Luke 22

About Luke Luke gives an orderly account of Jesus' life, with special care for the poor, outsiders and women.

Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.SelectedLuke 22:1Ask

And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.SelectedLuke 22:2Ask

Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.SelectedLuke 22:3Ask

And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.SelectedLuke 22:4Ask

And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.SelectedLuke 22:5Ask

And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.SelectedLuke 22:6Ask

Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.SelectedLuke 22:7Ask

And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.SelectedLuke 22:8Ask

And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?SelectedLuke 22:9Ask

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.SelectedLuke 22:10Ask

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?SelectedLuke 22:11Ask

And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.SelectedLuke 22:12Ask

And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.SelectedLuke 22:13Ask

And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.SelectedLuke 22:14Ask

And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:SelectedLuke 22:15Ask

For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.SelectedLuke 22:16Ask

And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:SelectedLuke 22:17Ask

For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.SelectedLuke 22:18Ask

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.SelectedLuke 22:19Ask

Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.SelectedLuke 22:20Ask

But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.SelectedLuke 22:21Ask

And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!SelectedLuke 22:22Ask

And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.SelectedLuke 22:23Ask

And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.SelectedLuke 22:24Ask

And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.SelectedLuke 22:25Ask

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.SelectedLuke 22:26Ask

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.SelectedLuke 22:27Ask

Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations.SelectedLuke 22:28Ask

And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;SelectedLuke 22:29Ask

That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.SelectedLuke 22:30Ask

And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:SelectedLuke 22:31Ask

But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.SelectedLuke 22:32Ask

And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.SelectedLuke 22:33Ask

And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.SelectedLuke 22:34Ask

And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.SelectedLuke 22:35Ask

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.SelectedLuke 22:36Ask

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.SelectedLuke 22:37Ask

And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.SelectedLuke 22:38Ask

And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.SelectedLuke 22:39Ask

And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.SelectedLuke 22:40Ask

And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,SelectedLuke 22:41Ask

Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.SelectedLuke 22:42Ask

And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.SelectedLuke 22:43Ask

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.SelectedLuke 22:44Ask

And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,SelectedLuke 22:45Ask

And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.SelectedLuke 22:46Ask

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.SelectedLuke 22:47Ask

But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?SelectedLuke 22:48Ask

When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?SelectedLuke 22:49Ask

And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.SelectedLuke 22:50Ask

And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.SelectedLuke 22:51Ask

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?SelectedLuke 22:52Ask

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.SelectedLuke 22:53Ask

Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest’s house. And Peter followed afar off.SelectedLuke 22:54Ask

And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.SelectedLuke 22:55Ask

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.SelectedLuke 22:56Ask

And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not.SelectedLuke 22:57Ask

And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.SelectedLuke 22:58Ask

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.SelectedLuke 22:59Ask

And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.SelectedLuke 22:60Ask

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.SelectedLuke 22:61Ask

And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.SelectedLuke 22:62Ask

And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him.SelectedLuke 22:63Ask

And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?SelectedLuke 22:64Ask

And many other things blasphemously spake they against him.SelectedLuke 22:65Ask

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,SelectedLuke 22:66Ask

Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:SelectedLuke 22:67Ask

And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.SelectedLuke 22:68Ask

Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.SelectedLuke 22:69Ask

Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am.SelectedLuke 22:70Ask

And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.SelectedLuke 22:71Ask

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