Luke 22:21-37

21“But here at this table, sitting among us as a friend, is the man who will betray me.

22For it has been determined that the Son of Man must die. But what sorrow awaits the one who betrays him.”

23The disciples began to ask each other which of them would ever do such a thing.

24Then they began to argue among themselves about who would be the greatest among them.

25Jesus told them, “In this world the kings and great men lord it over their people, yet they are called ‘friends of the people.’

26But among you it will be different. Those who are the greatest among you should take the lowest rank, and the leader should be like a servant.

27Who is more important, the one who sits at the table or the one who serves? The one who sits at the table, of course. But not here! For I am among you as one who serves.

28“You have stayed with me in my time of trial.

29And just as my Father has granted me a Kingdom, I now grant you the right

30to eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom. And you will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

31“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat.

32But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.”

33Peter said, “Lord, I am ready to go to prison with you, and even to die with you.”

34But Jesus said, “Peter, let me tell you something. Before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will deny three times that you even know me.”

35Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you out to preach the Good News and you did not have money, a traveler’s bag, or an extra pair of sandals, did you need anything?” “No,” they replied.

36“But now,” he said, “take your money and a traveler’s bag. And if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one!

37For the time has come for this prophecy about me to be fulfilled: ‘He was counted among the rebels.’ Yes, everything written about me by the prophets will come true.”