022:023 They began to question among themselves, which of them it
was who would do this thing.
022:024 There arose also a contention among them, which of them was
considered to be greatest.
022:025 He said to them, "The kings of the nations lord it over them,
and those who have authority over them are called 'benefactors.'
022:026 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.
022:027 For who is greater, one who sits at the table, or one who serves?
Isn't it he who sits at the table? But I am in the midst
of you as one who serves.
022:028 But you are those who have continued with me in my trials.
022:029 I confer on you a kingdom, even as my Father conferred on me,
022:030 that you may eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom.
You will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel."
022:031 The Lord said, "Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have you,
that he might sift you as wheat,
022:032 but I prayed for you, that your faith wouldn't fail.
You, when once you have turned again, establish your brothers{The
word for "brothers" here may be also correctly translated
"brothers and sisters" or "siblings."}."
022:033 He said to him, "Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison
and to death!"
022:034 He said, "I tell you, Peter, the rooster will by no means crow
today until you deny that you know me three times."
022:035 He said to them, "When I sent you out without purse, and wallet,
and shoes, did you lack anything?" They said, "Nothing."
022:036 Then he said to them, "But now, whoever has a purse,
let him take it, and likewise a wallet. Whoever has none,
let him sell his cloak, and buy a sword.
022:037 For I tell you that this which is written must still be fulfilled
in me: 'He was counted with the lawless.'{Isaiah 53:12} For
that which concerns me has an end."
022:038 They said, "Lord, behold, here are two swords." He said to them,
"That is enough."
022:039 He came out, and went, as his custom was, to the Mount of Olives.
His disciples also followed him.
022:040 When he was at the place, he said to them, "Pray that you
don't enter into temptation."
022:041 He was withdrawn from them about a stone's throw, and he knelt
down and prayed,
022:042 saying, "Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me.
Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done."
022:043 An angel from heaven appeared to him, strengthening him.
022:044 Being in agony he prayed more earnestly. His sweat became
like great drops of blood falling down on the ground.
022:045 When he rose up from his prayer, he came to the disciples,
and found them sleeping because of grief,
022:046 and said to them, "Why do you sleep? Rise and pray that you
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