased,

(15) And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children of the kingdom crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased,

(16) And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?

(16) And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus said unto them, Yea; have ye never read the scripture which saith, Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings, O Lord, thou hast perfected praise?

(19) And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.

(19) And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and there was not any fruit on it, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.

(20) And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!

(20) And when the disciples saw this, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!

(21) Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.

(21) Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.

(22) And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

(22) And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, in faith believing, ye shall receive.

(24) And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.

(24) And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things.

(26) But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.

(26) But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all people hold John as a prophet.

(28) But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.

(28) But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, saying, Son, go work today in my vineyard.

(30) And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.

(30) And he came to the second and said likewise. And he answered and said, I will serve, and went not.

(31) Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.

(31) Whether of them twain did the will of their father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots shall go into the kingdom of God before you.

(32) For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.

(32) For John came unto you in the way of righteousness and bore record of me, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him. And ye afterward, when ye had seen me, repented not that ye might believe him. For he that believed not John concerning me cannot believe me except he first repent. And except ye repent, the preaching of John shall condemn you in the day of judgement.

(33) Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country:

(33) And again, hear another parable, for unto you that believe not I speak in parables that your unrighteousness may be rewarded unto you. Behold there was a certain householder who planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country:

(40) When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen?

(40) And Jesus said unto them, When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen?

(41) They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.

(41) They say unto him, He will destroy those miserable wicked men, and will let out the vineyard unto other husbandmen who shall render him the fruits in their seasons.

(42) Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?

(42) Jesus said unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is to become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?

(44) And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.

(44) For whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.

(46) But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.

(46) But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because that they learned that the multitude took him for a prophet.

And now his disciples came to him, and Jesus said unto them, Marvel ye at the words of the parable which I spake unto them? Verily I say unto you, I am the stone, and those wicked ones reject me. I am the head of the corner. The Jews shall fall upon me and shall be broken, and the kingdom of God shall be taken from them and shall be given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof (meaning the Gentiles). Wherefore on whomsoever this stone shall fall it shall grind him to powder. And when the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, he will destroy those miserable wicked men and will let again his vineyard unto other husbandmen, even in the last days, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.

Matthew 22 JST Variants

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(1) And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,

(1) And Jesus answered the people again and spake unto them again in parables, and said,

(2) The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,

(2) The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king who made a marriage for his son,

(3) And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.

(3) And when the marriage was ready he sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.

(4) Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.

(4) Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them that are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my oxen. And my fatlings have been killed, and my dinner is ready and all things are prepared. Therefore come unto the marriage.

(5) But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:

(5) But they made light of the servants and went… their ways, one to his farm and another to his merchandise:

(7) But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.

(7) But when the king heard that his servants were dead he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burnt up their city.

(8) Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.

(8) Then said he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they who were bidden were not worthy.

(11) And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:

(11) But when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man who had not on a wedding garment:

(12) And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.

(12) And he said unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.

(13) Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

(13) Then said the king unto his servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take and cast him away into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

(14) For many are called, but few are chosen.

(14) For many are called, but few are chosen, wherefore all do not have on the wedding garment.

(15) Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.

(15) Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.

(16) And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.

(16) And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any, man for thou regardest not the person of men.

(18) But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?

(18) But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Ye hypocrites, why tempt ye me?

(20) And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?

(20) And He said unto them, Whose image is this, and superscription?

(21) They say unto him, Cæsar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which are Cæsar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.

(21) They said unto him, Caesar’s. Then said he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.

(22) When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.

(22) And when they had heard him say these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.

(23) The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no resurrection, and asked him,

(23) The same day came the Sadducees to him, who say that there is no resurrection, and asked him,

(25) Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother:

(25) Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue he left his wife unto his brother:

(26) Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.

(26) Likewise the second also, and the third and even unto the seventh.

(31) But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,

(31) But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you of God, saying,

(33) And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.

(33) And when the multitude heard him they were astonished at his doctrine.

(34) But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together.

(34) But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together.

