Luke 22

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Full text for Luke Chapter 22

1¶ Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.

2And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.

3Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.

4And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.

5And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.

6And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.

7¶ Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.

8And he sent Peter and John, saying, ‹Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.›

9And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?

10And 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.›

11‹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?›

12‹And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.›

13And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.

14And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.

15And he said unto them, ‹With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:›

16‹For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.›

17And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, ‹Take this, and divide [it] among yourselves:›

18‹For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.›

19And 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.›

20Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, ‹This cup [is] the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.›

21¶ ‹But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me [is] with me on the table.›

22‹And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!›

23And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.

24And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.

25And he said unto them, ‹The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.›

26‹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.›

27‹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.›

28‹Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations.›

29‹And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;›

30‹That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.›

31And the Lord said, ‹Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired [to have] you, that he may sift [you] as wheat:›

32‹But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.›

33And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.

34And he said, ‹I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.›

35And he said unto them, ‹When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing?› And they said, Nothing.

36Then 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.›

37‹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.›

38And they said, Lord, behold, here [are] two swords. And he said unto them, ‹It is enough.›

39¶ And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.

40And when he was at the place, he said unto them, ‹Pray that ye enter not into temptation.›

41And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,

42Saying, ‹Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.›

43And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.

44And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

45And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,

46And said unto them, ‹Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.›

47¶ 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.

48But Jesus said unto him, ‹Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?›

49When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?

50And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.

51And Jesus answered and said, ‹Suffer ye thus far.› And he touched his ear, and healed him.

52Then 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?›

53‹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.›

54¶ Then took they him, and led [him], and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.

55And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.

56But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.

57And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not.

58And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.

59And 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.

60And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.

61And 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.›

62And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.

63¶ And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote [him].

64And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?

65And many other things blasphemously spake they against him.

66And 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,

67Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, ‹If I tell you, ye will not believe:›

68‹And if I also ask [you], ye will not answer me, nor let [me] go›.

69‹Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.›

70Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, ‹Ye say that I am.›

71And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.

AI Analysis

AI Summaries

Short Summary

Luke 22 details the events leading to Jesus's arrest, beginning with Judas's betrayal agreement and the institution of the Lord's Supper. Jesus then prays in Gethsemane, facing profound agony and submitting to God's will. He is subsequently arrested by Judas's kiss, while Peter denies him three times, fulfilling prophecy, and Jesus is brought before the Jewish council.

Medium Summary

As the Passover feast approaches, the chief priests and scribes plot to kill Jesus, and Satan enters Judas Iscariot, who agrees to betray him. Jesus sends Peter and John to prepare the Passover meal, where he institutes the Lord's Supper, breaking bread and offering the cup as symbols of his body and the new covenant in his blood. During this meal, Jesus predicts his betrayal and Peter's denial, while also teaching his disciples about humble service and promising them a kingdom. He then goes to the Mount of Olives, where he prays in intense agony, submitting to the Father's will even as an angel strengthens him. Judas arrives with a multitude, betraying Jesus with a kiss, and Jesus is arrested after healing the ear of the high priest's servant. Peter, following afar off, denies knowing Jesus three times before the cock crows, leading him to weep bitterly. Finally, Jesus is mocked and brought before the Jewish council, where he affirms his identity as the Christ and the Son of God.

Long Summary

Luke chapter 22 recounts the pivotal events surrounding Jesus's final hours before his crucifixion, beginning with the approach of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, or Passover. The chief priests and scribes actively seek to kill Jesus, fearing the people, and their opportunity arises when Satan enters Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, who then conspires with them for money to betray Jesus. Jesus, aware of the impending events, sends Peter and John to prepare the Passover meal, providing them with specific, miraculous instructions to find the upper room. During this Last Supper, Jesus expresses his deep desire to eat this Passover before his suffering and institutes the Lord's Supper, presenting the bread as his body given for them and the cup as the new testament in his blood, to be remembered. He also reveals that his betrayer is present at the table, causing the disciples to question among themselves. A dispute then arises among the disciples concerning who among them should be considered the greatest, prompting Jesus to teach them about true leadership through humble service, contrasting it with Gentile rulers. He assures them of a kingdom and future authority, but also warns Simon Peter that Satan desires to sift him, though Jesus has prayed for his faith not to fail, predicting Peter's subsequent denial. Jesus then instructs his disciples to prepare for a changed reality, even suggesting the need for swords, before withdrawing to the Mount of Olives to pray. In Gethsemane, Jesus experiences profound agony, praying for the "cup" to pass, yet ultimately submitting to God's will, while an angel appears to strengthen him and his sweat becomes like drops of blood. Upon returning, he finds his disciples sleeping and urges them to pray to avoid temptation. Judas then arrives with a multitude, betraying Jesus with a kiss, prompting Jesus to question his action. When a disciple strikes the high priest's servant, Jesus miraculously heals the ear and confronts his captors about their method of arrest. Jesus is then led to the high priest's house, where Peter, following at a distance, denies knowing Jesus three times, just as Jesus had foretold, leading to Peter's bitter weeping. Finally, Jesus is mocked and physically abused by his captors before being brought before the Jewish council at daybreak, where he confirms his identity as the Christ and the Son of God, declaring that the Son of man will sit at the right hand of the power of God, providing the council with their desired testimony.

Core Concepts

  • Betrayal of JudasJudas Iscariot, influenced by Satan, conspires with the chief priests and captains to betray Jesus for money, seeking an opportune moment away from the multitude.
  • Institution of the Lord's SupperJesus establishes a new covenant during the Passover meal, using bread to symbolize his body given for his disciples and the cup to represent the new testament in his blood, to be remembered in his absence.
  • Humility and ServiceJesus teaches his disciples that true greatness is found not in lording over others like Gentile kings, but in humble service, exemplifying this by being among them as one who serves.
  • Peter's DenialJesus foretells that Simon Peter will deny knowing him three times before the cock crows, a prophecy fulfilled shortly after Jesus's arrest, leading to Peter's profound sorrow.
  • Agony in GethsemaneJesus experiences intense spiritual and emotional suffering on the Mount of Olives, praying earnestly for the "cup" of suffering to pass, yet ultimately submitting his will to God the Father's.
  • Arrest and HealingJesus is arrested by a multitude led by Judas, who betrays him with a kiss. During the arrest, Jesus heals the ear of the high priest's servant, demonstrating his power and compassion even in his capture.
  • Jesus before the CouncilJesus is questioned by the Jewish council, where he affirms his identity as the Christ and the Son of God, declaring his future position at the right hand of God's power, which they deem blasphemous.