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Jesus replied, "The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me.124The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him.2 But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born."25
Then Judas, the one who would betray him,3 said, "Surely not I, Rabbi?"4 Jesus answered, "Yes, it is you."a26
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it,5 and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body."27
Then he took the cup,6 gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you.28This is my blood of theb covenant,7 which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.829I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you9 in my Father's kingdom."30
When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.10
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Then Jesus told them, "This very night you will all fall away on account of me,11 for it is written: " 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'c1232But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee."1333
Peter replied, "Even if all fall away on account of you, I never will."
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