(35) Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying,

(35) Then one of them, which was a lawyer, tempting him asked, saying,

(43) He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,

(43) He said unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,

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(3) All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.

(3) All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, they will make you observe and do, for they are ministers of the law and they make themselves your judges. But do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.

(4) For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.

(4) For they bind heavy burdens and lay on men’s shoulders, and they are grievous to be born but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.

(5) But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,

(5) And all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,

(7) And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.

(7) And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi! (which is Master).

(8) But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.

(8) But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your master, which is Christ; and all ye are brethren.

(9) And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

(9) And call no one your Creator upon the earth or your Heavenly Father, for one is your Creator and Heavenly Father, even he who is in heaven.

(10) Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.

(10) Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even he whom your Heavenly Father sent, which is Christ. For he hath sent him among you that ye might have life.

(12) And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

(12) And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased of him, and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted of him.

(14) Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation.

(14) Pharisees, for ye are hypocrites! for Ye devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers. Therefore you shall receive the greater punishment.

(15) Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves.

(15) Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made you make him twofold more the child of hell than he was before—like unto yourselves.

(16) Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor!

(16) Woe unto you, ye blind guides who say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he hath committed sin and is a debtor.

(17) Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold?

(17) You are fools and blind. For which is the greatest, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold?

(18) And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty.

(18) And ye say, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty.

(19) Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?

(19) O fools and blind. For which is the greatest, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?

(20) Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon.

(20) Verily I say unto you, whoso therefore sweareth by it sweareth by the altar and by all things thereon.

(21) And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein.

(21) And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him who dwelleth therein.

(22) And he that shall swear by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon.

(22) And he that shall swear by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him who sitteth thereon.

(23) Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.

(23) Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier things of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.

(24) Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.

(24) You blind guides who strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel, who make yourselves appear unto men that you would not commit the least sin and yet you yourselves transgress the whole law.

(25) Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess.

(25) Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess.

(26) Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.

(26) You blind Pharisee, cleanse first the cup and platter within, that the outside of them may be clean also.

(27) Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men’s bones, and of all uncleanness.

(27) Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outwardly but are within full of the bones of the dead and of all uncleanness.

(28) Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.

(28) Even so, you also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within you are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.

(29) Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous,

(29) Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! Because you build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous,

(31) Wherefore ye be witnesses unto yourselves, that ye are the children of them which killed the prophets.

(31) Wherefore you are witnesses unto yourselves of your own wickedness, and you are the children of them who killed the prophets.

(32) Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers.

(32) And will fill ye up the measure then of your fathers.

(33) Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?

(33) You serpents and generation of vipers, how can you escape the damnation of hell?

(34) Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city:

(34) Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them you shall kill and crucify; and some of them you shall scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city:

(36) Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation.

(36) Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation. You bear testimony against your fathers when you yourselves are partakers of the same wickedness. Behold, your fathers did it through ignorance, but you do not. Wherefore their sins shall be upon your heads.

(37) O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!

(37) Then Jesus began to weep over Jerusalem, saying, O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who will kill the prophets and will stone them who are sent unto you! How often would I have gathered your children together, even as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings, and you would not.

(39) For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.

(39) For I say unto you that you shall not see me henceforth and know that I am he of whom it is written by the prophets until you shall say, Blessed is he who cometh in the name of the Lord in the clouds of heaven, and all the holy angels with him.

Then understood his disciples that he should come again on the earth after that he was glorified and crowned on the right hand of God.

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(2) And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him.

(2) And said unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye have entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man ever sat; loose him, and bring him to me.

(4) And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door without in a place where two ways met; and they loose him.

(4) And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door without in a place where two ways met; and they loosed him.

(5) And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt?

(5) And certain of them who stood by said unto the disciples, Why loose ye the colt?

(7) And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him.

(7) And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on it, and Jesus sat upon it.

(8) And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way.

(8) And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strewed them in the way.

(9) And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord:

(9) And they that went before him, and they that followed after cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord:

(10) Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.

(10) That bringeth the kingdom of our father David! Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.

