17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this and divide among yourselves;

18 For I say unto you, that I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.

19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you; this do in remembrance of me.

20 Likewise also the cup, after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood which is shed for you.

21 But behold, the hand of him who betrayeth me is with me on the table.

22 And truly the Son of Man goeth as it was determined; but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed.

23 And they began to inquire among themselves, Who of them it was who should do this thing.

24 There was also a strife among them, who of them should be accounted the greatest.

25 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and they who exercise authority upon them, are called benefactors.

26 But it ought not to be so with you; but he who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he who is chief, as he who doth serve.

27 For whether is he greater, who sitteth at meat, or he who serveth? I am not as he who sitteth at meat, but I am among you as he who serveth.

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