Key Figures — Mark 14

6 figures

Jesus
Central figure, preparing for His crucifixion.
Jesus is anointed at Bethany, institutes the Lord's Supper, prays in Gethsemane, and is betrayed and arrested.
Related passages
Judas Iscariot
Disciple who betrays Jesus.
Judas agrees to betray Jesus to the chief priests for money and later identifies Jesus with a kiss.
Related passages
- Matthew 26:14-16 (Judas agrees to betray Jesus)
- John 13:21-30 (Jesus predicts Judas' betrayal)
Peter
Disciple who denies Jesus.
Peter vows loyalty to Jesus but later denies knowing Him three times before the rooster crows.
Related passages
- Matthew 26:33-35 (Peter's promise of loyalty)
- Luke 22:54-62 (Peter's denial)
Mary of Bethany
Anoints Jesus with expensive perfume.
Mary anoints Jesus' head with costly perfume, an act Jesus commends as preparation for His burial.
Related passages
- John 12:1-8 (Mary anoints Jesus' feet)
- Matthew 26:6-13 (Parallel account of the anointing)
The Chief Priests and Scribes
Religious leaders plotting against Jesus.
They conspire to arrest and kill Jesus, seeking an opportunity to do so without causing a public uproar.
Related passages
- Matthew 26:3-5 (Chief priests plot to kill Jesus)
- John 11:47-53 (Council plots Jesus' death)
The Disciples
Followers of Jesus who partake in the Last Supper.
They prepare the Passover meal, partake in the Last Supper, and accompany Jesus to Gethsemane.
Related passages
- Luke 22:7-13 (Preparation for the Passover)
- John 13:1-17 (Jesus washes the disciples' feet)

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