Catholic Public Domain Version

Luke 22:19-31 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

19. And taking bread, he gave thanks and broke it and gave it to them, saying: "This is my body, which is given for you. Do this as a commemoration of me."

20. Similarly also, he took the chalice, after he had eaten the meal, saying: "This chalice is the new covenant in my blood, which will be shed for you.

21. But in truth, behold, the hand of my betrayer is with me at table.

22. And indeed, the Son of man goes according to what has been determined. And yet, woe to that man by whom he will be betrayed."

23. And they began to inquire among themselves, as to which of them might do this.

24. Now there was also a contention among them, as to which of them seemed to be the greater.

25. And he said to them: "The kings of the Gentiles dominate them; and those who hold authority over them are called beneficent.

26. But it must not be so with you. Instead, whoever is greater among you, let him become the lesser. And whoever is the leader, let him become the server.

27. For who is greater: he who sits at table, or he who serves? Is not he who sits at table? Yet I am in your midst as one who serves.

28. But you are those who have remained with me during my trials.

29. And I dispose to you, just as my Father has disposed to me, a kingdom,

30. so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and so that you may sit upon thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel."

31. And the Lord said: "Simon, Simon! Behold, Satan has asked for you, so that he may sift you like wheat.