Luke 22:14–38

The Institution of the Lord’s Supper

¹⁴When the hour came, he took his place at the table, and the apostles with him. ¹⁵He said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer, ¹⁶for I tell you, I will not eat it^g until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”^{* 17}Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves, ¹⁸for I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” ¹⁹Then he took a loaf of bread, and when he had 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 he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.^{h 21}But see, the one who betrays me is with me, and his hand is on the table.^{* 22}For the Son of Man is going as it has been determined, but woe to that one by whom he is betrayed!”^{* 23}Then they began to ask one another which one of them it could be who would do this.

The Dispute about Greatness

²⁴A dispute also arose among them as to which one of them was to be regarded as the greatest.^{* 25}But he said to them, “The kings of the gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors.^{* 26}But not so with you; rather, the greatest among you must become like the youngest and the leader like one who serves.^{* 27}For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.^*

²⁸“You are those who have stood by me in my trials,^{* 29}and I confer on you, just as my Father has conferred on me, a kingdom,^{* 30}so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.^*

Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial

³¹“Simon, Simon, listen! Satan has demandedⁱ to sift all of you like wheat,^{* 32}but I have prayed for you that your own faith may not fail, and you, when once you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”^{* 33}And he said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death!” ³⁴Jesus^j said, “I tell you, Peter, the cock will not crow this day until you have denied three times that you know me.”

Purse, Bag, and Sword

³⁵He said to them, “When I sent you out without a purse, bag, or sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “No, not a thing.”^{* 36}He said to them, “But now, the one who has a purse must take it, and likewise a bag. And the one who has no sword must sell his cloak and buy one. ³⁷For I tell you, this scripture must be fulfilled in me, ‘And he was counted among the lawless,’ and indeed what is written about me is being fulfilled.”^{* 38}They said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” He replied, “It is enough.”