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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 22:11 mean?

Explanation

Luke 22:11 presents a part of the narrative of the Last Supper, the final meal that Jesus shared with His disciples before His crucifixion.

In this verse, Jesus is instructing His disciples on how to make preparations for the Passover meal.

It is a directive given to two of His disciples, likely Peter and John, telling them to ask a particular man, the "goodman of the house," for the room where Jesus intends to hold the Passover feast with His followers.

"Goodman of the house" is an archaic term for the male head of a household or homeowner. Jesus refers to Himself as "The Master," signifying His authority and identity as their teacher and leader.

The phrase "Where is the guestchamber" indicates His need for a private room, a common practice for travelers in that era, who relied on the hospitality of others for lodging.

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Historical Context

During the time of Jesus, the Passover was (and still is) an important Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' deliverance from slavery in Egypt.

It is likely that this conversation occurred in Jerusalem because that is where Jews from all over would come to celebrate the Passover.

In that era, it was common for residents of Jerusalem to open their homes to pilgrims coming to observe the festival.

The "guestchamber" therefore could have been a room explicitly set aside for such occasions.

Theological Insights

Different theological perspectives can be drawn from this verse:

Predestination and Divine Providence: Some theologians see this verse as an example of Jesus’ divinity and omniscience.

He knew in advance where the room was and who would provide it, showing that God had already prepared the way for these events to unfold.

Servanthood and Obedience: From a Christian discipleship perspective, the verse also teaches the importance of service and obedience to divine direction without fully understanding the details or outcomes.

It shows the trust the disciples had in Jesus' instructions.

Fulfillment of the Passover: Jesus as the "Master" in this context aligns with the concept of Him being the ultimate Passover Lamb, which is foundational to Christian belief.

The Passover meal in Christian theology prefigures Jesus' sacrifice.

Practical Applications

Hospitality: The readiness of the "goodman" to provide a room may inspire acts of hospitality, encouraging believers to provide for others' needs.
Faith in Divine Provision: This verse can be applied to modern life as an encouragement for individuals to trust in divine provision, believing that the necessary arrangements for one’s life have been, or will be, set in place by a higher power.
Following Instructions: The verse reminds believers of the importance of following spiritual directions even when the outcome or purpose is not fully understood.

Cross-References

Mark 14:14: "And wheresoever he shall go in, say ye to the goodman of the house, The Master saith, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?"
Matthew 26:18: "And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples."

Language Study

Goodman: The word "goodman" is translated from the Greek word "oikodespotēs," which means "master of the house" or "householder".
Master: This term is translated from the Greek word "didaskalos", which can mean teacher or master.

It is a term of respect and authority.

Guestchamber: The term "guestchamber" comes from the Greek word "kataluma" which means lodging place or guest room.

It is also used to denote an eating room.

Cultural and Religious Comparisons

Hospitality in Ancient Cultures: Ancient Middle Eastern cultures, like those in Jesus’ time, placed a high value on hospitality.

This is paralleled in various ancient cultures where receiving a traveler into one’s home was considered a sacred duty.

Religious Interpretations: In Judaism, the Passover is central to the story of deliverance from slavery in Egypt.

Christianity views Jesus as the Passover Lamb, so there is a comparison and contrast in the way each religion interprets the significance of the Passover.

Scientific Perspectives

This verse does not directly interact with scientific understandings; it is primarily of historical, cultural, and religious significance.

However, archaeology can provide insights into the types of dwellings and guest rooms that existed in Jerusalem during Jesus’ time.

Commentaries

Traditional Commentaries: Scholars like Matthew Henry and John Gill note the sovereignty of Jesus in this verse, as Jesus appears to arrange the venue for the Passover with divine foresight.
Modern Scholarly Commentaries: Raymond E.

Brown and other New Testament scholars discuss the practical aspects of Passover preparations and the cultural norms of the day.

They often cross-reference other Gospel accounts to present a harmonized narrative of the Last Supper.

Critical Commentaries: Some critical scholars might question the historical accuracy of the event or propose alternative interpretations based on textual criticism, while still acknowledging the verse’s significance in the narrative of Jesus’ final days.

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What does Luke 22:11 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 22:11 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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