Matthew 26:26-35

English Standard Version

Institution of the Lord's Supper

^26 (A)Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and ^(B)after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; ^(C)this is my body.” ²⁷ And he took a cup, and when he ^(D)had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, ²⁸ for ^(E)this is my ^(F)blood of the^[a] covenant, which is poured out for ^(G)many ^(H)for the forgiveness of sins. ²⁹ I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you ^(I)in my Father's kingdom.”

Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial

^30 (J)And when they had sung a hymn, ^(K)they went out to ^(L)the Mount of Olives. ³¹ Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of me this night. For it is written, ‘I will ^(M)strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ ³² But after I am raised up, ^(N)I will go before you to Galilee.” ^33 (O)Peter answered him, “Though they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away.” ^34 (P)Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, ^(Q)before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” ^35 (R)Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you!” And all the disciples said the same.