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Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and handed it to them, and they all of them drank from it.
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"This is my blood," He said, "which is to be poured out on behalf of many--the blood which makes the Covenant sure.
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I solemnly tell you that never again will I taste the produce of the vine till I shall drink the new wine in the Kingdom of God."
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After singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
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Then said Jesus to them, "All of you are about to stumble and fall, for it is written, `I will strike down the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered in all directions.'
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But after I have risen to life again I will go before you into Galilee."
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"All may stumble and fall," said Peter, "yet I never will."
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"I solemnly tell you," replied Jesus, "that to-day--this night--before the cock crows twice, you yourself will three times disown me."
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"Even if I must die with you," declared Peter again and again, "I will never disown you." In like manner protested also all the disciples.
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So they came to a place called Gethsemane. There He said to His disciples, "Sit down here till I have prayed."
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Then He took with Him Peter and James and John, and began to be full of terror and distress,