Thematic Bible




Luke 22:1 (show verse)

Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, which is called the Passover, was approaching.

Luke 22:2 (show verse)

The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put Him to death; for they were afraid of the people [who listened devotedly to His teaching, and who respected His spiritual wisdom].

Luke 22:3 (show verse)

Then Satan entered Judas, the one called Iscariot, who was one of the twelve [disciples].

Luke 22:4 (show verse)

And he went away and discussed with the chief priests and officers how he might betray Him and hand Him over to them.

Luke 22:5 (show verse)

They were delighted and agreed with him to give him money.

Luke 22:6 (show verse)

So he consented, and began looking for a good opportunity to betray Jesus to them [at a time when He was] separated from the crowd [because the people might riot or stop them from seizing Him].

Luke 22:7 (show verse)

Then came the preparation day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed.

Luke 22:8 (show verse)

So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover meal for us, so that we may eat it.”

Luke 22:9 (show verse)

They asked Him, “Where do You want us to prepare it?”

Luke 22:10 (show verse)

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.

Luke 22:11 (show verse)

And say to the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher asks, “Where is the guest room in which I may eat the Passover with My disciples?”’

Luke 22:12 (show verse)

Then he will show you a large upstairs room, furnished [with carpets and dining couches]; prepare the meal there.”

Luke 22:13 (show verse)

They left and found it just as He had told them; and they prepared the Passover.

Luke 22:14 (show verse)

When the hour [for the meal] had come, Jesus reclined at the table, and the apostles with Him.

Luke 22:15 (show verse)

He said to them, “I have earnestly wanted to eat this Passover with you before I suffer;

Luke 22:16 (show verse)

for I say to you, I will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”

Luke 22:17 (show verse)

And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He said, “Take this and share it among yourselves;

Luke 22:18 (show verse)

for I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine from now on until the kingdom of God comes.”

Luke 22:19 (show verse)

And when He had taken bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”

Luke 22:20 (show verse)

And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup, which is poured out for you, is the new covenant [ratified] in My blood.

Luke 22:21 (show verse)

But listen, the hand of the one betraying Me is with Mine on the table.

Luke 22:22 (show verse)

For indeed, the Son of Man is going as it has been determined; but woe (judgment is coming) to that man by whom He is betrayed and handed over!”

Luke 22:23 (show verse)

And they began to discuss among themselves which one of them it might be who was going to do this.

Luke 22:24 (show verse)

Now a dispute also arose among them as to which of them was regarded to be the greatest.

Luke 22:25 (show verse)

Jesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles have absolute power and lord it over them; and those in authority over them are called ‘Benefactors.’

Luke 22:26 (show verse)

But it is not to be this way with you; on the contrary, the one who is the greatest among you must become like the youngest [and least privileged], and the [one who is the] leader, like the servant.

Luke 22:27 (show verse)

For who is the 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 among you as the one who serves.

Luke 22:28 (show verse)

“You are those who have remained and have stood by Me in My trials;

Luke 22:29 (show verse)

and just as My Father has granted Me a kingdom, I grant you [the privilege]

Luke 22:30 (show verse)

that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Luke 22:31 (show verse)

“Simon, Simon (Peter), listen! Satan has demanded permission to sift [all of] you like grain;

Luke 22:32 (show verse)

but I have prayed [especially] for you [Peter], that your faith [and confidence in Me] may not fail; and you, once you have turned back again [to Me], strengthen and support your brothers [in the faith].”

Luke 22:33 (show verse)

And Peter said to Him, “Lord, I am ready to go with You both to prison and to death!”

Luke 22:34 (show verse)

Jesus said, “I say to you, Peter, before the rooster crows today, you will [utterly] deny three times that you know Me.”

Luke 22:35 (show verse)

And He said to them, “When I sent you out without a money belt and [provision] bag and [extra] sandals, did you lack anything?” They answered, “Nothing.”

Luke 22:36 (show verse)

Then He said to them, “But now, he who has a money belt is to take it along, and also his [provision] bag, and he who has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one.

