While they pressed hard upon me that sought my soul; and they that sought my hurt spoke vanities, and devised deceits all the day.

And I was as a man that hears not, and who has no reproofs in his mouth.

And He, because of His affliction, opened not His mouth; He was led as a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before the shearer is silent, so He opened not His mouth.

And those passing by were blaspheming Him, shaking their heads

Likewise the chief priests also, mocking [Him] with the scribes and elders, and Pharisees, said,

He trusted in God; let Him deliver Him now if He'll [have] Him; for He said, 'I am the Son of God.'"

And the high priest stood up and came forward and questioned Jesus, saying, "Do You answer nothing? What are these men testifying against You?"

But He kept silent and answered nothing. Again the high priest was questioning Him, saying to Him, "Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?"

And those passing by were blaspheming Him, shaking their heads and saying, "Aha! You who destroy the temple and build it in three days,

Likewise the chief priests also, mocking [Him] to each other with the scribes said, "He saved others; Himself He is not able to save.

And having blindfolded Him, they were striking His face and asking Him, saying, "Prophesy! Who is the one who struck You?"

And many other things they blasphemously spoke against Him.

Then he questioned Him with many words, but He answered him nothing.

Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." And dividing His garments, they cast lots.

The soldiers also mocked Him, coming and offering Him sour wine,

And an inscription also was written over Him, in Greek, Latin, and Hebrew letters: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Then the Jews answered and said to Him, "Do we not say well that You are a Samaritan, and You have a demon?"

Jesus answered, "I do not have a demon; but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me.

and he entered into the Praetorium again, and said to Jesus, "Where are You from?" But Jesus gave him no answer.

Jesus answered, "You would have no authority at all against Me unless it had been given to you from above. Therefore the one who betrayed Me to you has a greater sin."

Now the portion of the Scripture which he was reading was this: "He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and as a lamb before its shearer is silent, thus He opened not His mouth.

So the eunuch answered Philip and said, "I ask you, of whom does the prophet say this; about himself, or about some other [person]?"

For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you be weary and discouraged in your souls.

Now, Lord, look upon their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word,

Then Saul, still breathing murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest

And masters, do the same things towards them, giving up threatening, knowing that your own Master is in heaven, and there is no partiality with Him.

Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.

You see [it]; for You observe trouble and wrath, to deliver them into Your hands; the poor has been left to You; You are a helper to the orphan.

Into Your hands I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O Lord God of truth.

Disclose Your way to the Lord, and trust in Him; and He shall bring [it] to pass.

And Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, "Father, 'into Your hands I will commit My spirit.' " And after He said these things, He expired.

And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."

For which cause I also suffer these things; but I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I have been persuaded that He is able to guard that which I have committed to Him until that Day.

Far be it from You to do such at thing, so as to destroy the righteous with the wicked, so the righteous shall be as the wicked: far be it from You! Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?

God is a righteous Judge, and strong, and patient, not inflicting vengeance every day.

for He comes, for He comes to judge the earth; He shall judge the world in righteousness, and the people with His truth.

because He has appointed a day in which He is going to judge the world in righteousness by a Man whom He appointed, having given proof to all, by raising Him from the dead."

But according to your hardness and impenitent heart you are storing up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation, and of the righteous judgment of God,

[which is] evidence of the righteous judgment of God, so that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, on behalf of which you also suffer;

Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not only to me, but also to all those who have loved His appearing.

And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war.