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 ]