Mark 14:24-37

English Standard Version

²⁴ And he said to them, ^(A)“This is my ^(B)blood of the^[a] covenant, which is poured out for ^(C)many. ²⁵ Truly, I say to you, I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.”

Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial

^26 (D)And when they had sung a hymn, ^(E)they went out to ^(F)the Mount of Olives. ²⁷ And Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away, for it is written, ‘I will ^(G)strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’ ²⁸ But after I am raised up, ^(H)I will go before you to Galilee.” ^29 (I)Peter said to him, “Even though they all fall away, I will not.” ³⁰ And ^(J)Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before ^(K)the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” ³¹ But ^(L)he said emphatically, “If I must die with you, I will not deny you.” And they all said the same.

Jesus Prays in Gethsemane

^32 (M)And they went ^(N)to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” ³³ And he took with him ^(O)Peter and James and John, and began ^(P)to be greatly distressed and troubled. ³⁴ And he said to them, ^(Q)“My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and ^(R)watch.”^{[b] 35} And going a little farther, he fell on the ground ^(S)and prayed that, if it were possible, ^(T)the hour might pass from him. ³⁶ And he said, ^(U)“Abba, Father, ^(V)all things are possible for you. Remove ^(W)this cup from me. ^(X)Yet not what I will, but what you will.” ³⁷ And he came and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, “Simon, are you asleep? Could you not watch one hour?