Luke 22
Lexham English Bible
The Chief Priests and Scribes Plot to Kill Jesus
22 Now the feast of Unleavened Bread (which is called Passover) was drawing near. 2 And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they could destroy him, because they were afraid of the people.
Judas Arranges to Betray Jesus
3 And Satan entered into Judas, the one called Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve. 4 And he went away and[a] discussed with the chief priests and officers of the temple guard how he could betray him to them. 5 And they were delighted, and came to an agreement with him to give him[b] money. 6 And he agreed, and began looking[c] for a favorable opportunity to betray him to them apart from the crowd.
Jesus’ Final Passover with the Disciples
7 And the day of the feast of Unleavened Bread came, on which it was necessary for the Passover lamb to be sacrificed. 8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and[d] prepare the Passover for us, so that we may eat it.[e] 9 So they said to him, “Where do you want us to prepare it?”[f] 10 And he said to them, “Behold, when[g] you have entered into the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him into the house which he enters. 11 And you will say to the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says to you, “Where is the guest room where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?”’ 12 And he will show you a large furnished[h] upstairs room. Make preparations there.” 13 So they went and[i] found everything[j] just as he had told them, and they prepared the Passover.
The Lord’s Supper
14 And when the hour came, he reclined at the table, and the apostles with him. 15 And he said to them, “I have earnestly desired[k] to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you that I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” 17 And he took in hand a cup, and[l] after[m] giving thanks he said, “Take this and share it[n] among yourselves. 18 For I tell you,[o] from now on I will not drink of the product of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”
19 And he took bread, and[p] after[q] giving thanks, he broke it[r] and gave it[s] to them, saying, “This is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 20 And in the same way the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood which is poured out for you.
21 “But behold, the hand of the one who is betraying me is with me on the table! 22 For the Son of Man is going according to what has been determined, but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!” 23 And they began to debate with one another who then of them it could be who was going to do this.
A Dispute About Who Is Greatest
24 And a dispute also occurred among them as to which of them was recognized as being greatest. 25 So he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles[t] lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called benefactors. 26 But you are not to be like this! But the one who is greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the one who leads like the one who serves. 27 For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at the table? But I am in your midst as the one who serves.
28 “And you are the ones who have remained[u] with me in my trials, 29 and I confer on you a kingdom, just as my Father conferred on me, 30 that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded to sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail. And you, when[v] once you have turned back,[w] strengthen your brothers.” 33 But he said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death!” 34 And he said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know me!”
The Two Swords
35 And he said to them, “When I sent you out without a money bag and a traveler’s bag and sandals, you did not lack anything, did you?”[x] And they said, “Nothing.” 36 And he said to them, “But now the one who has a money bag must take it,[y] and likewise a traveler’s bag. And the one who does not have a sword must sell his cloak and buy one. 37 For I tell you that this that is written must be fulfilled in me: ‘And he was counted with the criminals.’[z] For indeed, what is written[aa] about me is being fulfilled.”[ab] 38 So they said, “Lord, behold, here are two swords!” And he said to them, “It is adequate.”
The Prayer in Gethsemane
39 And he went away and[ac] proceeded, according to his[ad] custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples also followed him. 40 And when[ae] he came to the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not enter into temptation.” 41 And he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw and knelt down[af] and[ag] began to pray,[ah] 42 saying, “Father, if you are willing, take away this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will but yours be done.” [[43 And an angel from heaven appeared to him, strengthening him. 44 And being in anguish, he began praying[ai] more fervently and his sweat became like drops of blood falling down to the ground.]][aj] 45 And when he[ak] got up from the prayer and[al] came to the disciples, he found them sleeping from sorrow, 46 and he said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get up and[am] pray that you will not enter into temptation!”
The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
47 While[an] he was still speaking, behold, there came a crowd, and the one named Judas, one of the twelve, leading them. And he approached Jesus to kiss him. 48 But Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” 49 And when[ao] those around him saw what was about to happen, they said, “Lord, should we strike with the sword?” 50 And a certain one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear. 51 But Jesus answered and[ap] said, “Stop! No more of this!”[aq] And he touched his[ar] ear and[as] healed him. 52 And Jesus said to the chief priests and officers of the temple and elders who had come out against him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs, as against a robber? 53 Every day when[at] I was with you in the temple courts,[au] you did not stretch out your[av] hands against me! But this is your hour and the domain of darkness!”
