Reading Plan · Day 304
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Luke 22-24
Day 304
Previously · Day 303 · Luke 19-21
The previous day's reading covered the confrontations between Jesus and the religious leaders that immediately preceded Jesus' crucifixion.
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Where You Stopped
Luke 22
1Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.
2And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death; for they feared the people.
3And Satan entered into Judas who was called Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.
1Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.
2And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.
3Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.
Commentary · verses 1-3
4And he went away, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might deliver him unto them.
4And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.
Commentary · verse 4
Satan was in Judas before Judas went to strike the deal for thirty pieces of silver with the chief priests.
5And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.
6And he consented, and sought opportunity to deliver him unto them in the absence of the multitude.
7And the day of unleavened bread came, on which the passover must be sacrificed.
5And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.
6And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.
7Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.
Commentary · verses 5-7
The Passover lamb was sacrificed and presented in the temple a day before the Passover meal.
8And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and make ready for us the passover, that we may eat.
9And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we make ready?
10And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house whereinto he goeth.
11And ye shall say unto the master of the house, The Teacher saith unto thee, Where is the guest-chamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?
12And he will show you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.
8And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.
9And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?
10And 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.
11And 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?
12And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.
Commentary · verses 8-12
Jesus had Peter and John go to a man who would provide a place for the Passover meal, also known as the Seder.
13And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
14And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the apostles with him.
13And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
14And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.
Commentary · verses 13-14
The Last Supper occurred a day before the Passover meal.
15And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:
15And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:
Commentary · verse 15
Jesus wanted to have this meal with His Disciples before He suffered.
16for I say unto you, I shall not eat it, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
17And he received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: 18for I say unto you, I shall not drink from henceforth of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
16For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
17And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:
18For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
Commentary · verses 16-18
During the Passover meal, there were four cups of wine. Two were drunk before the meal and two after. The fourth cup represented Praise for the Completion of Everything. Jesus would not drink of this fourth cup until everything was completed in His Father's Kingdom after Final Judgment.
Commentary · verses 19-20
Verses 19-20: the Lord's Supper.
19And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave to them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
20And the cup in like manner after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, even that which is poured out for you.
19And 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.
20Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
Commentary · verse 20
The third cup was drunk with the desert bread (Afikomen), and became our communion. The third cup represented Redemption, which was provided for us by Jesus' Blood.
Doctrines on this passage
21But behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.
22For the Son of man indeed goeth, as it hath been determined: but woe unto that man through whom he is betrayed!
23And they began to question among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.
24And there arose also a contention among them, which of them was accounted to be greatest.
21But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.
22And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!
23And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.
24And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.
Commentary · verses 21-24
The Disciples were still arguing over who was the greatest.
25And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles have lordship over them; and they that have authority over them are called Benefactors.
26But ye shall not be so: but he that is the greater among you, let him become as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.
27For which is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am in the midst of you as he that serveth.
28But ye are they that have continued with me in my temptations; 29and I appoint unto you a kingdom, even as my Father appointed unto me, 30that ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom; and ye shall sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
25And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.
26But 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.
27For 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.
28Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations.
29And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;
30That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Commentary · verses 25-30
Those who serve the most will be the greatest in the Kingdom of God.
31Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have you, that he might sift you as wheat:
31And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:
Commentary · verse 31
Peter was to be sifted as wheat by Satan.
32but I made supplication for thee, that thy faith fail not; and do thou, when once thou hast turned again, establish thy brethren.
32But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
Commentary · verse 32
The "sifting" was for Peter's long term growth, to get the "chaff" out of him. When Peter converted, he would be able to strengthen the brethren.
33And he said unto him, Lord, with thee I am ready to go both to prison and to death.
34And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, until thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.
33And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.
34And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.
Commentary · verses 33-34
Jesus predicted Peter's denial of Him. Jesus knew the causes within Peter that would lead to Peter betraying Jesus.
35And he said unto them, When I sent you forth without purse, and wallet, and shoes, lacked ye anything? And they said, Nothing.
36And he said unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise a wallet; and he that hath none, let him sell his cloak, and buy a sword.
37For I say unto you, that this which is written must be fulfilled in me, And he was reckoned with transgressors: for that which concerneth me hath fulfilment.
35And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.
36Then 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.
37For 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.