(11) And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve.

(11) And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things and blessed the disciples, the eventide was come. And he went out unto Bethany with the twelve.

(12) And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry:

(12) And on the morrow, when they came from Bethany, he was hungry:

(13) And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet.

(13) And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came to it with his disciples. And as they supposed, he came to it to see if he might find anything thereon. And when he came to it there was nothing but leaves, for as yet the figs were not ripe.

(14) And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard it.

(14) And Jesus spake and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard him.

(15) And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;

(15) And they came to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them who sold doves.

(16) And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the temple.

(16) And would not suffer that any man should carry a vessel through the temple.

(18) And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.

(18) And the scribes and chief priests heard him and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.

(21) And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.

(21) And Peter calling to remembrance, said unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.

(22) And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.

(22) And Jesus spake and said unto them, Have faith in God.

(23) For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.

(23) For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith fulfilled.

(24) Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

(24) Therefore I say unto you, whatsoever things ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them and ye shall have whatsoever you ask.

(25) And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

(25) And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any: that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

(26) But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.

(26) But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven forgive your trespasses.

(27) And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders,

(27) And they came again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there came to him the chief priest and the scribes, and the elders,

(28) And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things?

(28) And said unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things?

(29) And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.

(29) And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question. and Answer me, and then I will tell you by what authority I do these things.

(30) The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me.

(30) Was the baptism of John from heaven or of men? Answer me.

(32) But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.

(32) But if we shall say, Of men, we shall offend the people. Therefore they feared the people: for all people believed John that he was a prophet indeed.

(33) And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.

(33) And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus answering said unto them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.

Luke 19 JST Variants

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(2) And, behold, there was a man named Zacchæus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.

(2) And, behold, there was a man named Zaccheus who was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.

(7) And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.

(7) And when the disciples saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man who is a sinner.

(8) And Zacchæus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.

(8) And Zaccheus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by unjust means, I restore him fourfold.

(9) And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.

(9) And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham.

(11) And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.

(11) And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because the Jews taught that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.

(13) And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.

(13) And he called his ten servants, and he delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.

(14) But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.

(14) But his citizens hated him, and sent a messenger after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.

(17) And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

(17) And he said unto him, Well done, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

(20) And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:

(20) And another came, saying, Lord, behold here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:

(21) For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow.

(21) For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that which thou didst not sow.

(22) And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:

(22) And he said unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, O wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:

(23) Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury?

(23) Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have received my own with usury?

(24) And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds.

(24) And he said unto them who stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him who hath ten pounds.

(25) (And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.)

(25) (And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.)

(26) For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him.

(26) For I say unto you, That unto everyone who occupieth shall be given, and from him who occupieth not, even that he hath received shall be taken away from him.

(27) But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.

(27) But those mine enemies who would not that I should reign over them, bring them hither, and slay them before me.

(30) Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither.

(30) Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him to me.

(31) And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.

(31) And if any man ask you, Why do you loose the colt? Thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.

(32) And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them.

(32) And they who were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them.

(37) And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;

(37) And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen,

(38) Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

(38) Saying, Blessed is the king who cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

(40) And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.

(40) And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that If these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.

(45) And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought;

(45) And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them who sold therein, and them who bought,

(46) Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves.

(46) Saying unto them, It is written, My house is a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves.

Luke 20 JST Variants

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(1) And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders,

(1) And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priest and the scribes came upon him with the elders,

(2) And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?

(2) And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he who gave thee this authority?

(3) And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me:

(3) And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me:

(6) But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.

(6) But And if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.

(8) And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

(8) And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

(9) Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time.

(9) Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time.

(10) And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent him away empty.

(10) And at the season of the harvest he sent his servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent him away empty.

(16) He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.

(16) He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others. And when they heard this, they said, God forbid.

(17) And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?

(17) And he beheld them, and said, What is this then which is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?

(18) Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.

(18) Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it shall grind him to powder.

(19) And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them.

(19) And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him, but they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them.

