Thematic Bible




Luke 22:1 (show verse)

The festival of Unleavened Bread, which is called the Passover, was approaching.

Luke 22:2 (show verse)

And the high priests and the scribes were casting about for a way to put him to death, for they were afraid of the people.

Luke 22:3 (show verse)

But Satan entered into Judas, who was called Iscariot, a member of the Twelve.

Luke 22:4 (show verse)

And he went off and discussed with the high priests and captains of the Temple how he could betray him to them.

Luke 22:5 (show verse)

And they were delighted and agreed to pay him for it.

Luke 22:6 (show verse)

And he accepted their offer, and watched for an opportunity to betray him to them without a disturbance.

Luke 22:7 (show verse)

When the day of Unleavened Bread came, on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed,

Luke 22:8 (show verse)

Jesus sent Peter and John, saying to them, "Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover."

Luke 22:9 (show verse)

They said to him, "Where do you want us to prepare it?"

Luke 22:10 (show verse)

He said to them, "Just after you enter the city, you will meet a man carrying a pitcher of water. Follow him to the house to which he goes,

Luke 22:11 (show verse)

and say to the man of the house, 'Our Master says to you, "Where is the room where I can eat the Passover supper with my disciples?" '

Luke 22:12 (show verse)

And he will show you a large room upstairs with the necessary furniture. Make your preparations there."

Luke 22:13 (show verse)

So they went and found everything just as he had told them, and they prepared the Passover supper.

Luke 22:14 (show verse)

When the time came, he took his place at the table, with the apostles about him.

Luke 22:15 (show verse)

And he said to them, "I have greatly desired to eat this Passover supper with you before I suffer.

Luke 22:16 (show verse)

For I tell you, I will never eat one again until it reaches its fulfilment in the Kingdom of God."

Luke 22:17 (show verse)

And when he was handed a cup, he thanked God, and then said, "Take this and share it among you, for I tell you,

Luke 22:18 (show verse)

I will not drink the product of the vine again until the Kingdom of God comes."

Luke 22:19 (show verse)

And he took a loaf of bread and thanked God, and broke it in pieces, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body.

Luke 22:20 (show verse)

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Luke 22:21 (show verse)

Yet look! The hand of the man who is betraying me is beside me on the table!

Luke 22:22 (show verse)

For the Son of Man is going his way, as it has been decreed, but alas for the man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed!"

Luke 22:23 (show verse)

And they began to discuss with one another which of them it was who was going to do this.

Luke 22:24 (show verse)

A dispute also arose among them, as to which one of them ought to be considered the greatest.

Luke 22:25 (show verse)

But he said to them, "The kings of the heathen lord it over them, and their authorities are given the title of Benefactor.

Luke 22:26 (show verse)

But you are not to do so, but whoever is greatest among you must be like the youngest, and the leader like a servant.

Luke 22:27 (show verse)

For which is greater, the man at the table, or the servant who waits on him? Is not the man at the table? Yet I am like a servant among you.

Luke 22:28 (show verse)

But it is you who have stood by me in my trials.

Luke 22:29 (show verse)

So just as my Father has conferred a kingdom on me

Luke 22:30 (show verse)

I confer on you the right to eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and to sit on thrones and judge the twelve tribes of Israel!

Luke 22:31 (show verse)

O Simon, Simon! Satan has obtained permission to sift all of you like wheat,

Luke 22:32 (show verse)

but I have prayed that your own faith may not fail. And afterward you yourself must turn and strengthen your brothers."

Luke 22:33 (show verse)

Peter said to him, "Master, I am ready to go to prison and to death with you!"

Luke 22:34 (show verse)

But he said, "I tell you, Peter, the cock will not crow today before you deny three times that you know me!"

Luke 22:35 (show verse)

And he said to them, "When I sent you out without any purse or bag or shoes, was there anything you needed?" They said, "No, nothing."

