Luke 22

1 The Chief Priest and Scribes consult how they could put Christ to death, 3 Judas agrees with them to deliver him over, 7 Christ causeth the passeover to be prepared, 14 and eats the same with his twelve Apostles, 19 Afterward institutes his supper, 21 foretelleth the treachery of Judas, 24 admonisheth his disciples to take heed of ambition, and worldly domination, 28 promising them the communion of his Kingdom, 31 warneth the Apostles and especially Peter against the temptation of Satan,34 and foreteth him his fall, 35 and all the other Apostles their and his approaching troubles, 39 prayeth on the mount of Olives , and in his great distress is strengthened by an Angel, 45 exborteth his disciples who slept, to watching and prayer, 47 is by Judas betrayed with a kiss, 50 healeth the ear of a servant who was cut off, 54 is brought into high Priest house,where Peter denies him three times 61 whereof Christ looketh upon him, and he bewaileth his fall, 63 Christ is misused, and being set before the Jewish Council, acknowlegdeth that he is the son of God.

1. AND the feast of unleavened (bread) [Of this feast Exodus 12:14, and 23.14, etc.] called the Passover was nigh; [namely two daies after, Mat.26.2.]

2. And the Chief Priest and the Scribes sought how they should make him away: for they feared people.

3. And Satan entred into Judas [Namely not bodily, but by his stronger suggestions and instigation. See John 13:2, 27] which was surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.

4. And he went his wayand spake with the chief Priests and the Captaines [That is the commanders of the soulders which kept the Temple without, see verse 52. Acts 4:1 and 5.24.26.] How he should deliver him over to them:

5. And they were glad, and agreed that they should give him money. [Namely thirty silverlings, Mat. 26 verse 20.]

6. And he promised it, and sought opportunity [Or fit time] to deliver him over unto them without uproar. [or without multitude, i.e. in the absence of the multitude which commonly followed him.]

7. And the day of unleavened (bread) came, on which the Passeover must be killed. [Namely according to the Law on the fourteenth day of the first month, Exod. 12. v.6,18. which day Christ observed, but the Jews put it off unto the day following for the reason noted, Mat.26.verse 20.]

8. And he sent forth Peter and John saying, Go your waies and make ready the passeover for us, that we may eat it.

9. And they said unto, where wilt thou tat we prepare it.

10. And he said unto them, Behold, when ye shall be entred into the City [Namely Jerusalem, where only the passeover was to be killed and eaten. See Deu 16.v.5.6.7.] there shall meet you a man, bearing a pitcher of water [or an earthen vessel] follow him into the house where he entreth in.

11. And ye shall say to the father of the family [Gr. Lord of the house] of that house, the master saith unto thee [that is, causeth to be said to thee] where is the dining-room [Gr. unloosing] where I shall eat my passeover with my Disciples.

12. And he shall shew you a great furnished [Gr. spread, i.e. prepared with Tables and with Couches on which lying used in former times to eat] upper room, there make it ready.

13. And they going their way, found it as he had said unto them, and made the passeover.

14. And when the hour was come [Namely on which the Paschal Lamb, was to be eaten, on the fourteenth day of the first Moneth, after sun setting: See Exodus 12:6. Deuteronomy 16:6.] he sate down and the Twelve Apostles with him.

15. And he said unto them, I have greatly desired: [Gr. with desire desired. An Hebrew phrase] to eat this passeover with you before I suffer.

16. For I say unto you, that I will no more it thereof, until it shall be fulfilled [Namely that which was figured by the passeover, after which time we keep the spiritual passeover with Christ, 1 Cor.5.7.] in the Kingdome of God.

17. And when he had taken a cup [This first cup seems to have been given by Christ for a conclusion of the Passover, after a custom the Jews, whereupon the institution of the supper immediately followed, in which after the distribution of bread, the cup was also distributed. See verse.19.20. and 1 Cor. 11.25.] and had given thanks, he said ,part it among you.

18. For I say unto you, that I will not drink of the fruit of the Vine, until the Kingdome of God shall be come.

19. And he took bread, and when he had given thanks brake it and gave it unto them saying, that is my body, [The exposition hereof, see Mat.26.26.] which is given for you [or given over, namely unto death] do that for remembrance of me:

20. Likewise also the cup after the supper [Or supplying] saying, this cup [that is, this wine in the cup] (is) the new [thus Paul joines the word is thereto, 1 Cor. 11.25.] Testament in my blood [That is a sign and a seal of the new Testament or Covenant, which is confirmed by the blood shedding of Jesus Christ, Heb.9.15,16,17.] which is shed for you. [that is, shall be, namely on the cross.]

