Luke 22
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1Now the feast of unleavened bread drew near, which is called the Passover.Select Luke 22:1
2And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. ¶Select Luke 22:2
3Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.Select Luke 22:3
4And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him to them.Select Luke 22:4
5And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.Select Luke 22:5
6And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him to them in the absence of the multitude. ¶Select Luke 22:6
7Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.Select Luke 22:7
8And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.Select Luke 22:8
9And they said to him, Where will you that we prepare?Select Luke 22:9
10And he said to them, Behold, when you are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he enters in.Select Luke 22:10
11And you shall say to the manager of the house, The Master says to you, Where is the guest room, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?Select Luke 22:11
12And he shall show you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.Select Luke 22:12
13And they went, and found as he had said to them: and they made ready the passover.Select Luke 22:13
14And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.Select Luke 22:14
15And he said to them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:Select Luke 22:15
16For I say to you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.Select Luke 22:16
17And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:Select Luke 22:17
18For I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. ¶Select Luke 22:18
19And he took bread, and gave thanks, and broke it, and gave to them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.Select Luke 22:19
20Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. ¶Select Luke 22:20
21But, behold, the hand of him that betrays me is with me on the table.Select Luke 22:21
22And truly the Son of man goes, as it was determined: but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!Select Luke 22:22
23And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. ¶Select Luke 22:23
24And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.Select Luke 22:24
25And he said to them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority on them are called benefactors.Select Luke 22:25
26But you 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 does serve.Select Luke 22:26
27For whether is greater, he that sits at meat, or he that serves? is not he that sits at meat? but I am among you as he that serves.Select Luke 22:27
28You are they which have continued with me in my temptations.Select Luke 22:28
29And I appoint to you a kingdom, as my Father has appointed to me;Select Luke 22:29
30That you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. ¶Select Luke 22:30
31And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:Select Luke 22:31
32But I have prayed for you, that your faith fail not: and when you are converted, strengthen your brothers.Select Luke 22:32
33And he said to him, Lord, I am ready to go with you, both into prison, and to death.Select Luke 22:33
34And he said, I tell you, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that you shall thrice deny that you know me.Select Luke 22:34
35And he said to them, When I sent you without purse, and money, and shoes, lacked you any thing? And they said, Nothing.Select Luke 22:35
36Then said he to them, But now, he that has a purse, let him take it, and likewise his money: and he that has no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.Select Luke 22:36
37For I say to 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.Select Luke 22:37
38And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said to them, It is enough. ¶Select Luke 22:38
39And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.Select Luke 22:39
40And when he was at the place, he said to them, Pray that you enter not into temptation.Select Luke 22:40
41And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,Select Luke 22:41
42Saying, Father, if you be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but yours, be done.Select Luke 22:42
43And there appeared an angel to him from heaven, strengthening him.Select Luke 22:43
44And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.Select Luke 22:44
45And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,Select Luke 22:45
46And said to them, Why sleep you? rise and pray, lest you enter into temptation. ¶Select Luke 22:46
47And while he yet spoke, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near to Jesus to kiss him.Select Luke 22:47
48But Jesus said to him, Judas, betray you the Son of man with a kiss?Select Luke 22:48
49When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said to him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? ¶Select Luke 22:49
50And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.Select Luke 22:50
51And Jesus answered and said, Suffer you thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.Select Luke 22:51
52Then Jesus said to the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be you come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?Select Luke 22:52
53When I was daily with you in the temple, you stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness. ¶Select Luke 22:53
54Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest’s house. And Peter followed afar off.Select Luke 22:54
55And when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.Select Luke 22:55
56But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked on him, and said, This man was also with him.Select Luke 22:56
57And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not.Select Luke 22:57
58And after a little while another saw him, and said, You are also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.Select Luke 22:58
59And 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.Select Luke 22:59
60And Peter said, Man, I know not what you say. And immediately, while he yet spoke, the cock crew.Select Luke 22:60
61And the Lord turned, and looked on Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, Before the cock crow, you shall deny me thrice.Select Luke 22:61
62And Peter went out, and wept bitterly. ¶Select Luke 22:62
63And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him.Select Luke 22:63
64And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote you?Select Luke 22:64
65And many other things blasphemously spoke they against him. ¶Select Luke 22:65
66And 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,Select Luke 22:66
67Are you the Christ? tell us. And he said to them, If I tell you, you will not believe:Select Luke 22:67
68And if I also ask you, you will not answer me, nor let me go.Select Luke 22:68
69Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.Select Luke 22:69
70Then said they all, Are you then the Son of God? And he said to them, You say that I am.Select Luke 22:70
71And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.Select Luke 22:71
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