New International Reader's Version

Luke 22:15-24 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

15. He said to them, "I have really looked forward to eating this Passover meal with you. I wanted to do this before I suffer.

16. I tell you, I will not eat the Passover meal again until it is celebrated in God's kingdom."

17. After Jesus took the cup, he gave thanks. He said, "Take this cup and share it among yourselves.

18. I tell you, I will not drink wine with you again until God's kingdom comes."

19. Then Jesus took bread. He gave thanks and broke it. He handed it to them and said, "This is my body. It is given for you. Every time you eat it, do it in memory of me."

20. In the same way, after the supper he took the cup. He said, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood. It is poured out for you.

21. But someone here is going to hand me over to my enemies. His hand is with mine on the table.

22. The Son of Man will go to his death, just as God has already decided. But how terrible it will be for the one who hands him over!"

23. The apostles began to ask each other about this. They wondered which one of them would do it.

24. They also started to argue. They disagreed about which of them was thought to be the most important person.