Mark 14:1

New Living Translation

It was now two days before Passover and the Festival of Unleavened Bread. The leading priests and the teachers of religious law were still looking for an opportunity to capture Jesus secretly and kill him.

Cross References

Genesis 37:18

When Joseph’s brothers saw him coming, they recognized him in the distance. As he approached, they made plans to kill him.

Psalm 52:3

You love evil more than good and lies more than truth. Interlude

Psalm 62:4

They plan to topple me from my high position. They delight in telling lies about me. They praise me to my face but curse me in their hearts. Interlude

Psalm 62:9

Common people are as worthless as a puff of wind, and the powerful are not what they appear to be. If you weigh them on the scales, together they are lighter than a breath of air.

Exodus 12:1

While the Israelites were still in the land of Egypt, the Lord gave the following instructions to Moses and Aaron:

Leviticus 2:6

Break it in pieces and pour olive oil on it; it is a grain offering.

Matthew 12:14

Then the Pharisees called a meeting to plot how to kill Jesus.

Matthew 6:2

When you give to someone in need, don’t do as the hypocrites do—blowing trumpets in the synagogues and streets to call attention to their acts of charity! I tell you the truth, they have received all the reward they will ever get.

Mark 14:12

On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb is sacrificed, Jesus’ disciples asked him, “Where do you want us to go to prepare the Passover meal for you?”

Mark 14:2

“But not during the Passover celebration,” they agreed, “or the people may riot.”

John 11:47

Then the leading priests and Pharisees called the high council together. “What are we going to do?” they asked each other. “This man certainly performs many miraculous signs.

John 13:1

Before the Passover celebration, Jesus knew that his hour had come to leave this world and return to his Father. He had loved his disciples during his ministry on earth, and now he loved them to the very end.

Acts 12:4

Then he imprisoned him, placing him under the guard of four squads of four soldiers each. Herod intended to bring Peter out for public trial after the Passover.