Luke 22:10
New International Version
He replied, “As you enter the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him to the house that he enters,

New Living Translation
He replied, “As soon as you enter Jerusalem, a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him. At the house he enters,

English Standard Version
He said to them, “Behold, when you have entered the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him into the house that he enters

Berean Standard Bible
He answered, “When you enter the city, a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him to the house he enters,

Berean Literal Bible
And He said to them, "Behold, of you having entered into the city, a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him into the house into which he enters,

King James Bible
And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in.

New King James Version
And He said to them, “Behold, when you have entered the city, a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him into the house which he enters.

New American Standard Bible
And He said to them, “When you have entered the city, a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you; follow him into the house that he enters.

NASB 1995
And He said to them, “When you have entered the city, a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him into the house that he enters.

NASB 1977
And He said to them, “Behold, when you have entered the city, a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him into the house that he enters.

Legacy Standard Bible
And He said to them, “Behold, after you have entered the city, a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him into the house that he enters.

Amplified Bible
He replied, “When you have entered the city, a man carrying an earthen jar of water will meet you; follow him into the house that he enters.

Christian Standard Bible
“Listen,” he said to them, “when you’ve entered the city, a man carrying a water jug will meet you. Follow him into the house he enters.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
“Listen,” He said to them, “when you’ve entered the city, a man carrying a water jug will meet you. Follow him into the house he enters.

American Standard Version
And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house whereinto he goeth.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus told them, "As you go into the city, you will meet a man carrying a jar of water. Follow him into the house

English Revised Version
And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house whereinto he goeth.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He told them, "Go into the city, and you will meet a man carrying a jug of water. Follow him into the house he enters.

Good News Translation
He answered, "As you go into the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him into the house that he enters,

International Standard Version
He told them, "Just after you go into the city, a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him into the house he enters

Majority Standard Bible
He answered, “When you enter the city, a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him to the house he enters,

NET Bible
He said to them, "Listen, when you have entered the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him into the house that he enters,

New Heart English Bible
He said to them, "Look, when you have entered into the city, a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him into the house which he enters.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he said to them, Behold, when ye have entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth.

Weymouth New Testament
"You will no sooner have entered the city," He replied, "than you will meet a man carrying a pitcher of water. Follow him into the house to which he goes,

World English Bible
He said to them, “Behold, when you have entered into the city, a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him into the house which he enters.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And He said to them, “Behold, in your entering into the city, a man will meet you there, carrying a pitcher of water, follow him into the house where he goes in,

Berean Literal Bible
And He said to them, "Behold, of you having entered into the city, a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him into the house into which he enters,

Young's Literal Translation
And he said to them, 'Lo, in your entering into the city, there shall meet you a man, bearing a pitcher of water, follow him to the house where he doth go in,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he said to them, Behold, you having come to the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing an earthen vessel of water; follow ye him to the house where he goes in.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he said to them: Behold, as you go into the city, there shall meet you a man carrying a pitcher of water: follow him into the house where he entereth in.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he said to them: “Behold, as you are entering into the city, a certain man will meet you, carrying a pitcher of water. Follow him to the house into which he enters.

New American Bible
And he answered them, “When you go into the city, a man will meet you carrying a jar of water. Follow him into the house that he enters

New Revised Standard Version
“Listen,” he said to them, “when you have entered the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you; follow him into the house he enters
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He said to them, Behold, when you enter the city, you will meet a man carrying a skin full of water; follow him. And wherever he enters,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
He said to them, “Behold, when you enter the city, you shall meet a man who bears a jug of water; go after him.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he said to them: Behold, as you go into the city, there shall meet you a man carrying a pitcher of water; follow him into the house that he enters;

Godbey New Testament
And He said to them, Behold, you having come into the city, a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he is going.

Haweis New Testament
And he said unto them, Lo! as you are at the entrance of the city, there will a man meet you, carrying a pitcher of water; follow him into the house whither he is going.

Mace New Testament
he answered, when you are in the city, you will meet a man with a pitcher of water; follow him to the house, where he goes in:

Weymouth New Testament
"You will no sooner have entered the city," He replied, "than you will meet a man carrying a pitcher of water. Follow him into the house to which he goes,

Worrell New Testament
And He said to them, "Behold, when ye have entered into the city, there will meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house into which he enters.

