< Luke 22 >

1 Now the feast of unleavened bread was coming near, which is called Passover.
Now the feast of unleavened bread, which is called the Passover, was approaching.
2 And the chief priests and the scholars sought how they might kill him, for they feared the people.
The chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death, for they feared the people.
3 And Satan entered into Judas who was called Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.
Satan entered into Judah, who was also called Iscariot, who was counted with the twelve.
4 And having departed, he conversed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him to them.
He went away and talked with the chief priests and captains about how he might deliver him to them.
5 And they were glad, and agreed together to give him silver.
They were glad, and agreed to give him money.
6 And he consented and sought opportunity to betray him to them apart from the multitude.
He consented and sought an opportunity to deliver him to them in the absence of the multitude.
7 And the day of unleavened bread came during which it was necessary to kill the Passover.
The day of unleavened bread came, on which the Passover must be sacrificed.
8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, After departing, prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat.
Yeshua sent Peter and Yochanan, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat.”
9 And they said to him, Where do thou want that we should prepare?
They said to him, “Where do you want us to prepare?”
10 And he said to them, Behold, having entered into the city, a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water. Follow him into the house where he enters.
He said to them, “Behold, when you have entered into the city, a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him into the house which he enters.
11 And ye shall say to the house-ruler, The teacher says to thee, Where is the guest room where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?
Tell the master of the house, ‘The Rabbi says to you, “Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?”’
12 And he will show you a large upper room furnished. Prepare there.
He will show you a large, furnished upper room. Make preparations there.”
13 And having gone, they found just as he said to them, and they prepared the Passover.
They went, found things as Yeshua had told them, and they prepared the Passover.
14 And when the hour came, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.
When the hour had come, he sat down with the twelve emissaries.
15 And he said to them, With desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before my suffering.
He said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer,
16 For I say to you, that I will eat of it no more, no, not till when it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
for I tell you, I will no longer by any means eat of it until it is fulfilled in God’s Kingdom.”
17 And having taken a cup, having expressed thanks, he said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves.
He received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said, “Take this and share it amongst yourselves,
18 For I say to you, that I will, no, not drink from the fruit of the grapevine till when the kingdom of God comes.
for I tell you, I will not drink at all again from the fruit of the vine, until God’s Kingdom comes.”
19 And after taking bread, having expressed thanks, he broke in pieces, and gave to them, saying, This is my body that is given for you. Do ye this in my memory.
He took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body which is given for you. Do this in memory of me.”
20 Likewise also the cup after dining, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood being shed for you.
Likewise, he took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.
21 Nevertheless behold, the hand of the man who betrays me is with me on the table.
But behold, the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table.
22 And the Son of man indeed goes according to that which has been determined, nevertheless woe to that man through whom he is betrayed!
The Son of Man indeed goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man through whom he is betrayed!”
23 And they began to question among themselves who then of them would be going do this thing.
They began to question amongst themselves which of them it was who would do this thing.
24 And also a dispute develop among them, which of them is considered to be greater.
A dispute also arose amongst them, which of them was considered to be greatest.
25 And he said to them, The kings of the Gentiles have dominion over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called Benefactors.
He said to them, “The kings of the nations lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’
26 But ye are not this way. Rather, the greater among you, shall become as the newer, and he who leads, as he who serves.
But not so with you. Rather, the one who is greater amongst you, let him become as the younger, and one who is governing, as one who serves.
27 For who ranks higher, he who sits dining, or he who serves? Is it not he who sits dining? But I am in the midst of you as he who serves.
For who is greater, one who sits at the table, or one who serves? Isn’t it he who sits at the table? But I am amongst you as one who serves.
28 But ye are those who have continued with me in my trials.
“But you are those who have continued with me in my trials.
29 And I appoint to you, just as my Father appointed to me a kingdom,
I confer on you a kingdom, even as my Father conferred on me,
30 that ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
that you may eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom. You will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”
31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you to sift you as wheat,
The Lord said, “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have all of you, that he might sift you as wheat,
32 but I prayed for thee, so that thy faith may not fail. And thou, when thou have returned, strengthen thy brothers.
but I prayed for you, that your faith wouldn’t fail. You, when once you have turned again, establish your brothers.”
33 And he said to him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee both to prison and to death.
He said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death!”
34 And he said, I say to thee, Peter, a cock will, no, not sound today, before thou will thrice deny that thou know me.
He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will by no means crow today until you deny that you know me three times.”
35 And he said to them, When I sent you without bag and pouch and shoes, did ye lack anything? And they said, Nothing.
He said to them, “When I sent you out without purse, bag, and sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “Nothing.”
36 Then he said to them, But now, he who has a bag, let him take it, and likewise a pouch. And he who has no sword, let him sell his cloak and buy.
Then he said to them, “But now, whoever has a purse, let him take it, and likewise a bag. Whoever has none, let him sell his cloak, and buy a sword.
37 For I say to you, that this that is written is still necessary to be completed in me, And he was counted with lawless men, for these things about me also have fulfillment.
