19. This made the disciples sad, and one after another they said to Jesus, “Surely you don't mean me!”
20. He answered, “It is one of you twelve men who is eating from this dish with me.
21. The Son of Man will die, just as the Scriptures say. But it is going to be terrible for the one who betrays me. That man would be better off if he had never been born.”
22. During the meal Jesus took some bread in his hands. He blessed the bread and broke it. Then he gave it to his disciples and said, “Take this. It is my body.”
23. Jesus picked up a cup of wine and gave thanks to God. He gave it to his disciples, and said, “Drink it!” So they all drank some.
24. Then he said, “This is my blood, which is poured out for many people, and with it God makes his agreement.
25. From now on I will not drink any wine, until I drink new wine in God's kingdom.”
26. Then they sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives.
27. Jesus said to his disciples, “All of you will reject me, as the Scriptures say,‘I will strike downthe shepherd,and the sheepwill be scattered.’
28. But after I am raised to life, I will go ahead of you to Galilee.”
29. Peter spoke up, “Even if all the others reject you, I never will!”
30. Jesus replied, “This very night before a cock crows twice, you will say three times that you don't know me.”
31. But Peter was so sure of himself that he said, “Even if I have to die with you, I will never say that I don't know you!”All the others said the same thing.
32. Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he told them, “Sit here while I pray.”
33. Jesus took along Peter, James, and John. He was sad and troubled and
34. told them, “I am so sad that I feel as if I am dying. Stay here and keep awake with me.”
35-36. Jesus walked on a little way. Then he knelt down on the ground and prayed, “Father, if it is possible, don't let this happen to me! Father, you can do anything. Don't make me suffer by making me drink from this cup. But do what you want, and not what I want.”