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Then he took a loaf of bread, gave thanks, broke it in pieces, and handed it to them, saying, "This is my body, which is given for you. Keep on doing this in memory of me."Matthew 26:26; Mark 14:22; 1 Corinthians 11:24;">[xr]

He did the same with the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, poured out for you.1 Corinthians 10:16;">[xr]

For the Son of Man is going away, just as it has been determined, but how terrible it will be for that man by whom he is betrayed!"Matthew 26:24; Acts 2:23; 4:28;">[xr]

For who is greater, the one who sits at the table, or the one who serves? It is the one at the table, isn't it? But I am among you as one who serves.Matthew 20:28; Luke 12:37; John 13:13-14; Philippians 2:7;">[xr]

but I have prayed for you that your own faith may not fail. When you have turned back, you must strengthen your brothers."Psalm 51:13; John 17:9,11, 15; 21:15-17;">[xr]

For I tell you, what has been written about me must be fulfilled: 'He was counted among the criminals.'Isaiah 53:12">[fn] Indeed, what is written about me must be fulfilled."Isaiah 53:12; Mark 15:28;">[xr]

Then Jesus said to the high priests, the temple police, and the elders, who had come for him, "Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a bandit?revolutionary">[fn]Matthew 26:55; Mark 14:48;">[xr]

About an hour later another man emphatically asserted, "This man was certainly with him, for he is a Galilean!"Matthew 26:73; Mark 14:70; John 18:26;">[xr]

Now Herod was very glad to see Jesus, because he had been wanting to see him for a long time on account of what he had heard about him. He was also hoping to see some sign done by him.Matthew 14:1; Mark 6:14; Luke 9:9;">[xr]

So he continued to question him for a long time, but Jesushe">[fn] gave him no answer at all.

Nor does Herod, for he sent him back to us. Indeed, he has done nothing to deserve death.

Now he was obligated to release someone for them at the festival.[fn]Matthew 27:15; Mark 15:6; John 18:39;">[xr]

But they all shouted out together, "Away with this man! Release Barabbas for us!"Acts 3:14;">[xr]

(This was a man who had been put in prison for a revolt that had taken place in the city and for murder.)

So he released the man who had been put in prison for revolt and murder - the man they continued to demand - but he let them have their way with Jesus.he turned Jesus over to their will">[fn]

A large crowd of people followed him, including some women who kept beating their breasts and wailing for him.

But Jesus turned to them and said, "WomenDaughters">[fn] of Jerusalem, stop crying for me, but cry for yourselves and for your children.

For the days are surely coming when peoplethey">[fn] will say, 'How blessed are the women who couldn't bear children and the wombs that never bore and the breasts that never nursed!'Matthew 24:19; Luke 21:23;">[xr]

For if they do this when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry?"Proverbs 11:31; Jeremiah 25:29; Ezekiel 20:47; 21:3-4; 1 Peter 4:17;">[xr]

Jesus kept saying, "Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they're doing."Jesus kept saying, "Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they're doing."">[fn] Then they divided his clothes among them by throwing dice.Matthew 5:44; 27:35; Mark 15:24; John 19:23; Acts 3:17; 7:60; 1 Corinthians 4:12;">[xr]