Commentary · verses 35-37
Jesus referenced Isaiah 53:12.
38And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.
38And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.
Commentary · verse 38
Jesus said "It is enough," not because two swords were enough. Jesus was saying that the discussion was concluded and it was time to go to the mount of Olives...
39And he came out, and went, as his custom was, unto the mount of Olives; and the disciples also followed him.
40And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.
41And he was parted from them about a stone’s cast; and he kneeled down and prayed, 42saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.
39And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.
40And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.
41And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,
42Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.
Commentary · verses 39-42
Jesus was honest with His desire but prayed for God's Will to be done. These events were not predestined. Jesus had to choose to go through with His death.
43And there appeared unto him an angel from heaven, strengthening him.
43And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.
Commentary · verse 43
An angel from heaven strengthened Jesus because this choice was difficult.
44And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became as it were great drops of blood falling down upon the ground.
44And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
Commentary · verse 44
This choice was so difficult that Jesus was sweating blood. It may be the most difficult part was knowing He would be separated from God the Father. Jesus had never experienced separation from God and every instance He had seen throughout history showed that it was painful.
Doctrines on this passage
45And when he rose up from his prayer, he came unto the disciples, and found them sleeping for sorrow, 46and said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, that ye enter not into temptation.
47While he yet spake, behold, a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them; and he drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.
48But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?
49And when they that were about him saw what would follow, they said, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?
50And a certain one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and struck off his right ear.
45And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,
46And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.
47And 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.
48But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?
49When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?
50And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
Commentary · verses 45-50
Peter was the "certain one" who cut off the servant of the high priest's ear according to John 18:10.
51But Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye them thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.
51And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.
Commentary · verse 51
Jesus healed the man's ear!
52And Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and elders, that were come against him, Are ye come out, as against a robber, with swords and staves?
53When 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.
54And they seized him, and led him away, and brought him into the high priest’s house. But Peter followed afar off.
52Then 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?
53When 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.
54Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest’s house. And Peter followed afar off.
Commentary · verses 52-54
The men took Jesus while Peter followed from far off.
55And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the court, and had sat down together, Peter sat in the midst of them.
56And a certain maid seeing him as he sat in the light of the fire, and looking stedfastly upon him, said, This man also was with him.
57But he denied, saying, Woman, I know him not.
55And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.
56But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.
57And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not.
Commentary · verses 55-57
Peter's first denial.
58And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou also art one of them. But Peter said, Man, I am not.
58And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.
Commentary · verse 58
Peter's second denial.
59And after the space of about one hour another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this man also was with him; for he is a Galilæan.
60But Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.
59And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilean.
60And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.
Commentary · verses 59-60
Peter's third denial. While Peter was denying Jesus the third time, the rooster crowed.
61And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how that he said unto him, Before the cock crow this day thou shalt deny me thrice.
61And 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.
Commentary · verse 61
Peter was close enough to Jesus that Jesus could see him. Jesus looked at Peter after he denied the third time and Peter remembered Jesus' words.
62And he went out, and wept bitterly.
62And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.
Commentary · verse 62
Peter felt such conviction that he wept bitterly.
63And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and beat him.
64And they blindfolded him, and asked him, saying, Prophesy: who is he that struck thee?
65And many other things spake they against him, reviling him.
63And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him.
64And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?
65And many other things blasphemously spake they against him.
Commentary · verses 63-65
The men that held Jesus struck Him, mocked Him, and blasphemously spoke against Him.
66And as soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people was gathered together, both chief priests and scribes; and they led him away into their council, saying, 67If thou art the Christ, tell us. But he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe: 68and if I ask you, ye will not answer.
69But from henceforth shall the Son of man be seated at the right hand of the power of God.
66And 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,
67Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:
68And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.
69Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.
Commentary · verses 66-69
Jesus prophesied that after this He would sit on "the right hand of the power of God."
70And they all said, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am.
71And they said, What further need have we of witness? for we ourselves have heard from his own mouth.
70Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am.
71And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.
Commentary · verses 70-71
The Jewish day went from sundown to sundown. Even though it was the next day according to our calendar, it was still the day before the Passover meal which would begin at sundown.
Where You Stopped
Luke 23
1And the whole company of them rose up, and brought him before Pilate.
2And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this man perverting our nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Cæsar, and saying that he himself is Christ a king.
