LUKE 22:1 F. THE DECISION OF THE CHIEF PRIESTS (Mark 14:1 f.*, Matthew 26:1 *). Luke 22:1. The feast of unleavened bread (Nisan 15- 21) was really distinct from the Passover (Nisan 14), though the close association of the two led them to be spoken of as one, and even identified by Gentiles like Luk... [ Continue Reading ]
THE BETRAYAL OF JESUS (Mark 14:10 f.*, Matthew 26:14 *). Lk. omits the anointing of Jesus, having recorded a similar incident in Luke 7:36. Special points in Lk.'s narrative here are the Satanic possession of Judas (_cf._ John 13:2), the mention of the captains (officers of the Temple guard), and th... [ Continue Reading ]
PREPARATION FOR THE LAST SUPPER (Mark 14:12 *, Matthew 26:17 *). Lk. follows Mk. more fully than Mt. does. The names of the two disciples are given.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE LAST SUPPER (Mark 14:22 *, Matthew 26:26 *). Henceforth Lk. seems to be using another source in addition to (and in preference to) Mk. The revelation of the treachery of Judas is deferred till after the bread and the cup. Luke 22:15 seems to describe the Passover meal (but see below); the eating... [ Continue Reading ]
JESUS REVEALS THE TREACHERY (Mark 14:18 *, Matthew 26:21 *). LUKE 22:21. The word translated but is one frequently used by Lk. as a transition particle; there is no close connexion with the preceding verse. Luke 22:22. _ Cf._ Mark 14:21; the change from as it. is written to as it hath been determ... [ Continue Reading ]
THE CHRISTIAN STANDARD OF GREATNESS (Mark 10:42 *, Matthew 20:25 *, Matthew 19:28 *. _Cf._ also Luke 9:46). Lk. here goes back to a discussion recorded much earlier by Mk., who connects it with the request of James and John for precedence in the Messianic Kingdom. The connexion in Lk. is probably wi... [ Continue Reading ]
JESUS FORETELLS PETER'S DENIAL (Mark 14:27 *, Matthew 26:31 *). Contrast Luke 22:31 f. with Mk. and Mt. (All ye shall be offended, etc.). LUKE 22:31. SATAN ASKED: the verb implies that the request (which was for all the disciples) was successful, (Satan has procured to bew given up to him Field): t... [ Continue Reading ]
In these verses (Lk. only) Jesus announces a change of method from that advocated in Luke 9:3; Luke 10:4. Montefiore soundly says Luke 22:35 f. must be considered apart from Luke 22:37 and especially from Luke 22:38. It is not a counsel to resist the coming arrest of Jesus, but to prepare for the ne... [ Continue Reading ]
GETHSEMANE (Mark 14:32 *, Matthew 26:36 *). Lk. does not mention the name of the place, and gives only one prayer of Jesus. He is evidently following some source other than Mk. LUKE 22:40. The Gr. lends some colour to the suggestion that the original words were Pray that I come not into temptation... [ Continue Reading ]
THE ARREST (Mark 14:43 *, Matthew 26:47 *). In Lk.'s account Jesus prevents Judas from giving the kiss. The resistance precedes the arrest (contrast Mk., Mt.). LUKE 22:51. SUFFER YE THUS FAR: if spoken to the officers, Excuse this act of resistance; it will not be repeated, or Allow me to heal the... [ Continue Reading ]
THE TRIAL BEFORE THE SANHEDRIN (Mark 14:53 *, Matthew 26:56 *). There are several differences from Mk. Jesus is not taken into the hall at first, but remains in the courtyard, and is present while Peter denies Him, so that when the cock crowed the Lord turned and looked on Peter (Luke 22:61). The de... [ Continue Reading ]