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Luke 22:16-25 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

16. For I say to you, that from this time, I will not eat it, until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God."

17. And having taken the chalice, he gave thanks, and he said: "Take this and share it among yourselves.

18. For I say to you, that I will not drink from the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God arrives."

19. And taking bread, he gave thanks and broke it and gave it to them, saying: "This is my body, which is given for you. Do this as a commemoration of me."

20. Similarly also, he took the chalice, after he had eaten the meal, saying: "This chalice is the new covenant in my blood, which will be shed for you.

21. But in truth, behold, the hand of my betrayer is with me at table.

22. And indeed, the Son of man goes according to what has been determined. And yet, woe to that man by whom he will be betrayed."

23. And they began to inquire among themselves, as to which of them might do this.

24. Now there was also a contention among them, as to which of them seemed to be the greater.

25. And he said to them: "The kings of the Gentiles dominate them; and those who hold authority over them are called beneficent.

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