Jesus Before the Sanhedrin
54 And they arrested him and[aw] led him[ax] away and brought him[ay] into the house of the high priest. But Peter was following at a distance. 55 And when they[az] had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them. 56 And a certain female slave, seeing him sitting in the light and looking intently at him, said, “This man also was with him!” 57 But he denied it,[ba] saying, “Woman, I do not know him!” 58 And after a short time another person saw him and[bb] said, “You also are one of them!” But Peter said, “Man, I am not!” 59 And after[bc] about one hour had passed, someone else was insisting, saying, “In truth this man also was with him, because he is also a Galilean!” 60 But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are talking about!” And immediately, while[bd] he was still speaking, a rooster crowed. 61 And the Lord turned around and[be] looked intently at Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord,[bf] how he said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny me three times.” 62 And he went outside and[bg] wept bitterly.
63 And the men who were guarding him began to mock[bh] him while[bi] they beat him,[bj] 64 and after[bk] blindfolding him they repeatedly asked[bl] him,[bm] saying, “Prophesy! Who is the one who struck you?” 65 And they were saying many other things against him, reviling him.[bn]
Jesus Before the Sanhedrin
66 And when day came, the council of elders of the people gathered, both chief priests and scribes, and they led him away to their Sanhedrin,[bo] 67 saying, “If you are the Christ, tell us!” But he said to them, “If I tell you, you will never believe, 68 and if I ask you,[bp] you will never answer! 69 But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.” 70 So they all said, “Are you then the Son of God?” And he said to them, “You say that I am.” 71 And they said, “Why do we have need of further testimony? For we ourselves have heard it[bq] from his mouth!”
Footnotes
- Luke 22:4 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“went away”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 22:5 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Luke 22:6 The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here (“began looking”)
- Luke 22:8 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“go”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 22:8 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Luke 22:9 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Luke 22:10 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“have entered”)
- Luke 22:12 Or perhaps “paved” or “panelled”
- Luke 22:13 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“went”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 22:13 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Luke 22:15 Literally “I have desired with desire”
- Luke 22:17 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“took in hand”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 22:17 Here “after” is supplied as a component of the temporal participle (“giving thanks”)
- Luke 22:17 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Luke 22:18 Some manuscripts have “I tell you that”
- Luke 22:19 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“took”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 22:19 Here “after” is supplied as a component of the temporal participle (“giving thanks”)
- Luke 22:19 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Luke 22:19 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Luke 22:25 The same Greek word can be translated “nations” or “Gentiles” depending on the context
- Luke 22:28 Or “ones who have continued”
- Luke 22:32 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“have turned back”) which is understood as temporal
- Luke 22:32 Or “have turned around”
- Luke 22:35 *The negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here, indicated in the translation by “did you”
- Luke 22:36 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Luke 22:37 A quotation from Isa 53:12
- Luke 22:37 The phrase “what is written” is not in the Greek text but is an understood repetition of the similar phrase at the beginning of the verse
- Luke 22:37 Literally “is having an end”
- Luke 22:39 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“went away”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 22:39 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
- Luke 22:40 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“came”) which is understood as temporal
- Luke 22:41 Literally “bent his knees”
- Luke 22:41 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“knelt down”; literally “bent his knees”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 22:41 *The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here (“began to pray”)
- Luke 22:44 The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here (“began praying”)
- Luke 22:44 A number of early and important Greek manuscripts lack verses 43 and 44
- Luke 22:45 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“got up”) which is understood as temporal
- Luke 22:45 Here “and” is supplied because the participle (“came”) has been translated as a finite verb in keeping with English style
- Luke 22:46 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“get up”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 22:47 Here “while” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“speaking”)
- Luke 22:49 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“saw”) which is understood as temporal
- Luke 22:51 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“answered”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 22:51 Literally “leave off to this”
- Luke 22:51 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
- Luke 22:51 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“touched”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 22:53 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“was”)
- Luke 22:53 *Here “courts” is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself
- Luke 22:53 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
- Luke 22:54 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“arrested”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 22:54 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Luke 22:54 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Luke 22:55 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“had kindled”) which is understood as temporal
- Luke 22:57 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Luke 22:58 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“saw”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 22:59 Here “after” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“had passed”)
- Luke 22:60 Here “while” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“was speaking”)
- Luke 22:61 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“turned around”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 22:61 Some manuscripts have “the Lord’s statement”
- Luke 22:62 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“went”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Luke 22:63 The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here (“began to mock”)
- Luke 22:63 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“beat”) which is understood as temporal
- Luke 22:63 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Luke 22:64 Here “after” is supplied as a component of the participle (“blindfolding”) which is understood as temporal
- Luke 22:64 This imperfect verb is translated as iterative (“repeatedly asked”)
- Luke 22:64 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Luke 22:65 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Luke 22:66 Or “council”
- Luke 22:68 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Luke 22:71 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
Luke 22
World English Bible
22 Now the feast of unleavened bread, which is called the Passover, was approaching. 2 The chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death, for they feared the people.