Worsley New Testament
And He said unto them, Behold, when ye are come into the city, there shall meet you a man, carrying a pitcher of water, follow him into the house where he entreth:

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Audio Bible



Context
Preparing the Passover
9“Where do You want us to prepare it?” they asked. 10 He answered, “When you enter the city, a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him to the house he enters, 11and say to the owner of that house, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?’…

Cross References
Mark 14:13
So He sent two of His disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him,

Matthew 26:18
He answered, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him that the Teacher says, ‘My time is near. I will keep the Passover with My disciples at your house.’”

John 12:14-15
Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written: / “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.”

John 13:1-5
It was now just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the very end. / The evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. / Jesus knew that the Father had delivered all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was returning to God. ...

Acts 9:11
“Get up!” the Lord told him. “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying.

1 Samuel 10:2-5
When you leave me today, you will find two men at Rachel’s tomb in Zelzah on the border of Benjamin. They will say to you, ‘The donkeys you seek have been found, and now your father has stopped worrying about the donkeys and started worrying about you, asking, “What should I do about my son?”’ / Then you will go on from there until you come to the Oak of Tabor. Three men going up to God at Bethel will meet you there, one carrying three young goats, another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a skin of wine. / They will greet you and give you two loaves of bread, which you will accept from their hands. ...

1 Kings 13:1-3
Suddenly, as Jeroboam was standing beside the altar to burn incense, there came a man of God from Judah to Bethel by the word of the LORD. / And he cried out against the altar by the word of the LORD, “O altar, O altar, this is what the LORD says: ‘A son named Josiah will be born to the house of David, and upon you he will sacrifice the priests of the high places who burn incense upon you, and human bones will be burned upon you.’” / That day the man of God gave a sign, saying, “The LORD has spoken this sign: ‘Surely the altar will be split apart, and the ashes upon it will be poured out.’”

2 Kings 6:32-33
Now Elisha was sitting in his house, and the elders were sitting with him. The king sent a messenger ahead, but before he arrived, Elisha said to the elders, “Do you see how this murderer has sent someone to cut off my head? Look, when the messenger comes, shut the door to keep him out. Is not the sound of his master’s footsteps behind him?” / While Elisha was still speaking with them, the messenger came down to him. And the king said, “This calamity is from the LORD. Why should I wait for the LORD any longer?”

Isaiah 30:21
And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”

Jeremiah 19:1-2
This is what the LORD says: “Go and buy a clay jar from a potter. Take some of the elders of the people and leaders of the priests, / and go out to the Valley of Ben-hinnom near the entrance of the Potsherd Gate. Proclaim there the words I speak to you,

Ezekiel 12:6-7
And as they watch, lift your bags to your shoulder and take them out at dusk; cover your face so that you cannot see the land. For I have made you a sign to the house of Israel.” / So I did as I was commanded. I brought out my bags for exile by day, and in the evening I dug through the wall by hand. I took my belongings out at dusk, carrying them on my shoulder as they watched.

Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Genesis 24:13-14
Here I am, standing beside the spring, and the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water. / Now may it happen that the girl to whom I say, ‘Please let down your jar that I may drink,’ and who responds, ‘Drink, and I will water your camels as well’—let her be the one You have appointed for Your servant Isaac. By this I will know that You have shown kindness to my master.”

Exodus 12:3
Tell the whole congregation of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man must select a lamb for his family, one per household.

Numbers 22:34
“I have sinned,” Balaam said to the angel of the LORD, “for I did not realize that you were standing in the road to confront me. And now, if this is displeasing in your sight, I will go back home.”


Treasury of Scripture

And he said to them, Behold, when you are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he enters in.

Luke 19:29
And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

1 Samuel 10:2-7
When thou art departed from me to day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel's sepulchre in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found: and, lo, thy father hath left the care of the asses, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I do for my son? …

Matthew 26:18,19
And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples…

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Luke 22
1. The leaders conspire against Jesus.
3. Satan prepares Judas to betray him.
7. The apostles prepare the Passover.
19. Jesus institutes his holy supper;
21. covertly foretells of the traitor;
24. rebukes the rest of his apostles from ambition;
31. assures Peter his faith should not fail;
34. and yet he should deny him thrice.
39. He prays in the mount, and sweats blood;
47. is betrayed with a kiss;
50. he heals Malchus' ear;
54. he is thrice denied by Peter;
63. shamefully abused;
66. and confesses himself to be the Son of God.