Luke 22:36 (show verse)

He said to them, "But now, if a man has a purse let him take it, and a bag too. And a man who has no sword must sell his coat and buy one.

Luke 22:37 (show verse)

For I tell you that this saying of Scripture must find its fulfilment in me: 'He was rated an outlaw.' Yes, that saying about me is to be fulfilled!"

Luke 22:38 (show verse)

But they said, "See, Master, here are two swords!" And he said to them, "Enough of this!"
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Luke 22:39 (show verse)

And he went out of the city and up on the Mount of Olives as he was accustomed to do, with his disciples following him.

Luke 22:40 (show verse)

And when he reached the spot, he said to them, "Pray that you may not be subjected to trial."

Luke 22:41 (show verse)

And he withdrew about a stone's throw from them, and kneeling down he prayed

Luke 22:42 (show verse)

and said, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup away from me. But not my will but yours be done!"

Luke 22:43 (show verse)

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Luke 22:44 (show verse)

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Luke 22:45 (show verse)

When he got up from his prayer, he went to the disciples and found them asleep from sorrow.

Luke 22:46 (show verse)

And he said to them, "Why are you asleep? Get up, and pray that you may not be subjected to trial!"

Luke 22:47 (show verse)

While he was still speaking, a crowd of people came up, with the man called Judas, one of the Twelve, at their head, and he stepped up to Jesus to kiss him.

Luke 22:48 (show verse)

Jesus said to him, "Would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?"

Luke 22:49 (show verse)

Those who were about him saw what was coming and said, "Master, shall we use our swords?"

Luke 22:50 (show verse)

And one of them did strike at the high priest's slave and cut his right ear off.

Luke 22:51 (show verse)

But Jesus answered, "Let me do this much!" And he touched his ear and healed him.

Luke 22:52 (show verse)

And Jesus said to the high priests, captains of the Temple, and elders who had come to take him, "Have you come out with swords and clubs as though I were a robber?

Luke 22:53 (show verse)

When I was among you day after day in the Temple you never laid a hand on me! But you choose this hour, and the cover of darkness!"

Luke 22:54 (show verse)

Then they arrested him and led him away and took him to the house of the high priest. And Peter followed at a distance.

Luke 22:55 (show verse)

And they kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat about it, and Peter sat down among them.

Luke 22:56 (show verse)

A maid saw him sitting by the fire and looked at him and said, "This man was with him too."

Luke 22:57 (show verse)

But he denied it, and said, "I do not know him."

Luke 22:58 (show verse)

Shortly after, a man saw him and said, "You are one of them too!" But Peter said, "I am not!"

Luke 22:59 (show verse)

About an hour later, another man insisted, "This man was certainly with him too, for he is a Galilean!"

Luke 22:60 (show verse)

But Peter said, "I do not know what you mean." And immediately, just as he spoke, a cock crowed.

Luke 22:61 (show verse)

And the Master turned and looked at Peter, and Peter remembered the words the Master had said to him??"Before the cock crows today, you will disown me three times."

Luke 22:62 (show verse)

And he went outside and wept bitterly.

Luke 22:63 (show verse)

The men who had Jesus in custody flogged him and made sport of him,

Luke 22:64 (show verse)

and they blindfolded him, and asked him, "Show that you are a prophet! Who was it that struck you?"

Luke 22:65 (show verse)

And they said many other abusive things to him.

Luke 22:66 (show verse)

As soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the high priests and scribes assembled, and brought him before their council, and said to him,

Luke 22:67 (show verse)

"If you are the Christ, tell us so." But he said to them, "If I tell you, you will not believe me,

Luke 22:68 (show verse)

and if I ask you a question, you will not answer me.

Luke 22:69 (show verse)

But from this time on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of God Almighty!"

Luke 22:70 (show verse)

And they all said, "Are you the Son of God then?" And he said to them, "I am, as you say!"

Luke 22:71 (show verse)

Then they said, "What do we want of testimony now? We have heard it ourselves from his own mouth!"