Those parts of the four Gospels that describe these events are known as the "Passion narratives".

"The Passion narratives are much more complex."

It makes use of recitative to tell the Passion narrative and initially intersperses reflective chorales but later arias and choruses as well.

Scholars believe the Passion narrative was the earliest continuous account of events in the life of Jesus to take a fixed form.

The book contains a collection of personal prayers and private devotions, including the Passion narrative from each of the four Gospels.

The Passion narrative of the Gospel of John is sung or read, often divided between more than one singer or reader.

The major exception to these less direct references to persecution is the Passion narrative in 22:1-23:56.

The closing chorale sets the same verse thrice, likely representing the Trinity and drawing the listener's attention to the Passion narrative.

Procession with palms and a bagpiper from Gramercy Park to the church, where a dramatic reading of the Passion narrative will be given.

Although it follows the Passion narrative, the section is chiefly concerned with the character and motivation of Judas.