Luke 22:15-27

Institution of the Lord's Supper

15 And he said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you I will not eat it 1 g until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God." 17 And he took a cup, and h when he had given thanks he said, "Take this, and divide it among yourselves. 18 i For I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine g until the kingdom of God comes." 19 j And he took bread, and h when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, k "This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me." 20 And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, k "This cup that is poured out for you is l the new m covenant in my blood. 2 21 n But behold, the hand of him who betrays me is o with me on the table. 22 For the Son of Man goes p as it has been determined, but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!" 23 And they began to question one another, which of them it could be who was going to do this.

Who Is the Greatest?

24 q A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. 25 r And he said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles s exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. 26 t But not so with you. Rather, let s the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves. 27 For who is the greater, u one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But v I am among you as the one who serves.

  1. Cross References
    Luke 22:30
    That you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
    Luke 14:15
    When one of those who reclined at table with him heard these things, he said to him, "Blessed is everyone who will eat bread in the kingdom of God!
    Revelation 19:9
    And the angel said to me, "Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb." And he said to me, "These are the true words of God.
  2. Cross References
    Matthew 15:36
    He took the seven loaves and the fish, and having given thanks he broke them and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds.
  3. Cross References
    Matthew 26:29
    I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.
    Mark 14:25
    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.
  4. Cross References
    Luke 22:16
    For I tell you I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
  5. Cross References
    Luke 22:19 - 20
    And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.
    Matthew 26:26 - 28
    Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, "Take, eat; this is my body.
    Mark 14:22 - 24
    And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, "Take; this is my body.
    1 Corinthians 11:23 - 25
    For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread.
  6. Cross References
    Luke 22:17
    And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he said, "Take this, and divide it among yourselves.
  7. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 10:16
    The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ?
    John 6:53
    So Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you.
  8. Cross References
    Luke 22:19 - 20
    And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.
    Matthew 26:26 - 28
    Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, "Take, eat; this is my body.
    Mark 14:22 - 24
    And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, "Take; this is my body.
  9. Cross References
    Luke 22:19
    And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.
  10. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 3:6
    Who has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
  11. Cross References
    Exodus 24:8
    And Moses took the blood and threw it on the people and said, "Behold the blood of the covenant that the Lord has made with you in accordance with all these words.
    Zechariah 9:11
    As for you also, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit.
    Hebrews 13:20
    Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant.
  12. Cross References
    Luke 22:21 - 23
    But behold, the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table.
    Matthew 26:21 - 24
    And as they were eating, he said, "Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.
    Mark 14:18 - 21
    And as they were reclining at table and eating, Jesus said, "Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me, one who is eating with me.
    John 13:21 - 26
    After saying these things, Jesus was troubled in his spirit, and testified, "Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.
  13. Cross References
    Psalms 41:9
    Even my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted his heel against me.
    John 13:18
    I am not speaking of all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But the Scripture will be fulfilled, 'He who ate my bread has lifted his heel against me.
  14. Cross References
    Luke 22:21 - 23
    But behold, the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table.
    Matthew 26:21 - 24
    And as they were eating, he said, "Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.
    Mark 14:18 - 21
    And as they were reclining at table and eating, Jesus said, "Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me, one who is eating with me.
  15. Cross References
    Acts 2:23
    This Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men.
  16. Cross References
    Luke 9:46
    An argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest.
    Mark 9:34
    But they kept silent, for on the way they had argued with one another about who was the greatest.
  17. Cross References
    Luke 22:25 - 27
    And he said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors.
    Matthew 18:1 - 4
    At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
    Matthew 20:25 - 28
    But Jesus called them to him and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.
    Mark 10:42 - 45
    And Jesus called them to him and said to them, "You know that those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.
  18. Cross References
    1 Peter 5:3
    Not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock.
  19. Cross References
    Luke 9:48
    And said to them, "Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For he who is least among you all is the one who is great.
    Matthew 23:11
    The greatest among you shall be your servant.
  20. Cross References
    Luke 22:25
    And he said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors.
  21. Cross References
    Luke 12:37
    Blessed are those servants whom the master finds awake when he comes. Truly, I say to you, he will dress himself for service and have them recline at table, and he will come and serve them.
  22. Cross References
    Matthew 20:28
    Even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
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