Luke 22:7-38

7Then came the preparation day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed.

8So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover meal for us, so that we may eat it.”

9They asked Him, “Where do You want us to prepare it?”

10He replied, “When you have entered the city, a man carrying an earthen jar of water will meet you; follow him into the house that he enters.

11And say to the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher asks, “Where is the guest room in which I may eat the Passover with My disciples?” ’

12Then he will show you a large upstairs room, furnished [with carpets and dining couches]; prepare the meal there.”

13They left and found it just as He had told them; and they prepared the Passover.

14When the hour [for the meal] had come, Jesus reclined at the table, and the apostles with Him.

15He said to them, “I have earnestly wanted to eat this Passover with you before I suffer;

16for I say to you, I will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”

17And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He said, “Take this and share it among yourselves;

18for I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine from now on until the kingdom of God comes.”

19And when He had taken bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”

20And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup, which is poured out for you, is the new covenant [ratified] in My blood.

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.”