21. But behold the hand of him who betrayed me, is with me at the Table.

22. And the Son of man goeth hence indeed, as it is concluded; [Gr. determined, namely the counsel and providence of God, Acts 2:23. and 4.48.] but woe to that man, by whom he is betrayed. [or delivered, over]

23. And they began to enquire one amongst another, which of them, it might be which should do that.

24. And there was also contention amongst them, [Or strife, which seemes to be arisen, by reason that verse 18. Christ had spoken of the setting up of his Kingdome] which of them seemed to be [or should be esteemed to the greatest.

25. And he said unto them: the Kings of the Nations [Or of the Gentiles] Lord is over them; [that is have and exercised worldly power, which is here forbidden the Ministers of the Church, 1 Peter 5:3.] and they that have the authority over them, are called bountiful. [Lords as now speak, gracious Lords i.e. great tittles are described to them.]

26. But ye not so: but the greatest among you [That is, he that will be most esteemed among you, See Matthew 20:26.] let he be as the least; [Gr the younger, that is the youngest or last or least esteemed; for young persons for the reason of their youth, commonly have the less respect then the old] and he that is the leader, [that is, Lord or Master] as one that serveth.

27. For who is greater? He that sitteth down [Namely at the Table] or that he serveth? Is not he that sitteth down? But I am in the midst of you as one that serveth.

28. And ye are they that have abode continually with me in my temptations.

29. And I ordain [That is, dispose, appoint or bequeath as by Testament, Hebrews 9:17.] unto you the kingdome, like as my Father hath ordained (it) me.

30. That ye may eat and drink at my Table in my kingdome [That is, have communion joy and glory, as here ye have in my suffering and contempt, Romans 8:7. 2Tim. 2, 11, 12] and sit on Thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. [See hereof Mat.19.28.]

31. And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold Satan hath greatly desired you [Or asked, or greatly sought] for to sit as wheat, [That is, to throw or shake you this way and that way, as the corn when it is winnowed sifted, without suffering you to have any rest, with one temptation upon another, 1 Pet. 5 8.]

32. But I have prayed for thee that thy faith cease not, [Or fail not i.e. wholly perish, or be extinguished by the temptation of Satan who shall pursue thee. Thus he prayes also for all believers, John 17:20. Romans 8:32.] and thou when thou shall once be converted, strengthen thy brethren.

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

34. But he said, I say unto thee Peter, the Cock shall not crow to day, before thou shall thrice have denied that thou knowest me.

35. And he said unto them, when I sent you forth, without purse, and scrip, and shoes, did you want anything? And they said nothing:

36. He said therefore unto them, But now he that hath a purse let him take it, likewise also a scrip [That is, from henceforth, and hereafter when I shall send you forth a second time, such troubles shall purse you, that you must prepare yourselves to suffer much want, and to undergo many dangers in the administration of your office] and he that hath none [namely sword. Or he that hath no purse, or scrip, let him buy, &c. By which similitude Christ admonisheth he Apostles, that like as in a violent incursion and distress of enemies, every one is busy to provide himself of swords and other weapons to resist the Enemy: so they in the grievous times of persecution that are at hand, must provide themselves of spiritual weapons, thereby to make strong resistance, See 2 Cor. 10.4. Ephes. 6. 12. 1 Timothy 1:18. Which the Apostles then understood only of outward weapons as appears out of v. 38.] Let him set his garment, and buy a sword.

37. For I say unto you that yet this which is written must be accomplished in me, namely, and he was reckoned with the Male factor; [Gr. the unrighteous] for even those things which (are written) concerning me have an end. [That is to come towards the end, to be speedily fulfilled.]

38. And they said Lord, behold here two swords. And he said unto them, it is enough. [Namely spoken of the thing it self shall quickly shew of what swords I speak, John 18:36.]

