Amplified Bible

Luke 22:19-26 Amplified Bible (AMP)

19. Then 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.

20. And in like manner, He took the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament or covenant [ratified] in My blood, which is shed (poured out) for you.

21. But, behold, the hand of him who is now engaged in betraying Me is with Me on the table. [Ps. 41:9.]

22. For the Son of Man is going as it has been determined and appointed, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed and delivered up!

23. And they began to inquire among themselves which of them it was who was about to do this. [Ps. 41:9.]

24. Now an eager contention arose among them [as to] which of them was considered and reputed to be the greatest.

25. But Jesus said to them, The kings of the Gentiles are deified by them and exercise lordship [ruling as emperor-gods] over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors and well-doers.

26. But this is not to be so with you; on the contrary, let him who is the greatest among you become like the youngest, and him who is the chief and leader like one who serves.