1And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate.
2And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Cesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.
Commentary · verses 1-2
Jesus was charged with treason against the government.
3And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest.
4And Pilate said unto the chief priests and the multitudes, I find no fault in this man.
3And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it.
4Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man.
Commentary · verses 3-4
Pilate found no fault in Jesus.
5But they were the more urgent, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Judæa, and beginning from Galilee even unto this place.
6But when Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man were a Galilæan.
7And when he knew that he was of Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him unto Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem in these days.
5And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place.
6When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilean.
7And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.
Commentary · verses 5-7
Pilate tried to avoid condemning Jesus. When Pilate heard Jesus was from a town outside his jurisdiction, Jesus was then sent to Herod.
8Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was of a long time desirous to see him, because he had heard concerning him; and he hoped to see some miracle done by him.
9And he questioned him in many words; but he answered him nothing.
8And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.
9Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.
Commentary · verses 8-9
Herod asked Jesus many questions but Jesus did not answer.
10And the chief priests and the scribes stood, vehemently accusing him.
11And Herod with his soldiers set him at nought, and mocked him, and arraying him in gorgeous apparel sent him back to Pilate.
10And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him.
11And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.
Commentary · verses 10-11
Jesus was sent back to Pilate.
12And Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day: for before they were at enmity between themselves.
13And Pilate called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, 14and said unto them, Ye brought unto me this man, as one that perverteth the people: and behold, I, having examined him before you, found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him: 15no, nor yet Herod: for he sent him back unto us; and behold, nothing worthy of death hath been done by him.
16I will therefore chastise him, and release him.
12And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves.
13And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,
14Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him:
15No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him.
16I will therefore chastise him, and release him.
Commentary · verses 12-16
Pilate, again trying to avoid condemning Jesus, said Jesus did nothing to deserve death and that Jesus would be chastised and then released!
17 18But they cried out all together, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:—
17(For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)
18And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:
Commentary · verses 17-18
The people asked for Barabbas (a murderer) to be released instead of Jesus.
19one who for a certain insurrection made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.
20And Pilate spake unto them again, desiring to release Jesus; 21but they shouted, saying, Crucify, crucify him.
19(Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)
20Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them.
21But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him.
Commentary · verses 19-21
Verse 20 stated Pilate wanted to release Jesus. However, the people were adamant about Jesus being crucified.
22And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath this man done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him and release him.
22And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let him go.
Commentary · verse 22
A third time Pilate said Jesus was innocent in an attempt to avoid crucifying Jesus.
23But they were urgent with loud voices, asking that he might be crucified. And their voices prevailed.
24And Pilate gave sentence that what they asked for should be done.
23And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed.
24And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required.
Commentary · verses 23-24
The people continued yelling so that Pilate gave them what they wanted.
25And he released him that for insurrection and murder had been cast into prison, whom they asked for; but Jesus he delivered up to their will.
25And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.
Commentary · verse 25
Pilate delivered Jesus "to their will".
26And when they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country, and laid on him the cross, to bear it after Jesus.
27And there followed him a great multitude of the people, and of women who bewailed and lamented him.
28But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.
29For behold, the days are coming, in which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the breasts that never gave suck.
30Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us.
31For if they do these things in the green tree, what shall be done in the dry?
26And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.
27And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him.
28But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.
29For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck.
30Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us.
31For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry?
Commentary · verses 26-31
Even during Jesus' persecution, He still taught and led the people.
32And there were also two others, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.
33And when they came unto the place which is called The skull, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand and the other on the left.
32And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.
33And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.
Commentary · verses 32-33
Jesus was crucified in the place called "The skull."
34And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots.
34Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
Commentary · verse 34
Jesus removed all doubt that He did not sin, even when He was being crucified.
35And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also scoffed at him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if this is the Christ of God, his chosen.
36And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, offering him vinegar, 37and saying, If thou art the King of the Jews, save thyself.
38And there was also a superscription over him, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
35And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God.
36And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar,
37And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.
38And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Commentary · verses 35-38
An inscription above Jesus' head was written in Greek, Latin, and Hebrew. It said:
"THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS".
39And one of the malefactors that were hanged railed on him, saying, Art not thou the Christ? save thyself and us.
40But the other answered, and rebuking him said, Dost thou not even fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?
