
The Trial and Death of Jesus
Sophie and Mark

Similarities & Differences
Differences!
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All of them except for Luke mentions the crowd that Judas brings, having weapons
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All of them except for John mention Judas’ arrival while Jesus is talking
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Luke is the only one that mentions Jesus healing the man’s cut off ear
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John is the only one that mentions Jesus talking with the people before he gets arrested
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All of them except for John mention Jesus addressing the crowd on why they never arrested him earlier
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Matthew and Mark are the only ones to mention the disciple leaving Jesus
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John is the only one that mentions Jesus going to Annas before Caiaphas
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Mark is the only one that mentions that naked man running away
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Matthew and Mark are the only ones that mention the high priest tearing his robe
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Matthew is the only one that mentions Judas hanging himself
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John is the only one that mentions Pilate’s trial being held outdoors because of ceremonial uncleanliness in the Palace before Passover
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Luke is the only one that mentions Jesus getting sent to Herod
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Matthew is the only one that mentions Pilate washing his hands before sending Jesus to be crucified
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All of them except for John mention the cross being carried by Simon of Cyrene
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All of them except for Luke mention the crucifixion taking place at Golgotha
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Luke is the only one that mentions Jesus addressing the people
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Luke is the only one that mentions Jesus’ acknowledgement of one of the criminals
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Luke is the only one that mentions Jesus’ glance at Peter
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John is the only one that mentions Jesus giving Mary to John and John to Mary
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All of them except for John mention the darkness lasting from noon until three
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John is the only one that mentions Jesus being helped by Nicodemus
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Luke is the only one that mentions the women who make spices and take the sabbath to rest
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All but John mention the curtain being torn in two
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John is the only one that mentions Simon Peter as the one who cuts off Jesus ear
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Matthew is the only one that mentions the people putting the blood on their children
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John is the only one that mentions the sign above Jesus being written in three different languages
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They hit Jesus sometime after his arrest
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Peter waits at the High Priest’s courtyard.
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Two criminals were crucified on the left and right side of Jesus.
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Jesus goes before the High Priest.
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Jesus is denied by Peter.
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The crowd chooses Barabbas.
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Jesus was mocked and insults were said towards him.
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Jesus dies.
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Jesus dies by a cross.
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Jesus is removed from the cross.
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The High Priest’s servant has his ear sliced off
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Jesus is given a drink.
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Jesus always had a sign above his head.