27. And He took a cup, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, Drink of it, all of you;
28. For this is My blood of the new covenant, which [ratifies the agreement and] is being poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. [Exod. 24:6-8.]
29. I say to you, I shall not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it with you new and of superior quality in My Father's kingdom.
30. And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
31. Then Jesus said to them, You will all be offended and stumble and fall away because of Me this night [distrusting and deserting Me], for it is written, I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered. [Zech. 13:7.]
32. But after I am raised up [to life again], I will go ahead of you to Galilee.
33. Peter declared to Him, Though they all are offended and stumble and fall away because of You [and distrust and desert You], I will never do so.
34. Jesus said to him, Solemnly I declare to you, this very night, before a single rooster crows, you will deny and disown Me three times.
35. Peter said to Him, Even if I must die with You, I will not deny or disown You! And all the disciples said the same thing.
36. Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and He told His disciples, Sit down here while I go over yonder and pray.