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.
30. Then you will eat and drink at my table in my kingdom. And you will sit on thrones, judging the 12 tribes of Israel.
31. "Simon, Simon! Satan has asked to sift you disciples like wheat.
32. But I have prayed for you, Simon. I have prayed that your faith will not fail. When you have turned back, help your brothers to be strong."
33. But Simon replied, "Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death."