< Luke 22 >

1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.
Now the feast of unleavened bread, which is called the Passover, drew near.
2 And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death; for they feared the people.
The chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill him, 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 Judas, who was called Iscariot, who was numbered with the twelve.
4 And he went away, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might deliver him unto 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 covenanted to give him money.
They were glad, and agreed to give him money.
6 And he consented, and sought opportunity to deliver him unto them in the absence of the multitude.
He consented, and sought an opportunity to deliver him to them in the absence of the crowd.
7 And the day of unleavened bread came, on which the passover must be sacrificed.
The day of unleavened bread came, on which the Passover lamb must be sacrificed.
8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and make ready for us the passover, that we may eat.
He sent Peter and John, saying, "Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat."
9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we make ready?
They said to him, "Where do you want us to prepare?"
10 And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house whereinto he goeth.
He said to them, "Look, 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 unto the master of the house, The Teacher saith unto thee, Where is the guest-chamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?
Tell the master of the house, 'The Teacher 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: there make ready.
He will show you a large, furnished upper room. Make preparations there."
13 And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
They went, found things as he had told them, and they prepared the Passover.
14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the apostles with him.
When the hour had come, he reclined at the table, and the apostles joined him.
15 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:
He said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer,
16 for I say unto you, I shall not eat it, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
for I say to you, I will not eat of it again until it is fulfilled in the Kingdom of God."
17 And he received a cup, and when he had given 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 among yourselves,
18 for I say unto you, I shall not drink from henceforth of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
for I tell you, from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes."
19 And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave to them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
He took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and gave to them, saying, "This is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me."
20 And the cup in like manner after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, [even] that which is poured out for you.
Likewise, he took the cup after they had eaten, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.
21 But behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.
But look, the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table.
22 For the Son of man indeed goeth, as it hath been determined: but woe unto 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, which of them it was that should do this thing.
They began to question among themselves, which of them it was who would do this thing.
24 And there arose also a contention among them, which of them was accounted to be greatest.
There arose also a contention among them, which of them was considered to be greatest.
25 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles have lordship over them; and they that have 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 [shall] not [be] so: but he that is the greater among you, let him become as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.
But not so with you. But one who is the greater among you, let him become as the younger, and one who is governing, as one who serves.
27 For which is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am in the midst of you as he that serveth.
For who is greater, one who sits at the table, or one who serves? Is it not he who sits at the table? But I am in the midst of you as one who serves.
28 But ye are they that have continued with me in my temptations;
But you are those who have continued with me in my trials.
29 and I appoint unto you a kingdom, even as my Father appointed unto me,
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 ye shall sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel."
31 Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have you, that he might sift you as wheat:
And the Lord said, "Simon, Simon, look, Satan has demanded to have you all, to sift you like wheat,
32 but I made supplication for thee, that thy faith fail not; and do thou, when once thou hast turned again, establish thy brethren.
but I prayed for you, that your faith would not fail. You, when once you have turned again, establish your brothers."
33 And he said unto him, Lord, with thee I am ready to go 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 tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, until thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest 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 unto them, When I sent you forth without purse, and wallet, and shoes, lacked ye anything? And they said, Nothing.
He said to them, "When I sent you out without money bag, and pack, and shoes, did you lack anything?" They said, "Nothing."
36 And he said unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise a wallet; and he that hath none, let him sell his cloak, and buy a sword.
Then he said to them, "But now, whoever has a money bag must take it, and likewise a pack. Whoever has none, must sell his cloak, and buy a sword.
37 For I say unto you, that this which is written must be fulfilled in me, And he was reckoned with transgressors: for that which concerneth me hath fulfilment.
For I tell you that this which is written must still be fulfilled in me: 'And he was numbered with transgressors.' For that which concerns me has an end."
38 And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.
They said, "Lord, look, here are two swords." He said to them, "That is enough."
39 And he came out, and went, as his custom was, unto the mount of Olives; and the 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 was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.
When he was at the place, he said to them, "Pray that you do not enter into temptation."
41 And he was parted from them about a stone’s cast; and he kneeled down and prayed,
He was withdrawn from them about a stone's throw, and he knelt down and prayed,
42 saying, Father, if thou be willing, 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 there appeared unto him an angel from heaven, strengthening him.
And an angel from heaven appeared to him, strengthening him.
44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became as it were great drops of blood falling down upon the ground.
Being in agony he prayed more earnestly. His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground.
45 And when he rose up from his prayer, he came unto the disciples, and found them sleeping for sorrow,
When he rose up from his prayer, he came to the disciples, and found them sleeping because of grief,
46 and said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, that ye enter not into temptation.
and said to them, "Why do you sleep? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation."
47 While he yet spake, behold, a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them; and he drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.
While he was still speaking, look, a crowd came, and he who was called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He came near to Jesus to kiss him.
48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?
But Jesus said to him, "Judas, do you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?"
49 And when they that were about him saw what would follow, they said, Lord, shall we smite 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 smote the servant of the high priest, and struck off his right ear.
A certain one of them struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
51 But Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye [them] thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.
But Jesus answered and said, "No more of this." Then he touched his ear and healed him.
52 And Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and elders, that were come against him, Are ye come out, as against a robber, with swords and staves?
Jesus 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 daily with you in the temple, ye stretched not forth your hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
When I was with you in the temple daily, you did not stretch out your hands against me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness."
54 And they seized him, and led him [away], and brought him into the high priest’s house. But Peter followed afar off.
They seized him, and led him away, and brought him into the high priest's house. But Peter followed from a distance.
55 And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the court, and had 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 among them.
56 And a certain maid seeing him as he sat in the light [of the fire], and looking stedfastly upon him, said, This man also was 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, saying, Woman, I know him not.
But he denied it, saying, "Woman, I do not know him."
58 And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou also art [one] of them. But 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 after the space of about one hour another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this man also was with him; for he is a Galilæan.
After about one hour passed, another confidently affirmed, saying, "Truly this man also was with him, for he is a Galilean."
60 But Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.
But Peter said, "Man, I do not know what you are talking about." Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed.
61 And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how that he said unto him, Before the cock crow this day thou shalt 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 today you will deny me three times."
62 And he went out, and wept bitterly.
And he went out, and wept bitterly.
63 And the men that held [Jesus] mocked him, and beat him.
The men who held him began mocking and beating him.
64 And they blindfolded him, and asked him, saying, Prophesy: who is he that struck thee?
And having blindfolded him, they were striking his face and kept asking him, saying, "Prophesy, who is the one who struck you?"
65 And many other things spake they against him, reviling him.
They spoke many other things against him, insulting him.
66 And as soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people was gathered together, both chief priests and scribes; and they led him away into their council, saying,
As soon as it was day, the council of the elders of the people gathered together, both chief priests and scribes, and they led him away into their council, saying,
67 If thou art the Christ, tell us. But he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:
"If you are the Christ, tell us." But he said to them, "If I tell you, you won't believe,
68 and if I ask [you], ye will not answer.
and if I ask, you will not answer me, or let me go.
69 But from henceforth shall the Son of man be seated 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, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am.
They all said, "Are you then the Son of God?" He said to them, "You say that I am."
71 And they said, What further need have we of witness? for we ourselves have heard from his own mouth.
They said, "Why do we need any more witness? For we ourselves have heard from his own mouth."

< Luke 22 >