Luke 22
People's New Testament
Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.
22:1 The Last Supper

SUMMARY OF LUKE 22:

The Rulers Take Steps to Slay the Lord. Judas Bargains to Betray Christ. The Passover Prepared. The Lord's Supper Instituted. The Traitor Pointed Out. Exhortation to the Apostles.

The feast of unleavened bread. The Passover, so called because no leavened bread was eaten during the passover week.

And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.
22:2 The chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him. Tried to devise means to accomplish this without exciting the multitude. See Mt 26:1-5.
Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.
22:3-6 Then entered Satan into Judas. He gave himself up to do the work of Satan. See notes on Mt 26:14-16.
And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.
22:3-6 Then entered Satan into Judas. He gave himself up to do the work of Satan. See notes on Mt 26:14-16.
And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.
22:3-6 Then entered Satan into Judas. He gave himself up to do the work of Satan. See notes on Mt 26:14-16.
And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.
22:3-6 Then entered Satan into Judas. He gave himself up to do the work of Satan. See notes on Mt 26:14-16.
Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.
22:7,8 Then came the day of unleavened bread. Josephus calls both the fourteenth and fifteenth of Nisan, the day of unleavened bread. I have followed Neander, Tischendorf, Winer, Alford, Ellicott, Erasmus, Grotius, Calvin and others in the view that the Lord's passover was eaten one day before the Jews ate theirs, and that he died about the time that the paschal lambs were slain for the Jews' passover. See notes on Joh 18:28 19:31.
And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.
22:7,8 Then came the day of unleavened bread. Josephus calls both the fourteenth and fifteenth of Nisan, the day of unleavened bread. I have followed Neander, Tischendorf, Winer, Alford, Ellicott, Erasmus, Grotius, Calvin and others in the view that the Lord's passover was eaten one day before the Jews ate theirs, and that he died about the time that the paschal lambs were slain for the Jews' passover. See notes on Joh 18:28 19:31.
And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?
22:9-13 Where wilt thou that we prepare? On the preparation for the Passover, see notes on Mt 26:17-19.
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.
22:9-13 Where wilt thou that we prepare? On the preparation for the Passover, see notes on Mt 26:17-19.
And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?
22:9-13 Where wilt thou that we prepare? On the preparation for the Passover, see notes on Mt 26:17-19.
And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.
22:12 A large upper room furnished. The upper room was usually the guest chamber.
And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.
22:14-20 When the hour was come. There are four accounts of the institution of the Lord's Supper: Mt 26:26-30 Mr 14:22-25 1Co 11:23-25. See notes on Matthew.
And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:
22:14-20 When the hour was come. There are four accounts of the institution of the Lord's Supper: Mt 26:26-30 Mr 14:22-25 1Co 11:23-25. See notes on Matthew.
For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
22:14-20 When the hour was come. There are four accounts of the institution of the Lord's Supper: Mt 26:26-30 Mr 14:22-25 1Co 11:23-25. See notes on Matthew.
And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:
22:14-20 When the hour was come. There are four accounts of the institution of the Lord's Supper: Mt 26:26-30 Mr 14:22-25 1Co 11:23-25. See notes on Matthew.
For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
22:14-20 When the hour was come. There are four accounts of the institution of the Lord's Supper: Mt 26:26-30 Mr 14:22-25 1Co 11:23-25. See notes on Matthew.
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.
22:14-20 When the hour was come. There are four accounts of the institution of the Lord's Supper: Mt 26:26-30 Mr 14:22-25 1Co 11:23-25. See notes on Matthew.
Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
22:14-20 When the hour was come. There are four accounts of the institution of the Lord's Supper: Mt 26:26-30 Mr 14:22-25 1Co 11:23-25. See notes on Matthew.
But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.
22:21-23 Him that betrayeth me. The incident concerning the betrayal mentioned in these verses occurred before the Lord's Supper was eaten (Mt 26:21). It seems probable, from Joh 13:21-35, that Judas left before the supper On this passage, see notes on Mt 26:21-25.
And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!
22:21-23 Him that betrayeth me. The incident concerning the betrayal mentioned in these verses occurred before the Lord's Supper was eaten (Mt 26:21). It seems probable, from Joh 13:21-35, that Judas left before the supper On this passage, see notes on Mt 26:21-25.
And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.
22:21-23 Him that betrayeth me. The incident concerning the betrayal mentioned in these verses occurred before the Lord's Supper was eaten (Mt 26:21). It seems probable, from Joh 13:21-35, that Judas left before the supper On this passage, see notes on Mt 26:21-25.
And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.
22:24 There was also a strife among them. This contention probably arose while they were taking seats for the paschal meal, each seeking the chief place. It was rebuked by the Lord washing their feet (Joh 13:3-5). See notes on Mt 18:1-4.
And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.
22:25 Benefactors. This very title has often been conferred on Gentile rulers, as Ptolemy Euergetes, Ptolemy, the Benefactor, one of the kings of Egypt.
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.
22:26 Ye shall not be so. Greatness shall be sought by serving. He is greatest who serves the world best.
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.
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;
22:29 I appoint unto you a kingdom. A kingdom to be secured, not by conquering and ruling, but humility, self-denial, and service. He that humbleth himself shall be exalted (Mt 18:14).
That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
22:30 That ye may eat and drink, etc. Thus shall the apostles be entitled to eat at the Lord's table in the kingdom, and to

