Luke 22:21-71

21But listen, the hand of the one betraying Me is with Mine on the table.

22For indeed, the Son of Man is going as it has been determined; but woe (judgment is coming) to that man by whom He is betrayed and handed over!”

23And they began to discuss among themselves which one of them it might be who was going to do this.

24Now a dispute also arose among them as to which of them was regarded to be the greatest.

25Jesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles have absolute power and lord it over them; and those in authority over them are called ‘Benefactors.’

26But it is not to be this way with you; on the contrary, the one who is the greatest among you must become like the youngest [and least privileged], and the [one who is the] leader, like the servant.

27For who is the greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at the table? But I am among you as the one who serves.

28“You are those who have remained and have stood by Me in My trials;

29and just as My Father has granted Me a kingdom, I grant you [the privilege]

30that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

31“Simon, Simon (Peter), listen! Satan has demanded permission to sift [all of] you like grain;

32but I have prayed [especially] for you [Peter], that your faith [and confidence in Me] may not fail; and you, once you have turned back again [to Me], strengthen and support your brothers [in the faith].”

33And Peter said to Him, “Lord, I am ready to go with You both to prison and to death!”

34Jesus said, “I say to you, Peter, before the rooster crows today, you will [utterly] deny three times that you know Me.”

35And He said to them, “When I sent you out without a money belt and [provision] bag and [extra] sandals, did you lack anything?” They answered, “Nothing.”

36Then He said to them, “But now, he who has a money belt is to take it along, and also his [provision] bag, and he who has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one.

37For I tell you that this [Scripture] which is written must be completed and fulfilled in Me: ‘And He was counted with the criminals’; for that which refers to Me has its fulfillment [and is settled].”

38They said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” And He said to them, “It is enough.”

39And He came out and went, as was His habit, to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples followed Him.

40When He arrived at the place [called Gethsemane], He said to them, “Pray continually that you may not fall into temptation.”

41And He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed,

42saying, “Father, if You are willing, remove this cup [of divine wrath] from Me; yet not My will, but [always] Yours be done.”

43Now an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him.

44And being in agony [deeply distressed and anguished; almost to the point of death], He prayed more intently; and His sweat became like drops of blood, falling down on the ground.

45When He rose from prayer, He came to the disciples and found them sleeping from sorrow,

46and He said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not fall into temptation.”

47While He was still speaking, a crowd came, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve [disciples], was leading the way for them. He approached Jesus to kiss Him.

48And Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

49When those who were around Him saw what was about to happen, they said, “Lord, should we strike with the sword?”

50And one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear.

51But Jesus replied, “Stop! No more of this.” And He touched the ear and healed him.

52Then Jesus said to the chief priests and officers of the temple and elders [of the Sanhedrin] who had come out against Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as you would against a robber?

53Day after day when I was with you in the temple, you did not lay hands on Me; but this hour and the power and authority of darkness are yours.”

54Then they seized Him, and led Him away and brought Him to the [elegant] house of the [Jewish] high priest. And Peter was following at a [safe] distance.

55After they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat among them.

56And a servant-girl, seeing him as he sat in the firelight and looking intently at him, said, “This man was with Him too.”

57But Peter denied it, saying, “Woman, I do not know Him!”

58A little later someone else saw him and said, “You are one of them too.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not!”

59After about an hour had passed, another man began to insist, “This man was with Him, for he is a Galilean too.”

60But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are talking about.” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed.

61The Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had told him, “Before a rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.”

62And he went out and wept bitterly [deeply grieved and distressed].

63Now the men who were holding Jesus in custody were mocking and ridiculing Him [and treating Him with contempt] and beating Him.

64They blindfolded Him and asked, “Prophesy, who is it that struck You?”

65And they were saying many other [evil and slanderous] things against Him, blaspheming [speaking sacrilegiously and abusively about] Him.

66When day came, the Council of the elders of the people (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) assembled, both chief priests and scribes; and they led Jesus away to the council chamber, saying,

67“If You are the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), tell us.” But He said to them, “If I tell you, you will not believe [what I say],

68and if I ask a question, you will not answer.

69But from now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.”

70And they all said, “Are You the Son of God, then?” He replied, “It is just as you say.”

71Then they asked, “What further need of testimony do we have? For we ourselves have heard it from His own mouth.”