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179:01.04 Apostles dispute over honors Luke 9:46 (Same) "Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest."

179:01.04 Apostles dispute over honors Luke 22:24 (Same) "And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest."

179:01.07 Jesus enters, seated Luke 22:14 (Same) "And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him."

179:01.07 Jesus enters, seated Mark 14:17 (Same) "And in the evening he cometh with the twelve."

179:01.07 Jesus enters, seated Matthew 26:20 (Same) "Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve."

179:02.01 Jesus speaks of end Luke 22:15-16 (Same) "And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God."

179:02.02 The first cup Luke 22:17-18 (Same) "And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come."

179:02.02 The first cup Mark 14:25 (Same) "Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God."

179:02.02 The first cup Matthew 26:29 (Same) "But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom."

179:02.03 Betrayal pleased evil ones Ephesians 6:12 (Compare) "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."

179:02.03 Jesus knew work was over John 13:1-3 (Same) "Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.
And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him; Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God."

179:03.01 Jesus prepares to wash feet John 13:4-5a (Same) "He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.
After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded."

179:03.02 Peter first "believer" Luke 9:20 (Same) "He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am?
Peter answering said, The Christ of God."

179:03.02 Peter first "believer" Mark 8:29 (Same) "And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?
And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ."

179:03.02 Peter first "believer" Matthew 16:15-16 (Same) "He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?
And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God."

179:03.03 Peter objects to washing John 13:6-8a (Same) "Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet?
Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.
Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet.
Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me."

179:03.05 Peter agrees John 13:8b-9 (Same) "Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet.
Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.
Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head."

179:03.06 Washing Peter's feet John 13:10-11 (Same) "Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.
For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean."

179:03.07 Washing Apostles' feet John 13:12a (Same) "So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?"

179:03.08 Discourse on master & servant Luke 22:27a (Same) "For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth."

179:03.08 Discourse on master & servant Matthew 10:24 (Same) "The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord."

179:03.08 Master & servant relationship John 15:20 (Same) "Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord.
If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also."

179:03.08 Serve one another John 13:12b-17 (Same) "So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?
Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.
If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.
For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.
If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them."

179:03.09 Importance of service Luke 22:25-27 (Same) "And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.
But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.
For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth."

179:03.09 Importance of service Mark 10:42-45 (Same) "But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.
But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.
For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many."

179:03.09 Jesus knew of dispute over honors Luke 22:24 (Same) "And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest."

179:03.09 Reward for service Luke 22:28-30 (Same) "Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations.
And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel."

179:04.01 Announces pending betrayal John 13:21 (Same) "When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me."

179:04.01 Announces pending betrayal Mark 14:18 (Same) "And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me."

179:04.01 Announces pending betrayal Matthew 26:21 (Same) "And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me."

179:04.02 "Is it I?" John 13:22 (Same) "Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake."

179:04.02 "Is it I?" Luke 22:23 (Same) "And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing."

179:04.02 "Is it I?" Mark 14:19 (Same) "And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I?"

179:04.02 "Is it I?" Matthew 26:22 (Same) "And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?"

179:04.02 Betrayed by friend Mark 14:18b-20 (Same) "And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me.
And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I?
And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish."

179:04.02 Betrayed by friend Matthew 26:23 (Same) "And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me."

179:04.02 Traitor not necessary Luke 22:21-22 (Same) "But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.
And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!"

179:04.02 Traitor not necessary Mark 14:21 (Same) "The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born."

179:04.02 Traitor not necessary Matthew 26:24 (Same) "The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born."

179:04.03 Jesus gives "sop" to Judas John 13:25-26 (Same) "He then lying on Jesus' breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?
Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it.
And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon."

179:04.03 Jesus gives "sop" to Judas Matthew 26:25 (Same) "Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I?
He said unto him, Thou hast said."

179:04.04 Peter asks John who is betrayer John 13:23-24 (Same) "Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake."

179:04.05 Jesus reveals future John 13:19 (Same) "Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am he."

179:04.06 Jesus dismisses Judas John 13:27b-30 (Same) "Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say?
Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.
Father, glorify thy name.
Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.
The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.
Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes."

179:05.01 Cup of blessing 1 Corinthians 11:25-26 (Compare) "After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.
For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come."

179:05.01 Cup of blessing Luke 22:20 (Same) "Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you."

179:05.01 Cup of blessing Mark 14:23-25 (Same) "And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it.
And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many.
Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God."

179:05.01 Cup of blessing Matthew 26:27-29 (Same) "And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom."

179:05.03 Bread of Life Luke 22:19 (Same) "And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me."

179:05.03 Bread of Life Mark 14:22 (Same) "And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body."

179:05.03 Bread of Life Matthew 26:26 (Same) "And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body."

179:05.03 Jesus is the bread of life John 6:35 (Same) "And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst."

179:05.03 Jesus is the bread of life John 6:48 (Same) "I am that bread of life."

179:05.07 Recall Jesus' life Luke 22:19c (Same) "And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me."

179:05.09 Remembrance supper 1 Corinthians 11:24-26 (Compare) "And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.
After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.
For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come."

179:05.09 Remembrance supper Luke 22:19c (Same) "And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me."

179:05.10 End by singing Psalm 118 Mark 14:26a (Same) "And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives."

179:05.10 End by singing Psalm 118 Matthew 26:30a (Same) "And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives."

179:05.10 End by singing hymn Psalms 118:01-29 (Compare) "O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth for ever. I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place.
The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
The Lord taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.
It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.
All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord will I destroy them.
They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
They compassed me about like bees: they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the Lord helped me.
The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.
The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.
The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.
I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.
The Lord hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.
Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord: This gate of the Lord, into which the righteous shall enter.
I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.
The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.
This is the Lord's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.
This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Save now, I beseech thee, O Lord: O Lord, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.
Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord: we have blessed you out of the house of the Lord.
God is the Lord, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.
Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.
O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever."

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Bible cross-references are from the Paramony, by Dr. Duane Faw
Available as a separate volume from Uversa Press


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