(20) And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.

(20) And they watched him, and sent forth spies who should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.

(21) And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly:

(21) And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither regardest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly:

(25) And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which be Cæsar’s, and unto God the things which be God’s.

(25) And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar’s, and unto God the things which be God’s.

(27) Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him,

(27) Then came unto him certain of the Sadducees, who deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him,

(28) Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man’s brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.

(28) Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, saying if any man’s brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.

(29) There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children.

(29) There were therefore seven brethren. And The first took a wife, and died without children.

(31) And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: and they left no children, and died.

(31) And the third took her, and in like manner the seven also: and they left no children, and died.

(32) Last of all the woman died also.

(32) And last of all the woman died also.

(35) But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:

(35) But they who shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world through resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:

(37) Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.

(37) Now that the dead are raised, even Moses showed at the bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.

(42) And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

(42) And David himself said in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

(46) Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;

(46) Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;

(47) Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.

(47) Who devour widows’ houses, and for a show make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.

John 12 JST Variants

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(7) Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this.

(7) Then said Jesus, Let her alone, for she hath preserved this ointment until now that she might anoint me in token of my burial.

(14) And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written,

(14) And Jesus, when he had sent two of his disciples and got a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written,

Reading Resources

Matthew 21

Lynne Wilson, “Matthew 21-23; Mark 11; Luke 19-20,” Come Follow Me: The New Testament, 2019.

Eric D. Huntsman, “Preparing for Easter: Using the Days of Holy Week to Enrich Your Celebration,” BYU New Testament Commentary

Eric D. Huntsman, “Palm Sunday,” BYU New Testament Commentary

Eric D. Huntsman, “A Working Chronology of the Savior’s Final Days,” BYU New Testament Commentary

Eric D. Huntsman, “Palm Sunday,” LDS Seasonal Materials

Richard Neitzel Holzapfel, “The Passion of Jesus Christ,” in Sperry Symposium Classics: The New Testament, ed. Frank F. Judd Jr. and Gaye Strathearn (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2006), 176–189.

Thomas A. Wayment, “Jesus’ Use of the Psalms in Matthew,” in Sperry Symposium Classics: The New Testament, ed. Frank F. Judd Jr. and Gaye Strathearn (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2006), 137–149.

Rick B. Jorgensen, “The Savior’s Questions: Teachings from the Last Week of His Life,” Religious Educator 10, no. 2 (2009): 31–46.

Loren Blake Spendlove, “Mine House is a House of Zion and not a House of Babylon!Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 48 (2021): 313-338.

Matthew 22

Lynne Wilson, “Matthew 21-23; Mark 11; Luke 19-20,” Come Follow Me: The New Testament, 2019.

Howard A. Christy, “The Great Commandment: Principle or Platitude?Religious Educator 3, no. 1 (2002): 71–85.

Eric D. Huntsman, “Preparing for Easter: Using the Days of Holy Week to Enrich Your Celebration,” BYU New Testament Commentary

Eric D. Huntsman, “A Working Chronology of the Savior’s Final Days,” BYU New Testament Commentary

Richard Neitzel Holzapfel, “The Passion of Jesus Christ,” in Sperry Symposium Classics: The New Testament, ed. Frank F. Judd Jr. and Gaye Strathearn (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2006), 176–189.

Rick B. Jorgensen, “The Savior’s Questions: Teachings from the Last Week of His Life,” Religious Educator 10, no. 2 (2009): 31–46.

Matthew 23

Lynne Wilson, “Matthew 21-23; Mark 11; Luke 19-20,” Come Follow Me: The New Testament, 2019.

Eric D. Huntsman, “Preparing for Easter: Using the Days of Holy Week to Enrich Your Celebration,” BYU New Testament Commentary

Eric D. Huntsman, “A Working Chronology of the Savior’s Final Days,” BYU New Testament Commentary

Richard Neitzel Holzapfel, “The Passion of Jesus Christ,” in Sperry Symposium Classics: The New Testament, ed. Frank F. Judd Jr. and Gaye Strathearn (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2006), 176–189.