39. And going out he departed as he won’t [Gr. according to custom] towards the Mount of Olives: and his disciples also followed him

40. And when he was come, to that place, he said unto them, pray ye that ye come not into temptation.

41. And he parted from them [Gr. he was pluckt away from them] about a stone cast, and kneeled down and prayed.

42. Saying, Father thou wouldst take this cup away from me; [Otherwise thou wilt take away this cup from me. Of this prayer of Christ; see Mat.26.39.] yet not my will, but thine be done.

43. And there was seen him an Angel from Heaven, which strengthened him.

44. And being in a grievous conflict, [Or great anguish distress, as it is properly said of the perplexity which one hath before the conflict begin, which here in Christ was not so much because of the approaching bodily death, but by the reason of the burden of Gods wrath against the sins of men which he bare, Gal. 3 13. Hebrews 5:7,8,9.] He prayed the more earnestly, and sweat was like great drops of blood, [The Greek word properly signifies drops of blood congealed, but is also taken for great thick drops] which ran down on the ground.

45. And he was risen up from the prayer, he came to his disciples, and found them sleeping for sorrow.

46. And he said unto them, why sleep yee? Arise and pray that ye come not into temptation.

47. And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and one of the twelve which was called Judas, went before them And came nigh to Jesus to kiss him. [Namely according to the sign which he had before given them. Mat .16.48.]

48. And Jesus said unto them, Judas, betrayest thou the son of man with a kiss.

49. And they that were with him seeing what would happen, said unto him, Lord shall we smite with the sword?

50. And one of them, [Namely Peter] smote the servant of the high Priest, [called Malchus, John 18:10.] and cut off his ear.

51. And Jesus answering said, suffer them (to be) even hitherto. And he touched his ear and healed him.

52. And Jesus said to the Chief Priest and the Captaines of the Temple, and the Elders which were come against him, [Namely to some of them, which were sent forth by the rest to carry on this work, Matthew 26:47.] are ye gone forth with swords and selves [Gr. woods] as against a murderer? [or high-way-robber.]

53. When I was daily with you in the Temple, ye stretched not forth your hands against me? but this is your hour, and the power of darkness. [That is, the power that is given by God to the Divel, who is called a Prince of darkness, Ephes 6.12. and to his instruments over me, Colossians 1:13.]

54. And they laid on him, and led (him away) and brought him into the High Priests house,[Namely first to Annas and afterwards to Cajaphas, John 18:13,24.] and Peter followed afar off.

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

56. And a certain maid-servant seeing him sit by the fire, [Gr. the light, i.e. fire, see v. 55 and Mark14.54.] and fixing her eyes upon him, said, this (man) also was with him.

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

58. And shortly, after another seeing him, said, thou also art of them; [Namely disciples of Jesus] But Peter said, man I am not.

59. And when it was about an hour after, another confirmed (it) saying, In truth this (man) was also with him: for he also is a Galilean. [As appeareth by his speech Matthew 26:73.]

60. But Peter said, man I no not what thou sayest. And immediately as he yet spake the Crock crowed. [Namely for the second time towards break of the day, See Mark 14:72.]

61. And the Lord turning himself about, looked on Peter, and Peter remembered of the word of the Lord, how he said unto him, before the crock shall have crowed [That is, shall have made an end of his crowing] thou shalt deny me thrice.

62. And Peter going out wept bitterly.

63. And the men which held Jesus, mocked him, and smote (him.)

64. And when they had covered him, they smote him on the face, and asked him saying, prophesie who is it that smote thee.

65. And many other things they spake against him, blaspheming. [That is, blasphemously speaking of him and to him.]

66. And when it was day there gathered together: [Namely the second time, to examine him more narrowly and deliver him to Pilate. Of the first assembling. See Matthew 26:57.] the Elders of the people. [Gr. the Eldership] and the Chief Priests, and the Scribes, and brought him unto their counsel. [Gr. Synedron, whereof see Mat.5.22.]

67. Saying art thou the Christ? Tell us; [Or if thou art the Christ tell us] and he said unto them, If I tell it to you, ye will not believe it.

68. And if I also ask, ye will not answer me or release me.

69. From hence forth [Namely after that he being put to death, shall rise again from the dead, and ascend into heaven] shall the son of man set at the right (hand) of the power of God.

70. And they all said, art thou then the Son of God: And he said unto them, yee say that I am. [Or yee say it, for I am so. See of this phrase Matthew 26:25.]

71. And they said, what need have we any further witness? For us we have had it out of his (own) mouth.