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The Feast of Unleavened Bread, called Passover, was near.

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The chief priests and the scribes were seeking a way to put Jesus to death, for they were afraid of the people.

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Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the twelve.

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So Judas went to the chief priests and the captains of the temple guard and discussed with them how he might hand Jesus over to them.

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They were greatly pleased and agreed to give him money.

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He consented, and from that time he looked for a good opportunity to hand Jesus over to them without the knowledge of the crowd.

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Then came the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the day on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed.

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Then Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover meal for us, so that we may eat it.”

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They said to Him, “Where do You want us to prepare it?”

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He answered, “When you enter the city, you will meet a man carrying a jar of water. Follow him into the house he enters,

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and say to the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher asks you: Where is the room in which I may eat the Passover with My disciples?’

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Then he will show you a large upper room, furnished and ready. There prepare it.”

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So they went and found everything just as Jesus had told them. Then they prepared the Passover.

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When the hour came, Jesus reclined at table with His apostles.

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He said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.

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For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”

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Then He took a cup, gave thanks, and said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves.

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For I tell you, from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God has come.”

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Then He took bread, gave thanks, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”

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Likewise, after supper, He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you.

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But look, the hand of the one who betrays Me is with Me on this table.

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For the Son of Man indeed goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed!”

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Then they began to question among themselves which of them it was who would do this.

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A dispute also arose among the disciples of Jesus, as to which of them should be regarded as the greatest.

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Jesus said to them: “The kings of the nations rule over their people, and those who exercise authority over them are called benefactors.

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But you are not so; rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves.

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For who is greater: the one who sits at the table, or the one who serves? Is it not the one who sits at the table? Yet I am among you as one who serves.

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You are those who have remained with Me in My trials.

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And I appoint to you a kingdom, just as My Father appointed one to Me,

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that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

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Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has asked to sift you like wheat,

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but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”

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Peter answered: “Lord, I am ready to go to prison and to die with You!”

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But Jesus said: “I tell you, Peter, today the rooster will not crow before you have denied three times that you know Me.”

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Then He said to them: “When I sent you out without purse, bag, and sandals, did you lack anything?”

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They answered: “Nothing.” He said to them: “But now, let the one who has a purse take it, and likewise a bag; and let the one who has none sell his cloak and buy a sword.

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For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in Me:
He was counted among the lawless.
For what is written about Me is being fulfilled.”

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They said: “Lord, here are two swords.” He answered: “Enough.”

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Then Jesus went out of the city and, as was His custom, went to the Mount of Olives. His disciples also followed Him.

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When He came to the place, He said to them: “Pray that you may not fall into temptation.”

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Then He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and prayed, saying:

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“Father, if You are willing, take this cup away from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done.”

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Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him to strengthen Him.

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And being in anguish, He prayed more earnestly. His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground.

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When He rose from prayer and returned to His disciples, He found them sleeping because of sorrow.

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He said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Rise and pray, so that you may not fall into temptation.”

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While Jesus was still speaking, a crowd came, and His disciple named Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. Judas approached Jesus to kiss Him.

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Then Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

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When those who were with Jesus saw what was about to happen, they said, “Lord, should we strike them with the sword?”

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And one of them struck the servant of the High Priest and cut off his right ear.

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But Jesus said, “Enough of this.” Then He touched the man’s ear and healed him.

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Then Jesus said to the chief priests and the captains of the temple guard and the elders who had come to arrest Him, He said: “Have you come out against Me as if I were a robber, with swords and clubs?

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Every day I was with you in the temple, and you did not arrest Me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.”

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Then Jesus was arrested and taken away from that place. He was led to the house of the High Priest. And Peter followed at a distance.

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In the middle of the courtyard of that house a fire had been lit, and they sat around it. Peter also sat among them.

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A servant girl saw him sitting by the fire; she looked closely at him and said, “This man also was with Him.”

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But Peter denied it, saying, “No, I do not know Him!”

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A little later another saw him and said, “You also are one of them!” But Peter said, “No, I am not!”

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And about an hour later another spoke firmly, “Surely this man also was with Him, for he too is a Galilean.”

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But Peter said, “No, I do not know what you are saying.” At that very moment, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed.

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Then the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.”

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And he went out and wept bitterly.

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And the men who were holding Jesus mocked Him and beat Him.

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They covered His face and asked, “Prophesy; who is it that struck You?”

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And many other blasphemous words they spoke against Him.