For I tell you that this which is written must still be fulfilled in me: ‘He was counted with transgressors.’ For that which concerns me is being fulfilled.”
38 And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said to them, It is enough.
They said, “Lord, behold, here are two swords.” He said to them, “That is enough.”
39 And having come out, he proceeded according to his habit to the mount of Olives, and his disciples also followed him.
He came out and went, as his custom was, to the Mount of Olives. His disciples also followed him.
40 And when he came at the place, he said to them, Pray ye not to enter into temptation.
When he was at the place, he said to them, “Pray that you don’t enter into temptation.”
41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's throw. And he knelt down and prayed,
He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and he knelt down and prayed,
42 saying, Father, if thou want, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless not my will, but thine be done.
saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”
43 And an agent from heaven appeared to him, strengthening him.
An angel from heaven appeared to him, strengthening him.
44 And having become in agony he prayed more intensely, and his sweat became like drops of blood falling down to the ground.
Being in agony, he prayed more earnestly. His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground.
45 And after rising up from his prayer, having come to the disciples, he found them sleeping from sorrow.
When he rose up from his prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping because of grief,
46 And said to them, Why sleep ye? Having risen, pray that ye may not enter into temptation.
and said to them, “Why do you sleep? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.”
47 While he yet spoke, behold, a multitude, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them. And he came near to Jesus to kiss him.
While he was still speaking, a crowd appeared. He who was called Judah, one of the twelve, was leading them. He came near to Yeshua to kiss him.
48 But Jesus said to him, Judas, thou betray the Son of man with a kiss?
But Yeshua said to him, “Judah, do you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?”
49 And when those who were around him saw what would be, they said, Lord, shall we strike with the sword?
When those who were around him saw what was about to happen, they said to him, “Lord, shall we strike with the sword?”
50 And a certain one of them struck the bondman of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
A certain one of them struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
51 But having answered, Jesus said, Allow ye as far as this. And having touched his ear, he healed him.
But Yeshua answered, “Let me at least do this”—and he touched his ear and healed him.
52 And Jesus said to the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and elders, who came to him, Have ye come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs?
Yeshua said to the chief priests, captains of the temple, and elders, who had come against him, “Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs?
53 When I was with you daily in the temple, ye did not stretch forth hands against me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
When I was with you in the temple daily, you didn’t stretch out your hands against me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.”
54 And having seized him, they led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. But Peter followed from afar.
They seized him and led him away, and brought him into the high priest’s house. But Peter followed from a distance.
55 And having kindled a fire in the midst of the court, and having sat down together, Peter sat in the midst of them.
When they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat amongst them.
56 But a certain servant girl having seen him sitting near the light, and having looked intently upon him, she said, This man was also with him.
A certain servant girl saw him as he sat in the light, and looking intently at him, said, “This man also was with him.”
57 But he denied him, saying, Woman, I do not know him.
He denied Yeshua, saying, “Woman, I don’t know him.”
58 And after a little while, another man having see him, said, Thou also are from them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.
After a little while someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them!” But Peter answered, “Man, I am not!”
59 And about one hour having passed, some other man insisted, saying, In truth this man was also with him, for he is also a Galilean.
After about one hour passed, another confidently affirmed, saying, “Truly this man also was with him, for he is a Galilean!”
60 And Peter said, Man, I do not know what thou are saying. And immediately, while he still spoke, a cock sounded.
But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you are talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed.
61 And having turned, the Lord looked on Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he said to him, Before a cock sounds thou will deny me thrice.
The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the Lord’s word, how he said to him, “Before the rooster crows you will deny me three times.”
62 And having gone outside, Peter wept bitterly.
He went out, and wept bitterly.
63 And the men who held Jesus mocked him, while striking him.
The men who held Yeshua mocked him and beat him.
64 And having covered him, they struck his face, and demanded him, saying, Prophesy! Who is he who struck thee?
Having blindfolded him, they struck him on the face and asked him, “Prophesy! Who is the one who struck you?”
65 And they spoke many other things against him, railing against him.
They spoke many other things against him, insulting him.
66 And when it became day, the eldership of the people, the chief priests, and the scholars, came together, and led him into their council, saying,
As soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people were gathered together, both chief priests and scribes, and they led him away into their council, saying,
67 If thou are the Christ, tell us. And he said to them, If I tell you, ye will not believe,
“If you are the Messiah, tell us.” But he said to them, “If I tell you, you won’t believe,
68 and if I also ask, ye will, no, not answer nor release.
and if I ask, you will in no way answer me or let me go.
69 From henceforth the Son of man will be sitting at the right hand of the power of God.
From now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.”
70 And they all said, Therefore thou are the Son of God? And he said to them, Ye say that I am.
They all said, “Are you then the Son of God?” He said to them, “You say it, because I am.”
71 And they said, What further need have we of testimony? For we have heard from his mouth.
They said, “Why do we need any more witness? For we ourselves have heard from his own mouth!”

< Luke 22 >