Impact: The Passion of the Christ

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Peter.

You could not watch

even one hour with me?

Master, what has happened to you?

Should I call the others, Lord?

No, John.

I don't want them to see me like this.

Are you in danger?

Should we flee, Master?

Stay here. Watch...

...pray.

What is wrong with him?

He seems afraid.

He had spoken about danger

while we ate...

He mentioned betrayal and...

That was the agreement

between me... and you?

Yes.

Where?

Where is he?

Hear me, Father.

Rise up, defend me.

Save me from the traps they set for me.

Do you really believe...

...that one man can bear

the full burden of sin?

Shelter me, O Lord.

I trust in you.

In you I take refuge.

No one man can carry this burden,

I tell you.

It is far too heavy.

Saving their souls is too costly.

No one. Ever.

No.

Never.

Father, you can do all things.

If it is possible,

let this chalice pass from me...

But let your will be done, not mine.

Who is your father?

Who are you?

Who are you looking for?

We're looking for Jesus of Nazareth.

I am he.

Hail, Rabbi!

Judas...

...you betray the Son of Man

with a kiss?

Peter!

Put it down!

Those who live by the sword

shall die by the sword.

Put it down.

Malchus! Get up!

We've got him. Let's go!

What, Mary? What is it?

Listen...

"Why is this night different

from every other night?"

"Because once we were slaves

... and we are slaves no longer"

They've seized him!

Everyone you can, hear?

To the courtyard of the High Priest.

Quick! Go!

Halt! Not so fast.

This is not your party,

you toothless vermin.

Peter...

Hey! What's going on here?

In there! Stop them!

They've arrested him!

In secret! In the night!

To hide their crime from you!

Stop them!

What are you yelling about, woman?

Who have they arrested?

Jesus.

Jesus of Nazareth!

Shut up!

She's crazy.

A criminal.

Brought in for questioning, that's all.

Broke the temple laws.

I see...

Better go tell him

there's more trouble brewing.

Tell who?

Abenader, you idiot.

Get going!

Go!

Jesus...

Are you hungry?

Yes, I am.

This is certainly a tall table!

- Who is it for?

- A rich man.

Does he like to eat standing up?

No. He prefers to eat like... so.

Tall table, tall chairs!

Well, I haven't made them yet.

This will never catch on!

Oh, no you don't!

Take off that dirty apron

before you come in.

And wash your hands.

It has begun, Lord.

So be it.

Sir, there's trouble at...

What, in the middle of the night,

Abenader?

I'm sorry.

What's the problem?

Trouble within the walls.

Caiphas had some prophet arrested.

Who?

Some Galilean.

The Pharisees apparently hate the man.

A Galilean? Who are you talking about?

Who is this beggar you bring to us?

...chained up like a condemned man.

He's Jesus, the Nazarene troublemaker.

You're Jesus of Nazareth?

They say you're a king.

Where is this kingdom of yours?

What line of kings do you descend from?

Speak up!

You're just the son

of some obscure carpenter, no?

Some say you're Elijah.

But he was carried off

to heaven in a chariot!

Why don't you say something?

You've been brought here

as a blasphemer!

What do you say to that?

Defend yourself.

I have spoken openly to everyone.

I've taught in the temple

where we all gather.

Ask those who have heard

what I have to say.

Is that how you address the high priest?

...with arrogance?

If I have spoken evil...

...tell me what evil I have said.

But if not, why do you hit me?

Yes, we'll listen to those

who heard your blasphemies.

Good!

Let's hear them.

He cures the sick by magic!

With the help of devils!

I've seen it.

He casts out devils,

with the help of devils.

He calls himself the king of the Jews!

No, he calls himself the son of God!

He said he would destroy the temple...

...and rebuild it in three days!

Worse!

He claims he's the bread of life!

And if we don't eat his flesh

or drink his blood...

...we won't inherit eternal life.

Silence!

You're all under this man's spell.

Either offer proof of his wrongdoing...

...or be quiet!

This entire proceeding is an outrage.

All I've heard from these witnesses is

mindless contradiction!

Who called this meeting anyway?

And at this hour of the night?

Where are the other members

of the council?

Get him out of here!

Get out!

A travesty!

That's what this is, a beastly travesty!

Haven't you anything to say?

No answer to these accusations?

I ask you now...

...Jesus of Nazareth...

Tell us, are you the Messiah?

...the son of the living God?

I AM...

...and you will see the Son of Man

seated at the right hand of power...

...and coming on the clouds of heaven.

Blasphemy!

You heard him.

There's no need for witnesses!

Your verdict. What is your verdict?

Death!

Haven't I seen you in the company

of the Galilean?

Yes! You're one of his disciples!

I recognize you!

Quiet! I've never met the man.

I don't know him.

You are Peter!

One of the disciples of Jesus.

I don't know the man! You are wrong!

Stop! Stop!

I've seen you before!

Stop him! He's one of them!

You're wrong, damn you!

I swear I don't know the man.

I've never seen him before.

Wherever you go, Lord, I will follow.

To prison, even to death.

Amen, I say to you...

...before the cock crows...

...three times you will deny me.

Peter?

No, no... I am unworthy!

I have denied him, Mother!

Denied him three times.

Let's go! You take care of it.

Let him pass. He's harmless.

Release him!

Take back the silver.

Here!

I've sinned, betrayed innocent blood.

Take back your silver. I don't want it!

If you think you've betrayed

innocent blood, that's your affair.

Take your money and go.

Now go!

What's wrong? Are you all right?

Look at his mouth.

Hey, can we look at it?

You need help? Can we help?

He's bleeding! Look! Blood!

Leave me alone...

...you little satans!

Aha! Cursing! Are you cursed?

He's cursed!

Yes, a curse! It's inside him, look!

Watch out,

it's like burning oil from his bones!

Get away from me! Leave me alone!

Don't condemn this Galilean.

He's holy.

You will only bring trouble on yourself.

Do you want to know my idea of trouble,

Claudia?

This stinking outpost,

that filthy rabble out there.

Do you always punish your prisoners

before they're judged?

Governor...

What accusations do you bring

against this man?

Well...

If he weren't a malefactor, we

wouldn't have brought him before you.

That's not what I asked.

Why don't you judge him

according to your own laws?

Consul, you know it's unlawful for us..

...to condemn any man to death.

To death?

What has this man done

to merit such a penalty?

He has violated our Sabbath, Consul.

Go on...

He has seduced the people...

...taught foul, disgusting doctrines.

Isn't he the prophet you welcomed

into Jerusalem only five days ago?

And now you want him dead? Can

any of you explain this madness to me?

Your Excellency, please...

So far the high priest hasn't told you

this man's greatest crime.

He's the leader of a dangerous sect...

...who hail him as the Son of David!

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