Liturgy of the Passion

4Verse 4. The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. 5Verse 5. The Lord GOD has opened My ears, and I have not been rebellious, nor have I turned back. 6Verse 6. I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. 7Verse 7. Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame. 8Verse 8. The One who vindicates Me is near. Who will dare to contend with Me? Let us confront each other! Who has a case against Me? Let him approach Me! 9Verse 9. Surely the Lord GOD helps Me.

5Verse 5. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: 6Verse 6. Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7Verse 7. but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8Verse 8. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death — even death on a cross. 9Verse 9. Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, 10Verse 10. that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11Verse 11. and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

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1Verse 1. Then the whole council rose and led Jesus away to Pilate. 2Verse 2. And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.” 3Verse 3. So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. 4Verse 4. Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.” 5Verse 5. But they kept insisting, “He stirs up the people all over Judea with His teaching. He began in Galilee and has come all the way here.” 6Verse 6. When Pilate heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean. 7Verse 7. And learning that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who himself was in Jerusalem at that time. 8Verse 8. When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had heard about Him and was hoping to see Him perform a miracle. 9Verse 9. Herod questioned Jesus at great length, but He gave no answer. 10Verse 10. Meanwhile, the chief priests and scribes stood there, vehemently accusing Him. 11Verse 11. And even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate. 12Verse 12. That day Herod and Pilate became friends; before this time they had been enemies. 13Verse 13. Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people, 14Verse 14. and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined Him here in your presence and found Him not guilty of your charges against Him. 15Verse 15. Neither has Herod, for he sent Him back to us. As you can see, He has done nothing deserving of death. 16Verse 16. Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.” 18Verse 18. But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!” 19Verse 19. (Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.) 20Verse 20. Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again, 21Verse 21. but they kept shouting, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!” 22Verse 22. A third time he said to them, “What evil has this man done? I have found in Him no offense worthy of death. So after I punish Him, I will release Him.” 23Verse 23. But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices for Jesus to be crucified. And their clamor prevailed. 24Verse 24. So Pilate sentenced that their demand be met. 25Verse 25. As they had requested, he released the one imprisoned for insurrection and murder, and he handed Jesus over to their will. 26Verse 26. As the soldiers led Him away, they seized Simon of Cyrene on his way in from the country, and they put the cross on him to carry behind Jesus. 27Verse 27. A great number of people followed Him, including women who kept mourning and wailing for Him. 28Verse 28. But Jesus turned to them and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children. 29Verse 29. Look, the days are coming when people will say, ‘Blessed are the barren women, the wombs that never bore, and breasts that never nursed!’ 30Verse 30. At that time ‘they will say to the mountains, “Fall on us!” and to the hills, “Cover us!”’ 31Verse 31. For if men do these things while the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?” 32Verse 32. Two others, who were criminals, were also led away to be executed with Jesus. 33Verse 33. When they came to the place called The Skull, they crucified Him there, along with the criminals, one on His right and the other on His left. 34Verse 34. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots. 35Verse 35. The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.” 36Verse 36. The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine. 37Verse 37. “If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!” 38Verse 38. Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. 39Verse 39. One of the criminals who hung there heaped abuse on Him. “Are You not the Christ?” he said. “Save Yourself and us!” 40Verse 40. But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment? 41Verse 41. We are punished justly, for we are receiving what our actions deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” 42Verse 42. Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom!” 43Verse 43. And Jesus said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” 44Verse 44. It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over all the land until the ninth hour. 45Verse 45. The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle. 46Verse 46. Then Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit.” And when He had said this, He breathed His last. 47Verse 47. When the centurion saw what had happened, he gave glory to God, saying, “Surely this was a righteous man. ” 48Verse 48. And when all the people who had gathered for this spectacle saw what had happened, they returned home beating their breasts. 49Verse 49. But all those who knew Jesus, including the women who had followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance watching these things.