Luke 22:24–38

The Dispute over Greatness

24 Then a dispute also arose among them about who should be considered the greatest. m 25 But He said to them, n “The kings of the Gentiles dominate them, and those who have authority over them are called o ‘Benefactors.’ p 26 But it must not be like that among you. On the contrary, whoever is greatest among you must become like the youngest, q and whoever leads, like the one serving. 27 For who is greater, the one at the table or the one serving? Isn’t it the one at the table? But I am among you as the One who serves. r 28 You are the ones who stood by Me in My trials. s 29 I bestow on you a kingdom, t just as My Father bestowed one on Me, 30 so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom. u And you will sit on thrones judging the 12 tribes of Israel. v

Peter’s Denial Predicted

31 “Simon, Simon, w look out! Satan x has asked to sift you y like wheat. z 32 But I have prayed a for you b that your faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned back, strengthen c your brothers.”

33 “Lord,” d he told Him, “I’m ready to go with You both to prison and to death!”

34 “I tell you, Peter,” He said, “the rooster will not crow today until e you deny three times that you know Me!”

Be Ready for Trouble

35 He also said to them, “When I sent you out f without money-bag, traveling bag, or sandals, did you lack anything?”

“Not a thing,” they said.

36 Then He said to them, “But now, whoever has a money-bag should take it, and also a traveling bag. And whoever doesn’t have a sword should sell his robe and buy one. 37 For I tell you, what is written must be fulfilled in Me: And He was counted among the outlaws. g h Yes, what is written about Me is coming to its fulfillment.” i

38 “Lord,” they said, “look, here are two swords.”

“Enough of that!” j He told them.