Luke 22

1verseNow the feast of unleavened bread, which is called the Passover, was approaching.

2verseThe chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death, for they feared the people.

3verseSatan entered into Judas, who was also called Iscariot, who was counted with the twelve.

4verseHe went away and talked with the chief priests and captains about how he might deliver him to them.

5verseThey were glad, and agreed to give him money.

6verseHe consented and sought an opportunity to deliver him to them in the absence of the multitude.

7verseThe day of unleavened bread came, on which the Passover must be sacrificed.

8verseJesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat.”

9verseThey said to him, “Where do you want us to prepare?”

10verseHe said to them, “Behold, when you have entered into the city, a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him into the house which he enters.

11verseTell the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says to you, “Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?”’

12verseHe will show you a large, furnished upper room. Make preparations there.”

13verseThey went, found things as Jesus had told them, and they prepared the Passover.

14verseWhen the hour had come, he sat down with the twelve apostles.

15verseHe said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer,

16versefor I tell you, I will no longer by any means eat of it until it is fulfilled in God’s Kingdom.”

17verseHe received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said, “Take this and share it among yourselves,

18versefor I tell you, I will not drink at all again from the fruit of the vine, until God’s Kingdom comes.”

19verseHe took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body which is given for you. Do this in memory of me.”

20verseLikewise, he took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.

21verseBut behold, the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table.

22verseThe Son of Man indeed goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man through whom he is betrayed!”

23verseThey began to question among themselves which of them it was who would do this thing.

24verseA dispute also arose among them, which of them was considered to be greatest.

25verseHe said to them, “The kings of the nations lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’

26verseBut not so with you. Rather, the one who is greater among you, let him become as the younger, and one who is governing, as one who serves.

27verseFor who is greater, one who sits at the table, or one who serves? Isn’t it he who sits at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.

28verse“But you are those who have continued with me in my trials.

29verseI confer on you a kingdom, even as my Father conferred on me,

30versethat you may eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom. You will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”

31verseThe Lord said, “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have all of you, that he might sift you as wheat,

32versebut I prayed for you, that your faith wouldn’t fail. You, when once you have turned again, establish your brothers.”

33verseHe said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death!”

34verseHe said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will by no means crow today until you deny that you know me three times.”

35verseHe said to them, “When I sent you out without purse, bag, and sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “Nothing.”

36verseThen he said to them, “But now, whoever has a purse, let him take it, and likewise a bag. Whoever has none, let him sell his cloak, and buy a sword.

37verseFor I tell you that this which is written must still be fulfilled in me: ‘He was counted with transgressors.’ For that which concerns me is being fulfilled.”

38verseThey said, “Lord, behold, here are two swords.” He said to them, “That is enough.”

39verseHe came out and went, as his custom was, to the Mount of Olives. His disciples also followed him.

40verseWhen he was at the place, he said to them, “Pray that you don’t enter into temptation.”

41verseHe was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and he knelt down and prayed,

42versesaying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”

43verseAn angel from heaven appeared to him, strengthening him.

44verseBeing in agony, he prayed more earnestly. His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground.

45verseWhen he rose up from his prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping because of grief,

46verseand said to them, “Why do you sleep? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.”

47verseWhile he was still speaking, a crowd appeared. He who was called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He came near to Jesus to kiss him.

48verseBut Jesus said to him, “Judas, do you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?”

49verseWhen those who were around him saw what was about to happen, they said to him, “Lord, shall we strike with the sword?”

50verseA certain one of them struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.

51verseBut Jesus answered, “Let me at least do this”—and he touched his ear and healed him.

52verseJesus said to the chief priests, captains of the temple, and elders, who had come against him, “Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs?

53verseWhen I was with you in the temple daily, you didn’t stretch out your hands against me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.”

54verseThey seized him and led him away, and brought him into the high priest’s house. But Peter followed from a distance.

55verseWhen they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat among them.

56verseA certain servant girl saw him as he sat in the light, and looking intently at him, said, “This man also was with him.”

57verseHe denied Jesus, saying, “Woman, I don’t know him.”

58verseAfter a little while someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them!” But Peter answered, “Man, I am not!”

59verseAfter about one hour passed, another confidently affirmed, saying, “Truly this man also was with him, for he is a Galilean!”

60verseBut Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you are talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed.

61verseThe Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the Lord’s word, how he said to him, “Before the rooster crows you will deny me three times.”

62verseHe went out, and wept bitterly.

63verseThe men who held Jesus mocked him and beat him.

64verseHaving blindfolded him, they struck him on the face and asked him, “Prophesy! Who is the one who struck you?”

65verseThey spoke many other things against him, insulting him.

66verseAs soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people were gathered together, both chief priests and scribes, and they led him away into their council, saying,

67verse“If you are the Christ, tell us.” But he said to them, “If I tell you, you won’t believe,

68verseand if I ask, you will in no way answer me or let me go.

69verseFrom now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.”

70verseThey all said, “Are you then the Son of God?” He said to them, “You say it, because I am.”

71verseThey said, “Why do we need any more witness? For we ourselves have heard from his own mouth!”