Mark 11

Lynne Wilson, “Matthew 21-23; Mark 11; Luke 19-20,” Come Follow Me: The New Testament, 2019.

Eric D. Huntsman, “Preparing for Easter: Using the Days of Holy Week to Enrich Your Celebration,” BYU New Testament Commentary

Eric D. Huntsman, “Palm Sunday,” BYU New Testament Commentary

Eric D. Huntsman, “A Working Chronology of the Savior’s Final Days,” BYU New Testament Commentary

Eric D. Huntsman, “Palm Sunday,” LDS Seasonal Materials

Richard Neitzel Holzapfel, “The Passion of Jesus Christ,” in Sperry Symposium Classics: The New Testament, ed. Frank F. Judd Jr. and Gaye Strathearn (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2006), 176–189.

Rick B. Jorgensen, “The Savior’s Questions: Teachings from the Last Week of His Life,” Religious Educator 10, no. 2 (2009): 31–46.

Loren Blake Spendlove, “Mine House is a House of Zion and not a House of Babylon!Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 48 (2021): 313-338.

Luke 19

Lynne Wilson, “Matthew 21-23; Mark 11; Luke 19-20,” Come Follow Me: The New Testament, 2019.

Eric D. Huntsman, “Preparing for Easter: Using the Days of Holy Week to Enrich Your Celebration,” BYU New Testament Commentary

Eric D. Huntsman, “Palm Sunday,” BYU New Testament Commentary

Eric D. Huntsman, “A Working Chronology of the Savior’s Final Days,” BYU New Testament Commentary

Eric D. Huntsman, “Palm Sunday,” LDS Seasonal Materials

Richard Neitzel Holzapfel, “The Passion of Jesus Christ,” in Sperry Symposium Classics: The New Testament, ed. Frank F. Judd Jr. and Gaye Strathearn (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2006), 176–189.

Loren Blake Spendlove, “Mine House is a House of Zion and not a House of Babylon!Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 48 (2021): 313-338.

Luke 20

Lynne Wilson, “Matthew 21-23; Mark 11; Luke 19-20,” Come Follow Me: The New Testament, 2019.

Eric D. Huntsman, “Preparing for Easter: Using the Days of Holy Week to Enrich Your Celebration,” BYU New Testament Commentary

Eric D. Huntsman, “Palm Sunday,” BYU New Testament Commentary

Eric D. Huntsman, “A Working Chronology of the Savior’s Final Days,” BYU New Testament Commentary

Eric D. Huntsman, “Palm Sunday,” LDS Seasonal Materials

Richard Neitzel Holzapfel, “The Passion of Jesus Christ,” in Sperry Symposium Classics: The New Testament, ed. Frank F. Judd Jr. and Gaye Strathearn (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2006), 176–189.

Rick B. Jorgensen, “The Savior’s Questions: Teachings from the Last Week of His Life,” Religious Educator 10, no. 2 (2009): 31–46.

Joseph Smith–Matthew

Lynne Wilson, “Joseph Smith—Matthew; Matthew 24-25; Mark 12-13; Luke 21,” Come Follow Me: The New Testament, 2019.

Stephen O. Smoot, The Pearl of Great Price: A Study Edition for Latter-day Saints (Springville, UT: Book of Mormon Central, 2022).

D. Kelly Ogden, “Prophecies and Promises of Joseph Smith – Matthew,” Religious Educator 3, no. 1 (2002): 35-49.

Robert L. Millet, “Joseph Smith and the Gospel of Matthew,” Brigham Young University Studies 25, no. 3 (Summer 1985).

George A. Horton, “Joseph Smith – Matthew: Profiting from Prophecy,” in The Pearl of Great Price: Revelations from God, ed. H. Donl Peterson and Charles D. Tate (1989).

Dallin H. Oaks, “Preparation for the Second Coming,” General Conference April 2004.

Larry Y. Wilson, “Return of the King,” BYU Speeches December 2015.