The Last Supper
Betrayal at The Last Supper: Unveiling Deceit and Divine Forgiveness
Lyrics
Before we eat and sample the wine,
Setting the scene before the meal, preparing for a significant moment.
I’ve something to say, won’t take much time.
The speaker has an important message to convey and assures it won't take much time.
One of my friends will cheat me today.
Foreshadowing a betrayal within the group of friends.
Jesus, no! This can’t be true.
Expressing disbelief and shock at the possibility of betrayal by a friend, addressing Jesus directly.
None of us here would do this to you.
The group denies the possibility of betrayal, asserting their loyalty to Jesus.
Jesus, your words – they must be a test.
Suggesting that Jesus might be testing their loyalty with his words.
None of us here would let down the rest.
Reiterating the group's commitment to not let Jesus down.
Before we eat and break the bread,
Transitioning to the moment of breaking the bread, the speaker has another important message to share.
I’ve something to say that must be said.
Stating that there's something crucial that needs to be addressed before proceeding.
One of you here will give me away!
Revealing that one person in the group will betray Jesus.
Jesus, no! This can’t be true.
Reacting with disbelief and denial regarding the possibility of betrayal.
None of us here would do this to you.
Group solidarity is expressed again, denying any intent to betray Jesus.
Jesus, your words – they must be a test.
Considering the words of Jesus as a test of their loyalty.
None of us here would let down the rest.
Reiterating their commitment to stand by Jesus and not let him down.
I’ll pass this bread to the one who betrayed,
Referring to the act of passing bread to the one who will betray, setting the stage for forgiveness.
I forgive him, the plan has been laid.
Expressing forgiveness for the betrayal, implying a predetermined plan.
Soon I go to Father above.
Anticipating departure and ascension to the Father, leaving a lasting message.
Remember my words, remember my love,
Encouraging the remembrance of the speaker's words and love after their departure.
Remember my love.
Reiterating the call to remember the speaker's love, possibly as a key theme in the context of the Last Supper.
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