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Just as my Father has given me a kingdom, I also give you a kingdom
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so you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom. And you will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
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"Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to test all of you as a farmer sifts his wheat.
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I have prayed that you will not lose your faith! Help your brothers be stronger when you come back to me."
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But Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and even to die with you!"
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But Jesus said, "Peter, before the rooster crows this day, you will say three times that you don't know me."
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Then Jesus said to the apostles, "When I sent you out without a purse, a bag, or sandals, did you need anything?" They said, "No."
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He said to them, "But now if you have a purse or a bag, carry that with you. If you don't have a sword, sell your coat and buy one.
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The Scripture says, 'He was treated like a criminal,' and I tell you this scripture must have its full meaning. It was written about me, and it is happening now."
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His followers said, "Look, Lord, here are two swords." He said to them, "That is enough."
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Jesus left the city and went to the Mount of Olives, as he often did, and his followers went with him.