16. And the disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
17. And when it was evening he cometh with the twelve.
18. And as they sat and were eating, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you shall betray me, even he that eateth with me.
19. They began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I?
20. And he said unto them, It is one of the twelve, he that dippeth with me in the dish.
21. For the Son of man goeth, even as it is written of him: but woe unto that man through whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had not been born.
22. And as they were eating, he took bread, and when he had blessed, he brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take ye: this is my body.
23. And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave to them: and they all drank of it.
24. And he said unto them, This is my blood of the covenant, which is shed for many.
25. Verily I say unto you, I will no more drink of the fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.
26. And when they had sung a hymn, they went out unto the mount of Olives.
27. And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered abroad.
28. Howbeit, after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee.
29. But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.
30. And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, that thou today, even this night, before the cock crow twice, shalt deny me thrice.