sit on thrones, etc. They attained these thrones, but they are spiritual, rather than temporal. See PNT Mt 19:28.

And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:
22:31-34 Simon, Simon. For the warning to Peter of his Denial of the Lord, see Mt 26:31-35. Compare Mr 14:27-31.
But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
22:31-34 Simon, Simon. For the warning to Peter of his Denial of the Lord, see Mt 26:31-35. Compare Mr 14:27-31.
And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.
22:31-34 Simon, Simon. For the warning to Peter of his Denial of the Lord, see Mt 26:31-35. Compare Mr 14:27-31.
And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.
22:31-34 Simon, Simon. For the warning to Peter of his Denial of the Lord, see Mt 26:31-35. Compare Mr 14:27-31.
And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.
22:35 When I sent you without purse. See Mt 10:9-15 Mr 6:8,9.
Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.
22:36 But now. Now has come a time of trial when all will be against you.

He that hath no sword, let him... buy one. Not to be taken literally, but a striking way of saying that enemies upon every side will assail them.

For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end.
22:37 He was reckoned among the transgressors. This, quoted from Isa 53:12, was about to be fulfilled in him.
And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.
22:38 Here are two swords. How they come to be in their possession is not told.

It is enough. This is a dismissal of the subject, not a warrant for their use. That was rebuked when Peter resorted to one (Mt 26:52-54).

