Passion Week verses

Key Scripture Passages for Passion Week Events

Palm Sunday: "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." Matthew 21:1 - 11

Last Supper: "The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples." Matthew 26:17 - 25

Judas' betrayal at Gethsemane: ""And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him." Luke 22:47-53

Peter's denial: "Peter then denied again; and immediately the cock crew." John 18:17, 25 - 27

Judgment Hall Trial before Pilate: "Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover." John 18:28-19:5

Barabbas released instead of Jesus: "Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber." John 18:39 - 40

Crucifixion and death: "And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost." Mark 15:25 - 39

Burial: "This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus." Luke 23:50 - 56

Resurrection: "He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee." Luke 24:1 - 9