Luke 22:37 (show verse)

For I tell you that this [Scripture] which is written must be completed and fulfilled in Me: ‘And He was counted with the criminals’; for that which refers to Me has its fulfillment [and is settled].”

Luke 22:38 (show verse)

They said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” And He said to them, “It is enough.”
No Themes for this verse.

Luke 22:39 (show verse)

And He came out and went, as was His habit, to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples followed Him.

Luke 22:40 (show verse)

When He arrived at the place [called Gethsemane], He said to them, “Pray continually that you may not fall into temptation.”

Luke 22:41 (show verse)

And He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed,

Luke 22:42 (show verse)

saying, “Father, if You are willing, remove this cup [of divine wrath] from Me; yet not My will, but [always] Yours be done.”

Luke 22:43 (show verse)

Now an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him.

Luke 22:44 (show verse)

And being in agony [deeply distressed and anguished; almost to the point of death], He prayed more intently; and His sweat became like drops of blood, falling down on the ground.

Luke 22:45 (show verse)

When He rose from prayer, He came to the disciples and found them sleeping from sorrow,

Luke 22:46 (show verse)

and He said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not fall into temptation.”

Luke 22:47 (show verse)

While He was still speaking, a crowd came, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve [disciples], was leading the way for them. He approached Jesus to kiss Him.

Luke 22:48 (show verse)

And Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

Luke 22:49 (show verse)

When those who were around Him saw what was about to happen, they said, “Lord, should we strike with the sword?”

Luke 22:50 (show verse)

And one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear.

Luke 22:51 (show verse)

But Jesus replied, “Stop! No more of this.” And He touched the ear and healed him.

Luke 22:52 (show verse)

Then Jesus said to the chief priests and officers of the temple and elders [of the Sanhedrin] who had come out against Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as you would against a robber?

Luke 22:53 (show verse)

Day after day when I was with you in the temple, you did not lay hands on Me; but this hour and the power and authority of darkness are yours.”

Luke 22:54 (show verse)

Then they seized Him, and led Him away and brought Him to the [elegant] house of the [Jewish] high priest. And Peter was following at a [safe] distance.

Luke 22:55 (show verse)

After they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat among them.

Luke 22:56 (show verse)

And a servant-girl, seeing him as he sat in the firelight and looking intently at him, said, “This man was with Him too.”

Luke 22:57 (show verse)

But Peter denied it, saying, “Woman, I do not know Him!”

Luke 22:58 (show verse)

A little later someone else saw him and said, “You are one of them too.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not!”

Luke 22:59 (show verse)

After about an hour had passed, another man began to insist, “This man was with Him, for he is a Galilean too.”

Luke 22:60 (show verse)

But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are talking about.” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed.

Luke 22:61 (show verse)

The Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had told him, “Before a rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.”

Luke 22:62 (show verse)

And he went out and wept bitterly [deeply grieved and distressed].

Luke 22:63 (show verse)

Now the men who were holding Jesus in custody were mocking and ridiculing Him [and treating Him with contempt] and beating Him.

Luke 22:64 (show verse)

They blindfolded Him and asked, “Prophesy, who is it that struck You?”

Luke 22:65 (show verse)

And they were saying many other [evil and slanderous] things against Him, blaspheming [speaking sacrilegiously and abusively about] Him.

Luke 22:66 (show verse)

When day came, the Council of the elders of the people (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) assembled, both chief priests and scribes; and they led Jesus away to the council chamber, saying,

Luke 22:67 (show verse)

“If You are the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), tell us.” But He said to them, “If I tell you, you will not believe [what I say],

Luke 22:68 (show verse)

and if I ask a question, you will not answer.

Luke 22:69 (show verse)

But from now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.”

Luke 22:70 (show verse)

And they all said, “Are You the Son of God, then?” He replied, It is just as you say.”

Luke 22:71 (show verse)

Then they asked, “What further need of testimony do we have? For we ourselves have heard it from His own mouth.”