41And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.
42And he said, Jesus, remember me when thou comest in thy kingdom.
39And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.
40But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?
41And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.
42And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.
Commentary · verses 39-42
One thief on the cross humbled himself: he confessed and repented.
43And he said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To-day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.
43And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
Commentary · verse 43
Jesus told him that that day he would be with Jesus in Paradise. The word "Paradise" described the part of Hades which was the abode of the righteous souls prior to the resurrection. Also known as: Abraham's Bosom - Luke 16:22.
44And it was now about the sixth hour, and a darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour,
44And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour.
Commentary · verse 44
There were three hours of darkness.
45the sun’s light failing: and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.
45And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.
Commentary · verse 45
Sundown: It was now Passover.
46And Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said this, he gave up the ghost.
46And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.
Commentary · verse 46
Jesus died on Passover in order to be the Passover Lamb for all and have the Torah point the Jews to Jesus. Notice, Jesus "gave up the ghost"...Jesus was intentional until the end. Even when He died, it was His choice to die.
47And when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.
47Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.
Commentary · verse 47
A centurion saw Jesus give up the ghost and the centurion knew that Jesus was a Righteous man.
48And all the multitudes that came together to this sight, when they beheld the things that were done, returned smiting their breasts.
49And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed with him from Galilee, stood afar off, seeing these things.
50And behold, a man named Joseph, who was a councillor, a good and righteous man 51(he had not consented to their counsel and deed), a man of Arimathæa, a city of the Jews, who was looking for the kingdom of God: 52this man went to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.
53And he took it down, and wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid him in a tomb that was hewn in stone, where never man had yet lain.
54And it was the day of the Preparation, and the sabbath drew on.
48And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.
49And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.
50And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just:
51(The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.
52This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
53And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid.
54And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.
Commentary · verses 48-54
This referenced a high Sabbath, not the weekly Sabbath.
Doctrines on this passage
55And the women, who had come with him out of Galilee, followed after, and beheld the tomb, and how his body was laid.
56And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments. And on the sabbath they rested according to the commandment.
55And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid.
56And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.
Commentary · verses 55-56
Then the women rested on the weekly Sabbath day. This meant that Jesus was crucified on our Thursday evening, which would be the beginning of their Friday. Our Thursday evening would be the beginning of their Friday, which was a high Sabbath. Our Friday evening would be the beginning of the weekly Sabbath. This meant, the women would not be able to prepare Jesus' body for burial until Sunday during the day, our Sunday morning, which would have been three nights (our Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights). Jesus was in the belly of the earth for three days and three nights, just like Jonah was in the belly of the great fish.
Where You Stopped
Luke 24
1But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came unto the tomb, bringing the spices which they had prepared.
2And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb.
3And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
1Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.
2And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.
3And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
Commentary · verses 1-3
Jesus' body was gone!
4And it came to pass, while they were perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel: 5and as they were affrighted and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?
6He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,
4And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:
5And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?
6He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,
Commentary · verses 4-6
Jesus had risen.
7saying that the Son of man must be delivered up into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.
8And they remembered his words, 9and returned from the tomb, and told all these things to the eleven, and to all the rest.
10Now they were Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James: and the other women with them told these things unto the apostles.
11And these words appeared in their sight as idle talk; and they disbelieved them.
7Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.
8And they remembered his words,
9And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest.
10It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.
11And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not.
Commentary · verses 7-11
The Disciples did not believe the women.
Doctrines on this passage
12But Peter arose, and ran unto the tomb; and stooping and looking in, he seeth the linen cloths by themselves; and he departed to his home, wondering at that which was come to pass.
13And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was threescore furlongs from Jerusalem.
14And they communed with each other of all these things which had happened.
15And it came to pass, while they communed and questioned together, that Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.
16But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.
12Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.
13And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.
14And they talked together of all these things which had happened.
15And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.
16But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.
Commentary · verses 12-16
Jesus appeared to two followers but they did not know it was Him.
17And he said unto them, What communications are these that ye have one with another, as ye walk? And they stood still, looking sad.
18And one of them, named Cleopas, answering said unto him, Dost thou alone sojourn in Jerusalem and not know the things which are come to pass there in these days?
19And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, The things concerning Jesus the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people: 20and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him.
