4 [26:26]And as they were eating Jesus took the bread, and having blessed, broke and gave to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. [26:27] And taking the cup, and giving thanks, he gave it to them, saying, Drink you all of it; [26:28]this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. [26:29]And I tell you that I will not drink henceforth of this product of the vine, till that day when I drink it with you new in the kingdom of my Father. [26:30]And having sung a hymn they went out to the Mount of Olives. 5 [26:31]Then Jesus said to them, You will all be offended with me this night; for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered; [26:32]but after I have risen I will go before you into Galilee. [26:33]And Peter answered and said to him, If all men shall be offended with you, I will not. [26:34]Jesus said to him, I tell you truly, that this night, before the cock crows, you will deny me thrice. [26:35]Peter said to him, If it should be necessary for me to die with you, I will by no means deny you. And all the disciples said the same. CHAPTER XXIV. CHRIST IN GETHSEMANE, AND BEFORE THE SANHEDRIM. 1 [26:36]THEN Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to the disciples, Sit here, till I go and pray there. [26:37]And taking Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and dejected. [26:38]Then he said to them, My soul is sorrowful even to death; remain here and watch with me. [26:39]And going forward a little, he fell on his face, and prayed and said, My Father, if it is possible let this cup pass from me; but not as I will, but as thou wilt. [26:40]And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, Are you so unable to watch with me one hour? [26:41]Watch and pray that you enter not into trial; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. 2 [26:42]Going away again a second time, he prayed, saying, My Father, if this cup cannot pass from me unless I drink it, thy will be done. [26:43]And he came and found them sleeping again, for their eyes were heavy. [26:44]And leaving them, again he went away and prayed, saying the same words. [26:45]Then he came to the disciples and said to them, Do you sleep still and take your rest? Behold the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is delivered into the hands of sinners. [26:46]Arise, let us go; behold, he that betrays me is at hand.