Luke

22 And the feast of the unleavened bread which is called a Passover was drawing near.

2 And the High-priests and the Scribes were seeking how they might get rid of him; for they feared the people.

3 But Satan entered into Judas, him called Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve;

4 and departing he conversed with the High-priests and Captains, as to how unto them he might deliver him up.

5 And they rejoiced and bargained with him to give him silver;

6 and he freely consented and began seeking a good opportunity for delivering him up in the absence of a multitude unto them.

7 Now the day of the unleavened bread came,—on which it was needful to be sacrificing the passover.

8 And he sent forth Peter and John, saying—Go and make ready for us the passover, that we may eat.

9 And they said unto him—Where willest thou we should make ready?

10 And he said unto them—Lo! when ye have entered into the city there will meet you a man bearing an earthen-jar of water: follow him into the house into which he is entering.

11 And ye shall say unto the master of the house—The teacher saith unto thee, Where is the lodging where the passover with my disciples I may eat?

12 And he unto you will shew a large upper room spread: there make ready.

13 And departing they found according as he had said unto them, and made ready the passover.

14 And when the hour arrived he reclined, and the apostles with him.

15 And he said unto them—I have greatly desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer;

16 For I say unto you—In nowise shall I eat it until it have been fulfilled in the kingdom of God.

17 And accepting a cup giving thanks he said—Take this and divide among yourselves;

18 For I say unto you—In nowise shall I drink henceforth of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God shall come.

19 And taking a loaf he gave thanks, and brake and gave unto them, saying—This is my body [[which in your behalf is being given: this be ye doing in remembrance of me.

20 And—the cup in like manner, after the taking of supper, saying—This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which in your behalf is to be poured out.]]

21 Nevertheless lo! the hand of him who is delivering me up is with me upon the table.

22 Because the Son of Man indeed according to what is marked out goeth his way; nevertheless alas! for that man through whom he is being delivered up.

23 And they began to be enquiring together among themselves, as to which then it could be from among them who this thing was about to perpetrate!

24 And it came to pass that there was a rivalry also among them, as to which of them seemed to be greater [than the rest].

25 And he said unto them—The kings of the nations lord it over them, And they who wield authority over them benefactors are called.

26 But ye not so! On the contrary—The greater among you Let him become as the younger, And he that governeth As he that ministereth,

27 For which is greater—He that reclineth? or He that ministereth? Is not he that reclineth? But I am in your midst as he that ministereth,

28 Ye however are they who have remained throughout with me in my temptations;

29 And I covenant unto you—As my Father hath covenanted unto me—a kingdom,

30 That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, And sit upon thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

31 Simon! Simon! lo! Satan hath claimed you to sift as wheat;

32 But I have entreated for thee that thy faith may not fail. And thou once thou hast turned strengthen thy brethren.

33 But he said unto him—Lord! with thee am I ready both into prison and unto death to be going.

34 And he said: I tell thee, Peter—A cock will not crow this day, Until thrice thou deny that thou knowest me.

35 And he said unto them—When I sent you forth without purse or satchel or sandals Of anything came ye short? And they said—Of nothing!

36 And he said unto them—But now he that hath a purse let him take it, In like manner also a satchel; And he that hath nothing let him sell his mantle and buy a sword!

37 For I say unto you—This that is written must needs be completed in me,—And with lawless ones was he reckoned; For even that which concerneth me hath completion.

38 And they said—Lord, lo! two swords here! And he said unto them—’Tis enough!

39 And going out, he went according to his custom unto the Mount of Olives; and the disciples [also] followed him.

40 And coming up to the place he said unto them—Be praying, lest ye enter into temptation.

41 And he was torn from them about a stone’s throw; and bending his knees he began to pray

42 saying—Father! if thou please bear aside this cup from me. Nevertheless not my will but thine be accomplished.

43 [[And there appeared unto him a messenger from heaven strengthening him,—

44 and coming to be in an agony more intensely was he praying; and his perspiration became as if great drops of blood, falling upon the ground.]]

45 And arising from prayer he came unto his disciples, and found them falling asleep by reason of their grief;

46 and he said unto them—Why are ye slumbering? Arise! and be praying, lest ye enter into temptation.

47 While yet he was speaking lo! a multitude; and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve was leading them on,—and he drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.

48 But Jesus said to him—Judas! with a kiss the Son of Man dost thou deliver up?

49 And they who were about him seeing what would be said—Lord! shall we smite with the sword?

50 And a certain one from among them smote the High-priest’s servant, and took off his right ear.

51 But Jesus answering said—Let be—as long as this! . . . And touching the ear he healed him.

52 And Jesus said unto the High-priests and Captains of the temple and Elders, who had come against him—As against a robber have ye come out with swords and clubs?

53 Daily was I with you in the temple, and yet ye stretched not forth your hands against me! . . . But this is your hour and the authority of darkness.

54 And having arrested him they led him away, and took him into the house of the High-priest; and Peter was following afar off.

55 And they having kindled up a fire in the midst of the court and taken seats together Peter was for sitting among them.

56 But a certain maid-servant, seeing him seating himself towards the light and looking steadfastly at him said—This one also was with him.

57 But he denied saying—I know him not, woman!

58 And after a little another beholding him said—Thou also art from among them. But Peter said—Man! I am not.

59 And about one hour having passed a certain other began stoutly to insist, saying—Of a truth this one also was with him; for indeed he is a Galilaean.

60 But Peter said—Man! I know not what thou art saying! And instantly while yet he was speaking a cock crew.

61 And the Lord turned and looked at Peter; and Peter was put in mind of the declaration of the Lord, how he had said to him—Before a cock crow this day Thou wilt deny me thrice!

62 [And going forth outside he wept bitterly.]

63 And the men who held him bound kept mocking him with blows;

64 and blindfolding him questioned him, saying—Prophesy! which is he that smote thee?

65 and many other things with profane speech were they saying unto him.

66 And when it became day the Eldership of the people was gathered together—both High-priests and Scribes,—and they led him away into their high-council, saying—If thou art the Christ tell us!

67 But he said unto them—If I should tell you in nowise would ye believe,

68 And if I should put questions in nowise would ye answer;

69 But henceforth shall the Son of Man be seated on the right hand of the power of God.

70 And they all said—Thou then art the Son of God? And he unto them said—Ye say [it],—because I am.

71 And they said—What further need have we of witness? We ourselves have heard it from his mouth.