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.
25. Jesus said to them, "The kings of the nations hold power over their people. And those who order them around call themselves Protectors.
26. But you must not be like that. Instead, the most important among you should be like the youngest. The one who rules should be like the one who serves.
27. "Who is more important? Is it the one at the table, or the one who serves? Isn't it the one who is at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.
28. You have stood by me during my troubles.
29. And I give you a kingdom, just as my Father gave me a kingdom.