27 For who is greater, the one at the table or the one serving? Isn’t it the one at the table? But I am among you as the One who serves.
28 You are the ones who stood by Me in My trials.
29 I bestow on you a kingdom, just as My Father bestowed one on Me,
30 so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom. And you will sit on thrones judging the 12 tribes of Israel.
31 “Simon, Simon, look out! Satan has asked to sift you like wheat.
32 But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
33 “Lord,” he told Him, “I’m ready to go with You both to prison and to death! ”