21But we hoped that it was he who should redeem Israel. Yea and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things came to pass.
22Moreover certain women of our company amazed us, having been early at the tomb; 23and when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive.
24And certain of them that were with us went to the tomb, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not.
25And he said unto them, O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken!
26Behooved it not the Christ to suffer these things, and to enter into his glory?
27And beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
17And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad?
18And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days?
19And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people:
20And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him.
21But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.
22Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre;
23And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive.
24And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not.
25Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:
26Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?
27And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
Commentary · verses 17-27
Jesus began with Moses, then all the prophets, and instructed them in all the scriptures, the things concerning Himself!
Doctrines on this passage
28And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they were going: and he made as though he would go further.
28And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.
Commentary · verse 28
Jesus acted like He was going to continue walking to see what they would do.
29And they constrained him, saying, Abide with us; for it is toward evening, and the day is now far spent. And he went in to abide with them.
30And it came to pass, when he had sat down with them to meat, he took the bread and blessed; and breaking it he gave to them.
29But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.
30And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them.
Commentary · verses 29-30
Jesus ate food. He had definitely resurrected more than just spiritually. Jesus had a physical body.
31And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.
31And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.
Commentary · verse 31
The men finally recognized Jesus and then He vanished out of their sight. Jesus went from the physical realm to the spiritual realm.
32And they said one to another, Was not our heart burning within us, while he spake to us in the way, while he opened to us the scriptures?
32And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?
Commentary · verse 32
The word "opened" meant "to completely empty like the womb from a firstborn child." Jesus explained everything connected to His time on earth.
33And they rose up that very hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, 34saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.
33And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them,
34Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.
Commentary · verses 33-34
After they realized it was Jesus, they remembered they felt a burning in their heart while they talked with Him. These two believers found the eleven Disciples and told them about seeing Jesus.
35And they rehearsed the things that happened in the way, and how he was known of them in the breaking of the bread.
36And as they spake these things, he himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
35And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.
36And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
Commentary · verses 35-36
Jesus went from the spiritual realm to the physical realm while the Disciples were discussing how Jesus went from the physical realm to the spiritual realm.
37But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they beheld a spirit.
38And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and wherefore do questionings arise in your heart?
39See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye behold me having.
37But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.
38And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?
39Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.
Commentary · verses 37-39
Jesus told them to handle Him so that they see that He had flesh and bone, He was physical.
40And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet.
41And while they still disbelieved for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here anything to eat?
42And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish.
43And he took it, and ate before them.
40And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.
41And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?
42And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb.
43And he took it, and did eat before them.
Commentary · verses 40-43
Jesus ate in front of them, which also confirmed He was physical.
44And he said unto them, These are my words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must needs be fulfilled, which are written in the law of Moses, and the prophets, and the psalms, concerning me.
44And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.
Commentary · verse 44
Jesus taught the Disciples about Himself from the Torah, the prophets, and the Book of Psalms. There is prophecy in the Book of Psalms.
45Then opened he their mind, that they might understand the scriptures;
45Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,
Commentary · verse 45
Jesus opened their understanding.
46and he said unto them, Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer, and rise again from the dead the third day; 47and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name unto all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
48Ye are witnesses of these things.
49And behold, I send forth the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city, until ye be clothed with power from on high.
46And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:
47And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
48And ye are witnesses of these things.
49And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.
Commentary · verses 46-49
Jesus told the disciples to wait until they received power from on high, the Holy Spirit coming on all flesh at Pentecost.
Doctrines on this passage
50And he led them out until they were over against Bethany: and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
51And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven.
50And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
51And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
Commentary · verses 50-51
The Book of Acts, which was also written by Luke, began its narrative from the events in this verse.
52And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: 53and were continually in the temple, blessing God.
52And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:
53And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
Commentary · verses 52-53
The New Testament began with four accounts of Jesus' time on earth. The third of these Gospel Accounts was written by St. Luke. Luke was also known as the beloved physician. It was believed this account was written about thirty years after Christ's death. Luke, like Mark, was not one of the twelve Disciples. His account was a result of research done during that time, which resulted in a more comprehensive and logic based Gospel than the first two accounts. Consequently, we focused on the historical and logical perspectives.
Satan entered into Judas Iscariot. Satan is not omnipresent, he cannot be in more than one place at a time.