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And when day had come, the council of the elders of the people, and the chief priests, and the scribes gathered together, and they brought Him before their council,

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saying, “If You are the Christ, tell us.” But He said to them, “If I tell you, you will not believe;

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and if I ask you, you will not answer.

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From now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the Almighty God.”

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Then they all said, “Are You then the Son of God?” And He said to them, “You say that I am the Son of God.”

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Then they said, “Why do we still need testimony? For we ourselves have heard it from His own mouth.”

📖 Luke 22 – Betrayal, the Last Supper, and the Beginning of Jesus’ Suffering

🧾 Summary of Luke 22

Luke 22 is one of the most important chapters in the Gospel because it records:

• The plan to betray Jesus
• The Lord’s Supper was first observed
• Jesus’ prayer in the garden of Gethsemane
• The arrest and the beginning of Jesus’ trial

1. The Plan of Betrayal (verses 1–6)

• The Feast of Unleavened Bread (Passover) was drawing near.
• The chief priests conferred together to kill Jesus.
• The devil entered Judas Iscariot, who then agreed to betray Jesus for money.

👉 Meaning:
Sin can enter through an unguarded opening in the heart. Even someone close to Jesus can fall if not watchful.

2. Preparation for the Passover Meal (verses 7–13)

• Jesus sent Peter and John to prepare the place for the Passover meal.
• They found the place just as Jesus had directed.

👉 Meaning:
Jesus arranges all things with His wisdom and power. Even as He moved toward the cross, He still led calmly.

3. The Last Supper & the Institution of the Lord’s Supper (verses 14–23)

• Jesus ate the Passover with His disciples.
• He took bread and wine, blessed them, and gave them:

“This is My body… This is My blood, which is poured out for you.”

• He also declared that one of them would betray Him.

👉 Meaning:
The Holy Communion is a remembrance of Jesus’ love and sacrifice. We are reminded to live in repentance and true love.

4. Dispute About Who Is Greatest (verses 24–30)

• The disciples argued about who was the greatest.
• Jesus taught that the greatest is the one who serves.

👉 Meaning:
The kingdom of God is different from this world – the greatest is a servant to the others.

5. Warning to Peter (verses 31–34)

• Jesus foretold that Peter would deny Him three times before the rooster crowed.
• Yet Jesus also said that He had prayed for Peter so that his faith would not fail.

👉 Meaning:
The Lord knows our weakness, but His love and prayer uphold us to rise again.

6. Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane (verses 39–46)

• Jesus prayed earnestly until His sweat was like blood.
• He surrendered His will to the Father:

“Not My will, but Yours be done.”

👉 Meaning:
Prayer and surrender are the greatest strength in facing suffering. Jesus gave the example of complete obedience.

7. The Arrest of Jesus (verses 47–53)

• Judas came and kissed Jesus as a sign of betrayal.
• One of the disciples (Peter) cut off the ear of the High Priest’s servant, but Jesus healed him.
• Jesus was arrested, though He said:

“This is your hour, this is the power of darkness.”

👉 Meaning:
Jesus did not resist His arrest – He gave Himself up for the salvation of the world.

8. Peter’s Denial (verses 54–62)

• Peter denied Jesus three times.
• After the rooster crowed, Jesus turned and looked at Peter.
• Peter went out and wept bitterly.

👉 Meaning:
Jesus’ love still looks upon us, even when we fall. True repentance begins with deep sorrow of heart.

9. Jesus Mocked and Tried (verses 63–71)

• Jesus was mocked, struck, and ridiculed.
• He was brought to the Council and asked whether He was the Messiah.
• Jesus answered:

“From now on the Son of Man will sit at the right hand of God Almighty.”

👉 Meaning:
Jesus continued to declare the truth even under pressure and suffering.

📘 Main Teachings of Luke 22

1. Betrayal and denial can happen even by those closest to us, but God’s love remains available.
2. The Holy Communion is a remembrance of Jesus’ sacrificial love – it should be received with reverence.
3. Humility and service are at the heart of leadership in the Kingdom of God.
4. Earnest prayer enables us to face temptation.
5. Jesus chose the way of the cross knowingly and willingly for us.

✨ Spiritual Meaning of Luke 22

• Do not be like Judas, who sold Jesus out of greed.
• Be like Jesus in Gethsemane: obedient, praying, and fully surrendering to the Father.
• If you have fallen like Peter, remember that the Lord looks at you with love – repent and return.
• Jesus’ obedience amid suffering opens the way of salvation for all of us.