27. Who is more important: the one serving or the one sitting at the table being served? Everyone thinks it’s the one being served, right? But I have been with you as the one who serves.
28. “You men have stayed with me through many struggles.
29. So I give you authority to rule with me in the kingdom the Father has given me.
30. You will eat and drink at my table in that kingdom. You will sit on thrones and judge the twelve tribes of Israel.
31. “Satan has asked to test you men like a farmer tests his wheat. O Simon, Simon,
32. I have prayed that you will not lose your faith! Help your brothers be stronger when you come back to me.”
33. But Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, I am ready to go to jail with you. I will even die with you!”
34. But Jesus said, “Peter, before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will say you don’t know me. You will say this three times.”
35. Then Jesus said to the apostles, “Remember when I sent you out without money, a bag, or sandals? Did you need anything?” The apostles said, “No.”
36. Jesus said to them, “But now if you have money or a bag, carry that with you. If you don’t have a sword, sell your coat and buy one.
37. The Scriptures say, ‘He was considered a criminal.’ Isaiah 53:12 This Scripture must happen. It was written about me, and it is happening now.”
38. The followers said, “Look, Lord, here are two swords.” Jesus said to them, “That’s enough.”
39-40. Jesus left the city and went to the Mount of Olives. His followers went with him. (He went there often.) He said to his followers, “Pray for strength against temptation.”
41. Then Jesus went about 50 steps away from them. He knelt down and prayed,