21 The Son of Man will die, just as the Scriptures say. But it is going to be terrible for the one who betrays me. That man would be better off if he had never been born.”
22 During the meal Jesus took some bread in his hands. He blessed the bread and broke it. Then he gave it to his disciples and said, “Take this. It is my body.”
23 Jesus picked up a cup of wine and gave thanks to God. He gave it to his disciples, and said, “Drink it!” So they all drank some.
24 Then he said, “This is my blood, which is poured out for many people, and with it God makes his agreement.
25 From now on I will not drink any wine, until I drink new wine in God's kingdom.”
26 Then they sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives.
27 Jesus said to his disciples, “All of you will reject me, as the Scriptures say,‘I will strike downthe shepherd,and the sheepwill be scattered.’