• Luke 22:1

    Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.

  • Luke 22:2

    And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.

  • Luke 22:3

    Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.

  • Luke 22:4

    And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.

  • Luke 22:5

    And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.

  • Luke 22:6

    And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.

  • Luke 22:7

    Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.

  • Luke 22:8

    And he sent Peter and John, saying,Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.

  • Luke 22:9

    And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?

  • Luke 22:10

    And he said unto them,Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in.

  • Luke 22:11

    And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?

  • Luke 22:12

    And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.

  • Luke 22:13

    And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.

  • Luke 22:14

    And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.

  • Luke 22:15

    And he said unto them,With desirea I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:

  • Luke 22:16

    For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.

  • Luke 22:17

    And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said,Take this, and divide it among yourselves:

  • Luke 22:18

    For I say unto you,I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.

  • Luke 22:19

    And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying,This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.

  • Luke 22:20

    Likewise also the cup after supper, saying,This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

  • Luke 22:21

    But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.

  • Luke 22:22

    And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!

  • Luke 22:23

    And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.

  • Luke 22:24

    And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.

  • Luke 22:25

    And he said unto them,The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.

  • Luke 22:26

    But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.

  • Luke 22:27

    For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.

  • Luke 22:28

    Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations.

  • Luke 22:29

    And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;

  • Luke 22:30

    That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

  • Luke 22:31

    And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:

  • Luke 22:32

    But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

  • Luke 22:33

    And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.

  • Luke 22:34

    And he said,I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.

  • Luke 22:35

    And he said unto them,When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.

  • Luke 22:36

    Then said he unto them,But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.

  • Luke 22:37

    For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end.

  • Luke 22:38

    And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them,It is enough.

  • Luke 22:39

    And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.

  • Luke 22:40

    And when he was at the place, he said unto them,Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

  • Luke 22:41

    And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,

  • Luke 22:42

    Saying,Father, if thou be willing, removeb this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

  • Luke 22:43

    And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.

  • Luke 22:44

    And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

  • Luke 22:45

    And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,

  • Luke 22:46

    And said unto them,Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.

  • Luke 22:47

    And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.

  • Luke 22:48

    But Jesus said unto him,Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

  • Luke 22:49

    When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?

  • Luke 22:50

    And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.

  • Luke 22:51

    And Jesus answered and said,Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.

  • Luke 22:52

    Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him,Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?

  • Luke 22:53

    When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.

  • Luke 22:54

    Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.

  • Luke 22:55

    And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.

  • Luke 22:56

    But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.

  • Luke 22:57

    And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not.

  • Luke 22:58

    And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.

  • Luke 22:59

    And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean.

  • Luke 22:60

    And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.

  • Luke 22:61

    And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him,Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

  • Luke 22:62

    And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.

  • Luke 22:63

    And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him.

  • Luke 22:64

    And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?

  • Luke 22:65

    And many other things blasphemously spake they against him.

  • Luke 22:66

    And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,

  • Luke 22:67

    Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them,If I tell you, ye will not believe:

  • Luke 22:68

    And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.

  • Luke 22:69

    Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.

  • Luke 22:70

    Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them,Ye say that I am.

  • Luke 22:71

    And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.

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