3 Satan entered into Judas, who was also called Iscariot, who was counted with the twelve. 4 He went away and talked with the chief priests and captains about how he might deliver him to them. 5 They were glad, and agreed to give him money. 6 He consented and sought an opportunity to deliver him to them in the absence of the multitude.
7 The day of unleavened bread came, on which the Passover must be sacrificed. 8 Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat.”
9 They said to him, “Where do you want us to prepare?”
10 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. 11 Tell the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says to you, “Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?”’ 12 He will show you a large, furnished upper room. Make preparations there.”
13 They went, found things as Jesus had told them, and they prepared the Passover.
14 When the hour had come, he sat down with the twelve apostles. 15 He said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer, 16 for I tell you, I will no longer by any means eat of it until it is fulfilled in God’s Kingdom.” 17 He received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said, “Take this and share it among yourselves, 18 for I tell you, I will not drink at all again from the fruit of the vine, until God’s Kingdom comes.”
19 He took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body which is given for you. Do this in memory of me.” 20 Likewise, he took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you. 21 But behold, the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table. 22 The Son of Man indeed goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man through whom he is betrayed!”
23 They began to question among themselves which of them it was who would do this thing.
24 A dispute also arose among them, which of them was considered to be greatest. 25 He said to them, “The kings of the nations lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’ 26 But not so with you. Rather, the one who is greater among you, let him become as the younger, and one who is governing, as one who serves. 27 For who is greater, one who sits at the table, or one who serves? Isn’t it he who sits at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.
28 “But you are those who have continued with me in my trials. 29 I confer on you a kingdom, even as my Father conferred on me, 30 that you may eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom. You will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”
31 The Lord said, “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have all of you, that he might sift you as wheat, 32 but I prayed for you, that your faith wouldn’t fail. You, when once you have turned again, establish your brothers.”[a]
33 He said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death!”
34 He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will by no means crow today until you deny that you know me three times.”
35 He said to them, “When I sent you out without purse, bag, and sandals, did you lack anything?”
They said, “Nothing.”
36 Then he said to them, “But now, whoever has a purse, let him take it, and likewise a bag. Whoever has none, let him sell his cloak, and buy a sword. 37 For I tell you that this which is written must still be fulfilled in me: ‘He was counted with transgressors.’(A) For that which concerns me is being fulfilled.”
38 They said, “Lord, behold, here are two swords.”
He said to them, “That is enough.”
39 He came out and went, as his custom was, to the Mount of Olives. His disciples also followed him. 40 When he was at the place, he said to them, “Pray that you don’t enter into temptation.”
41 He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and he knelt down and prayed, 42 saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”
43 An angel from heaven appeared to him, strengthening him. 44 Being in agony, he prayed more earnestly. His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground.
45 When he rose up from his prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping because of grief, 46 and said to them, “Why do you sleep? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.”
47 While he was still speaking, a crowd appeared. He who was called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He came near to Jesus to kiss him. 48 But Jesus said to him, “Judas, do you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?”
49 When those who were around him saw what was about to happen, they said to him, “Lord, shall we strike with the sword?” 50 A certain one of them struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
51 But Jesus answered, “Let me at least do this”—and he touched his ear and healed him. 52 Jesus said to the chief priests, captains of the temple, and elders, who had come against him, “Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs? 53 When I was with you in the temple daily, you didn’t stretch out your hands against me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.”
54 They seized him and led him away, and brought him into the high priest’s house. But Peter followed from a distance. 55 When they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat among them. 56 A certain servant girl saw him as he sat in the light, and looking intently at him, said, “This man also was with him.”
57 He denied Jesus, saying, “Woman, I don’t know him.”
58 After a little while someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them!”
But Peter answered, “Man, I am not!”
59 After about one hour passed, another confidently affirmed, saying, “Truly this man also was with him, for he is a Galilean!”
60 But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you are talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed. 61 The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the Lord’s word, how he said to him, “Before the rooster crows you will deny me three times.” 62 He went out, and wept bitterly.
63 The men who held Jesus mocked him and beat him. 64 Having blindfolded him, they struck him on the face and asked him, “Prophesy! Who is the one who struck you?” 65 They spoke many other things against him, insulting him.
66 As soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people were gathered together, both chief priests and scribes, and they led him away into their council, saying, 67 “If you are the Christ, tell us.”
But he said to them, “If I tell you, you won’t believe, 68 and if I ask, you will in no way answer me or let me go. 69 From now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.”
70 They all said, “Are you then the Son of God?”
He said to them, “You say it, because I am.”
71 They said, “Why do we need any more witness? For we ourselves have heard from his own mouth!”
Footnotes
- 22:32 The word for “brothers” here may be also correctly translated “brothers and sisters” or “siblings.”
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