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Luke 22

Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.

And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.

Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.

And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.

And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.

And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.

Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.

And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.

And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?

And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in.

And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?

And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.

And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.

And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.

And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:

For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.

And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:

For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.

And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.

Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.

And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!

And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.

And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.

And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.

But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.

For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.

Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations.

And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;

That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:

But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

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

And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.

And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.

Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.

For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end.

And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.

And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.

And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,

Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.

And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,

And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.

And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.

But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?

And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.

And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.

Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?

When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.

Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.

And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.

But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.

And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not.

And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.

And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean.

And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.

And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.

And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him.

And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?

And many other things blasphemously spake they against him.

And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,

Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:

And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.

Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.

Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am.

And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.

What does Luke 22:10 mean?

Explanation

Luke 22:10 pertains to the preparation of the Passover meal, which would become known as the Last Supper.

In this verse, Jesus instructs His disciples on how to find the location where the meal would take place.

The detail of a man carrying a pitcher of water would have been unusual in that society as carrying water was typically women's work.

The man carrying a pitcher, therefore, would have stood out, making him a distinctive sign for the disciples to follow.

The verse speaks to both the practical logistics of preparing for the Passover and suggests a deeper, orchestrated plan that Jesus has in place for the unfolding events leading to His crucifixion.

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Historical Context

Luke 22:10 is set in Jerusalem during the time of the Jewish festival of Passover. During this period, Jesus and His disciples were actively preparing for the Passover meal.

Historically, it is believed that the events described took place around 30-33 AD.

Jerusalem would have been crowded with pilgrims coming to celebrate the Passover, commemorating the Israelites' liberation from Egyptian slavery, which is narrated in the Book of Exodus.

Jesus' choice of a man carrying a pitcher of water as a sign would have been deliberate due to gender-specific roles in that society which adds to the notion of divine orchestration of the events.

Theological Insights

From a theological standpoint, this verse shows Jesus' foreknowledge of events and His control over the situation. It also points towards divine providence and guidance.

Some theologians might see the man carrying a water pitcher as a symbol of servanthood or humility, reflecting Jesus' own mission and approach.

Additionally, there are interpretations that the 'house' symbolizes the Church, with Jesus inviting His followers to enter into fellowship with Him through the sacraments, particularly the Eucharist, which traces its origins to the Last Supper.

Practical Applications

Practically speaking, Luke 22:10 can be viewed as an illustration of how to respond to divine guidance with obedience and alertness. Followers are encouraged to look for signs, even in mundane details, as potential directives from God.

Furthermore, the directive to follow the man into the house where he enters can symbolize the call to fellowship and community within the Christian faith, emphasizing the idea of being part of a larger spiritual family.

Cross-References

Mark 14:13: "And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him."
Luke 22:7-8: "Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.

And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat."

Exodus 12:1-14: Provides the historical context of the Passover celebration.

Language Study

The key words in the original Greek text of this verse include:

"ἀνθρώπος" (anthropos) usually translated to "man," is a generic term for a human being.
"κεράμιον" (keramion), translated as "pitcher," refers to a ceramic or earthenware vessel used for carrying liquids.
"ὕδωρ" (hudōr), translated as "water," signifies water but also can metaphorically mean life in the scriptural context.
"ἀκολουθέω" (akoloutheō), translated as "follow," means to accompany or to be a disciple of.
"ὅπου" (hopou), meaning "where" or "in whatever place."

Cultural and Religious Comparisons

In other ancient religions, the use of signs was also common to convey divine messages or to indicate a chosen path.

For example, in ancient Greek myths, gods often provided prophetic signs that characters had to observe to fulfill their destinies.

In the Hebrew Bible or Tanakh, signs are similarly given to individuals, such as Moses and the burning bush or Gideon and his fleece.

Scientific Perspectives

From a modern scientific perspective, the verse does not directly intersect with scientific understanding; however, it does introduce the relevance of water as an essential resource.

The carrying of water would likely have significant practical importance in an arid region like ancient Judea.

The fact that a man carrying the pitcher stands out also highlights a societal observation that can be studied from an anthropological standpoint.

Commentaries

The consensus among biblical scholars and commentators is that Jesus' detailed instructions and the disciples' subsequent discovery of the man with the pitcher suggest Jesus' divine knowledge and orchestration of events.

Matthew Henry's Commentary outlines the significance of Christ's foreknowledge and the importance of compliance with divine ordinances.

The Expositor's Bible Commentary points to the importance of this event in setting the stage for the Last Supper and its implication in Christian theology.

John Gill's Exposition of the Bible highlights the singularity of the sign and how it was used to fulfill Jesus' purpose discretely.

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What does Luke 22:10 mean?

Explanation

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Historical Context

Theological Insights

Practical Applications

Cross-References

Language Study

Cultural and Religious Comparisons

Scientific Perspectives

Commentaries

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What does Luke 22:10 mean?

Explanation

Top Rated Luke Books

Historical Context

Theological Insights

Practical Applications

Cross-References

Language Study

Cultural and Religious Comparisons

Scientific Perspectives

Commentaries

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