And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.
22:39-46 Went... to the Mount of Olives. For the Agony in Gethsemane, see notes on Mt 26:36-46. Compare Mr 14:32-42.
And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.
22:39-46 Went... to the Mount of Olives. For the Agony in Gethsemane, see notes on Mt 26:36-46. Compare Mr 14:32-42.
And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,
22:39-46 Went... to the Mount of Olives. For the Agony in Gethsemane, see notes on Mt 26:36-46. Compare Mr 14:32-42.
Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.
22:39-46 Went... to the Mount of Olives. For the Agony in Gethsemane, see notes on Mt 26:36-46. Compare Mr 14:32-42.
And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.
22:39-46 Went... to the Mount of Olives. For the Agony in Gethsemane, see notes on Mt 26:36-46. Compare Mr 14:32-42.
And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
22:44 Being in agony. Luke alone mentions that his sweat became as great drops of blood, a fact that portrays, as language could not, the agony of our Lord's struggle.
And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,
And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.
And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.
22:47-53 Behold a multitude. For notes on the Betrayal and Seizure of Jesus, see Mt 26:47-56. Compare Mr 14:43-52 Joh 18:1-12.
But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?
22:47-53 Behold a multitude. For notes on the Betrayal and Seizure of Jesus, see Mt 26:47-56. Compare Mr 14:43-52 Joh 18:1-12.
When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?
22:47-53 Behold a multitude. For notes on the Betrayal and Seizure of Jesus, see Mt 26:47-56. Compare Mr 14:43-52 Joh 18:1-12.
And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
22:47-53 Behold a multitude. For notes on the Betrayal and Seizure of Jesus, see Mt 26:47-56. Compare Mr 14:43-52 Joh 18:1-12.
And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.
22:47-53 Behold a multitude. For notes on the Betrayal and Seizure of Jesus, see Mt 26:47-56. Compare Mr 14:43-52 Joh 18:1-12.
Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?
22:47-53 Behold a multitude. For notes on the Betrayal and Seizure of Jesus, see Mt 26:47-56. Compare Mr 14:43-52 Joh 18:1-12.
When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
22:47-53 Behold a multitude. For notes on the Betrayal and Seizure of Jesus, see Mt 26:47-56. Compare Mr 14:43-52 Joh 18:1-12.
Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.
22:54-62 The Denial of Peter is recorded here, in Mt 26:69-75 Mr 14:66-72 and Joh 18:15-27. See notes on Matthew's account.
And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.
22:54-62 The Denial of Peter is recorded here, in Mt 26:69-75 Mr 14:66-72 and Joh 18:15-27. See notes on Matthew's account.
But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.
22:54-62 The Denial of Peter is recorded here, in Mt 26:69-75 Mr 14:66-72 and Joh 18:15-27. See notes on Matthew's account.
And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not.
22:54-62 The Denial of Peter is recorded here, in Mt 26:69-75 Mr 14:66-72 and Joh 18:15-27. See notes on Matthew's account.
And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.
22:54-62 The Denial of Peter is recorded here, in Mt 26:69-75 Mr 14:66-72 and Joh 18:15-27. See notes on Matthew's account.
And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean.
22:54-62 The Denial of Peter is recorded here, in Mt 26:69-75 Mr 14:66-72 and Joh 18:15-27. See notes on Matthew's account.
And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.
22:54-62 The Denial of Peter is recorded here, in Mt 26:69-75 Mr 14:66-72 and Joh 18:15-27. See notes on Matthew's account.
And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
22:54-62 The Denial of Peter is recorded here, in Mt 26:69-75 Mr 14:66-72 and Joh 18:15-27. See notes on Matthew's account.
And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.
22:54-62 The Denial of Peter is recorded here, in Mt 26:69-75 Mr 14:66-72 and Joh 18:15-27. See notes on Matthew's account.
And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him.
22:63-65 Mocked him, and smote him, etc. For notes on these indignities, see PNT Mt 26:67.
And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?
22:63-65 Mocked him, and smote him, etc. For notes on these indignities, see PNT Mt 26:67.
And many other things blasphemously spake they against him.
22:63-65 Mocked him, and smote him, etc. For notes on these indignities, see PNT Mt 26:67.
And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,
22:66 As soon as it was day. The Lord had already been examined by Annas, and tried and condemned before Caiaphas in the night. To make it legal a meeting had to be held after daylight. See notes on Mt 26:57-68.

The elders of the people. The assembly of the elders of the people (Revised Version). The Sanhedrin.

Led him into their council. Before the formal meeting of the body. This is the second time Jesus was before it and the second condemnation.

Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:
22:67 Art thou the Christ? He had already answered in the night and been condemned (Mt 26:63-64). His reply here is a protest.
And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.
Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.
Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am.
22:70,71 Art thou then the Son of God? To this he answered directly, and on this they condemned him. The charge was blasphemy in saying that he was the Son of God.
And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.
22:70,71 Art thou then the Son of God? To this he answered directly, and on this they condemned him. The charge was blasphemy in saying that he was the Son of God.
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