Mark's Gospel: Chapter 14
Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.
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Key words
- Discreetly: in a way that is careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping something secret
She very discreetly corrected him about his mistake.
- Betray: to not be loyal to your country or a person, often by doing something harmful such as helping their enemies
He was accused of betraying his country during the war.
- Stumble: to hit your foot against something while walking and almost fall, or to walk awkwardly as if you might fall
Running along the beach, she stumbled on a log and fell on the sand.
- Distressed: upset or worried
She was deeply distressed by the news of his death.
- Testify: to give evidence or provide proof
Ten witnesses are expected to testify at the trial today.
Read the article to find the answers
- When did the priests plan to kill Jesus?
- Who was secretly helping them to arrest Jesus discreetly?
- What did Jesus say about the bread and wine at His last meal?
- What did Jesus say about His arrest?
The priests plan to kill Jesus
It was about to be Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread when the religious leaders planned to arrest Jesus. They decided not to do it during the festival because they were worried about what His followers would do. Instead, one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, was secretly helping them to arrest Jesus discreetly.