< 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, was at hand.
2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him: for they feared the people.
And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.
3 Then Satan entered into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.
But Satan entered into Judas surnamed Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve.
4 And he went, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him to them.
And he went away, and conferred with the chief priests and the captains how he might deliver him up to them.
5 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.
And they were glad, and agreed to give him money.
6 And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him to them in the absence of the multitude.
And he consented, and sought an opportunity to deliver him up to them without tumult.
7 Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.
Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.
8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare for us the passover, that we may eat.
And he sent Peter and John, saying: Go, make ready the passover for us, that we may eat it.
9 And they said to him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?
They said to him: Where dost thou wish that we make it ready?
10 And he said to them, Behold, when ye have entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth.
And he said to them: Behold, as you go into the city, there shall meet you a man carrying a pitcher of water; follow him into the house that he enters;
11 And ye shall say to the master of the house, The Master saith to thee, Where is the guest-chamber, where I may eat the passover with my disciples?
and say to the master of the house: The Teacher says to you, Where is the room in which I may eat the passover with my disciples?
12 And he will show you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.
And he will show you a large upper room furnished; there make ready.
13 And they went and found as he had said to them: and they made ready the passover.
And they went, and found as he had said to them; and they made ready the passover.
14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.
And when the hour had come, he reclined at table, and the twelve apostles with him.
15 And he said to them, I have earnestly desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer.
And he said to them: I have greatly desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer.
16 For I say to you, I will not any more eat of it until it shall be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
For I say to you, I will eat of it no more till it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide [it] among yourselves.
And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said: Take this, and divide it among yourselves;
18 For I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
for I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine till the kingdom of God has come.
19 And 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.
And he took bread, and gave thanks; and he broke, and gave it to them, saying: This is my body, which is given for you: do this in remembrance of me.
20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup [is] the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
In like manner also, the cup, after he had supped, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is shed for you.
21 But behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me [is] with me on the table.
But, behold, the hand of him that delivers me up is with me on the table.
22 And truly the Son of man goeth as it was determined: but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!
And the Son of man goes, as it is determined; but alas for that man by whom he is delivered up.
23 And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.
And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it could be that was about to do this thing.
24 And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.
And there had been also a contention among them, which of them was thought to be the greatest.
25 And he said to them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them, are called benefactors.
And he said to them: The kings of the nations have dominion over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called benefactors.
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.
But you shall not be so; but let the greatest among you be as the younger, and him that is chief, as he that serves.
27 For which [is] greater, he that sitteth at table, or he that serveth? [is] not he that sitteth at table? but I am among you as he that serveth.
For which is greater, he that reclines at table, or he that serves? Is not he that reclines at table? But I am among you as one that serves.
28 Ye are they who have continued with me in my temptations.
You are they that have continued with me in my trials;
29 And I appoint to you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed to me;
and I appoint to you a kingdom, as my Father has appointed to 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, and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired [to have] you, that he may sift [you] as wheat:
And the Lord said: Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded you apostles for himself, that he may sift you as wheat.
32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not; and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith fail not. And when you have turned to me again, strengthen your brethren.
33 And he said to him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee both into prison, and to death.
And he said to him: Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both to prison and to death.
34 And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock will not crow this day, before thou wilt thrice deny that thou knowest me.
He replied: I tell you, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day before you have three times denied that you know me.
35 And he said to them, When I sent you without purse, and sack, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.
And he said to them: When I sent you without purse and bag and sandals, did you need any thing? They replied: Nothing.
36 Then said he to them, But now he that hath a purse, let him take [it], and likewise [his] sack: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.
Then he said to them: But now, he that has a purse, let him take it, and likewise a bag; and he that has no sword, let him sell his mantle and buy one.
37 For I say to you, that this which is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end.
For I say to you, That even this which is written must be fulfilled in me: And he was numbered with transgressors. For the things concerning me have an end.
