Matthew 26:28-44

WPNT(i) 28 for this is my blood, that of the new covenant, that which is being shed on behalf of many for forgiveness of sins. 29 Furthermore, I tell you that I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” 30 And after hymn-singing they went out to the Mount of Olives. 31 Then Jesus says to them: “All of you will be caused to stumble because of me this night, for it is written: ‘I will strike the Shepherd and the sheep of the flock will be scattered’. 32 But after I am raised I will go before you to Galilee.” 33 Peter answered and said to Him, “Even if everyone else is caused to stumble because of you, I will never be caused to stumble”. 34 Jesus said to him, “Assuredly I say to you that this night, before any rooster crows, you will deny me three times”. 35 Peter says to Him, “Even if I have to die with you, I will not deny you!” And all the other disciples said the same. 36 Then Jesus comes with them to a place called Gethsemane, and He says to the disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray”. 37 And taking Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along He began to be troubled and distressed. 38 Then Jesus says to them: “My soul is in anguish, to the point of death. Stay here and watch with me.” 39 And going a little farther He fell on His face and prayed saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass me by; nevertheless not as I wish, but as you do”. 40 Then He comes to the disciples and finds them sleeping, and He says to Peter: “So, you (pl.) were not able to watch with me one hour! 41 Watch and pray, so that you do not enter into temptation. The spirit on its part is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 42 And going away a second time He prayed saying, “My Father, if this cup cannot pass from me unless I drink it, let your will be done”. 43 And coming He finds them sleeping again, because their eyes had been weighed down. 44 So leaving them He went away and prayed a third time, saying the same thing.