Matthew 26:26-35

26While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after giving thanks he broke it, gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat, this is my body.”

27And after taking the cup and giving thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you,

28for this is my blood, the blood of the covenant, that is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

29I tell you, from now on I will not drink of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”

30After singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

31Then Jesus said to them, “This night you will all fall away because of me, for it is written: ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’

32But after I am raised, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”

33Peter said to him, “If they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away!”

34Jesus said to him, “I tell you the truth, on this night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.”

35Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will never deny you.” And all the disciples said the same thing.