38 And they said, Lord, behold, here [are] two swords. And he said to them, It is enough.
And they said: Lord, behold, here are two swords. He said to them: It is enough.
39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.
And after he had gone out, he went, according to custom, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples followed him.
40 And when he was at the place, he said to them, Pray, that ye enter not into temptation.
And when he came to the place, he said to them: Pray, that you enter not into temptation.
41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed.
And he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and kneeled down, and prayed,
42 Saying, Father, if thou art willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine be done.
saying: Father, if thou art willing that this cup should pass from me―yet, not my will, but thine be done.
43 And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him.
And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, to strengthen him.
44 And being in an agony, he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling to the ground.
And he was in agony, and prayed more earnestly. And his sweat was like great drops of blood falling to the ground.
45 And when he arose from prayer, and had come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow:
And he arose from prayer, and came to his disciples, and found them asleep for sorrow.
46 And said to them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.
And he said to them: Why do you sleep? Arise and pray, lest you enter into temptation.
47 And while he was yet speaking, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near to Jesus to kiss him.
And while he was yet speaking, behold a multitude; and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and came near to Jesus to kiss him.
48 But Jesus said to him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?
But Jesus said to him: Judas, do you deliver up the Son of man with a kiss?
49 When they who were about him, saw what would follow, they said to him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?
When those who were about him saw what would be done, they said to him: Lord, shall we strike with the sword?
50 And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
And a certain one of them struck the servant of the chief priest, and cut off his right ear.
51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.
And Jesus answered and said: Let this matter proceed thus far. And he touched his ear and healed him.
52 Then Jesus said to the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders who had come to him, Are ye come out as against a thief, with swords and staffs?
And Jesus said to the chief priests, and the captains of the temple, and the elders that had come against him: Have you come out with swords and clubs, as against a robber?
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.
While I was daily with you in the temple, you did not lay hands on me. But this is your hour, and the authority of darkness.
54 Then they took him, and led [him], and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed at a distance.
And they took him, and led him away, and brought him into the house of the chief priest. But Peter followed at a distance.
55 And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.
And when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the court, and had sat down together, Peter sat down in the midst of them.
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.
And a certain maid-servant saw him sitting by the fire; and, looking intently at him, she said: This man also was with him.
57 And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not.
But he denied, saying: Woman, I know him not.
58 And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.
And after a little, another saw him, and said: You also are one of them. Peter replied: Man, I am not.
59 And about the space of one hour after, another confidently affirmed, saying, In truth this [man] also was with him; for he is a Galilean.
And about one hour after, another confidently affirmed, saying: Of a truth, this man also was with him; for he is a Galilean.
60 And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he was yet speaking, the cock crowed.
But Peter said: Man, I know not what you say. And immediately, while he was speaking, the cock crew.
61 And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, Before the cock shall crow, thou wilt deny me thrice.
And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, that he had said to him, Before the cock crows, you will deny me three times.
62 And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.
And Peter went out and wept bitterly.
63 And the men that held Jesus, mocked him, and smote [him].
And the men that had Jesus in custody mocked him, and smote him.
64 And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?
And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying: Give a response; who is it that struck you?
65 And many other things blasphemously they spoke against him.
And many other impious things they said to him.
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,
And when it was day, the elders of the people, the chief priests also and scribes, met together, and led him up to the Sanhedrin, and said:
67 Saying, Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said to 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 will not believe;
68 And if I also ask [you], ye will not answer me, nor let [me] go.
and if I also ask you a question, you will not answer me, nor let me go.
69 Hereafter will the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.
Henceforth the Son of man shall sit on the right hand of the power of God.
70 Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said to them, Ye say that I am.
And they all said: You are, then, the Son of God? He said to them: You say that I am.
71 And they said, What need have we of any further testimony? for we ourselves have heard from his own mouth.
They replied: What further need have we of testimony? For we ourselves have heard from his own mouth.

< Luke 22 >