27. Then Jesus took a cup. He thanked God for it and gave it to the followers. He said, “Every one of you drink this.
28. This is my blood which begins the new agreement that God makes with his people. This blood is poured out for many to forgive their sins.
29. I tell you this: I will not drink of this fruit of the vine again until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”
30. They sang a hymn. Then they went out to the Mount of Olives.
31. Jesus told the followers, “Tonight you will lose your faith because of me. It is written in the Scriptures:‘I will kill the shepherd,and the sheep will scatter.’ Zechariah 13:7