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Where Is the Easter Story in the Bible?

The last supper, the betrayal, the resurrection, and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ form arguably the most important story in the bible, leading us to Easter.

By Marie-Claire De Villiers

Edited by Joel Taylor

Published February 28, 2022.

The amazing Bible story of Easter—part of the New Testament—includes famous scenes such as the Last Supper, Judas' Betrayal, the Crucifixion of Jesus, and Jesus' Resurrection. We explore this significant series of events using the New Living Translation and King James versions of the Bible.
Which Gospels Have the Easter Story?The Last SupperMatthew 26:17-30
Mark 14:12-25
Luke 22:7-23
The Last Supper took place on the first day of Passover. Jesus sat with his 12 disciples, relaxing as they ate. As the dinner progressed, he told them that he would be betrayed by one of them. It would be Judas, and Jesus would pay for this sin with suffering.
But the hand of him who is going to betray me is with mine on the table. The Son of Man will go as it has been decreed. But woe to that man who betrays him!
-Luke 22: 21-22
He shared bread and wine, explaining how these would become symbols of His body and blood. He washed their feet, showing by example how to serve each other and the weak. 
Judas Betrays JesusJohn 18:1-13
Luke 22:1-6
Luke 22:47-54
Matthew 26:47-56
Mark 14:43-50
Judas accepted a bribe of 30 silver coins from the Roman authorities, and, after telling them that he would identify Jesus to them with a kiss, lead them to the Garden of Gethsemane, where he knew Jesus would be. 
Peter leaped to defend Jesus by attacking Malchus with a sword, but Jesus healed him immediately, and told Peter, "Return your sword to its place, for all those who take up the sword will perish by the sword."
He goes willingly after comforting the disciples with the following words: "How would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must take place this way?"
The Crucifixion of Jesus ChristMatthew 27:1-54
Mark 15:1-40
Luke 23:1-48
John 19:1-30
We know the story of the crucifixion well. Some of the most famous quotes from this part of the  Easter story include:  "forgive them, for they do not know what they do," and, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit...it is finished."
The ResurrectionMatthew 28
Mark 16
Luke 24
John 20
Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
-John 20:29-31
The Easter story is the most important part of the bible for many Christians, providing us with the light of forgiveness and rebirth.
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