“He answered”
This phrase indicates Jesus’ response to a question or situation. In the context of Luke 22, Jesus is providing instructions to His disciples regarding the preparation for the Passover meal. The Greek word for "answered" is "ἀποκρίνομαι" (apokrinomai), which implies a thoughtful and deliberate response. This highlights Jesus’ omniscience and His role as a teacher and guide, providing clear and precise instructions to His followers.

“Behold”
The Greek word "ἰδού" (idou) is used here, which is an imperative form meaning "look" or "see." It serves to draw attention to something significant. In this context, it emphasizes the importance of the instructions Jesus is about to give. It is a call to the disciples to pay close attention to the unfolding events, which are part of God’s divine plan.

“when you have entered the city”
The city referred to here is Jerusalem, a place of great historical and spiritual significance. Jerusalem is the center of Jewish worship and the location where many pivotal events in Jesus’ life and ministry occur. The phrase underscores the importance of the setting, as Jerusalem is where Jesus will fulfill His mission through His death and resurrection.

“a man carrying a jug of water”
In the cultural and historical context of first-century Jerusalem, it was uncommon for men to carry water jugs, as this was typically a task for women. The Greek word for "jug" is "κεράμιον" (keramion), which refers to an earthenware vessel. This unusual detail would make the man easily identifiable to the disciples, serving as a divine signpost in the unfolding events leading to the Last Supper.

“will meet you”
The phrase suggests a divinely orchestrated encounter. The Greek word "ἀπαντάω" (apantao) means to meet or encounter, often implying a purposeful meeting. This indicates that God’s providence is at work, arranging circumstances to fulfill His purposes. It reassures believers of God’s sovereignty and His ability to guide His people through seemingly ordinary events.

“Follow him”
The instruction to follow the man carrying the water jug is a call to obedience and trust. The Greek word "ἀκολουθέω" (akoloutheo) means to follow or accompany, often used in the context of discipleship. This command requires the disciples to act in faith, trusting in Jesus’ guidance even when the path is not fully clear.

“to the house he enters”
The house represents a place of preparation and gathering. In the context of the Passover, it is where Jesus will share the Last Supper with His disciples, instituting the New Covenant. The Greek word for "house" is "οἶκος" (oikos), which can also imply a household or family. This setting foreshadows the intimate fellowship and the establishment of the Church as the family of God.

(10) A man . . . bearing a pitcher of water.--The signal is one of the details common to St. Mark and St. Luke. (See Note on Mark 14:13.)

Verse 10. - And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you. The name of the man who should meet them was omitted - purposely, think Theophylact and others, lest the place of meeting should be prematurely known to Judas. Bearing a pitcher of water. This would be an unusual sight in an Oriental city, where the water is drawn by women. It is probable that the "man" whom the Master foretold John and Peter would meet, was the master of the house, who, according to the Jewish custom on the 13th of Nisan, before the stars appeared in the heavens, had himself to go to the public fountain to draw the water with which the unleavened bread for the Passover Feast was kneaded.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
He answered,
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

“When you enter
εἰσελθόντων (eiselthontōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 1525: To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

city,
πόλιν (polin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4172: A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.

a man
ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

carrying
βαστάζων (bastazōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 941: Perhaps remotely derived from the base of basis; to lift, literally or figuratively.

a jug
κεράμιον (keramion)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2765: A pitcher, earthen vessel, jar. Neuter of a presumed derivative of keramos; an earthenware vessel, i.e. Jar.

of water
ὕδατος (hydatos)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 5204: Water. And genitive case, hudatos, etc. From the base of huetos; water literally or figuratively.

will meet
συναντήσει (synantēsei)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4876: To meet, encounter, fall in with. From sun and a derivative of anti; to meet with; figuratively, to occur.

you.
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

Follow
ἀκολουθήσατε (akolouthēsate)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 190: To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany.

him
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

to
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

house
οἰκίαν (oikian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3614: From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family.

he enters,
εἰσπορεύεται (eisporeuetai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1531: To journey in(to), I go in(to), enter, intervene. From eis and poreuomai; to enter.


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