Luke 22:42-52

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 22:48

But Jesus said unto him, Judas ,.... Calling him by his name, that he might know he knew him, and to aggravate his sin; what, Judas, my apostle, my friend, my familiar friend, in whom I trusted, or with whom I trusted all my worldly affairs, betrayest thou the son of man with a kiss ! who assumed human nature for the good of mankind, who is the Messiah spoken of by the prophets, under the character of the son of man, and who is holy, harmless, and never did any mortal man any hurt or... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 22:49

When they which were about him ,.... That is, the eleven disciples that were about Christ, and with him in the garden: saw what would follow ; that their Lord and master was about to be betrayed by Judas, and would be seized, and carried away by the multitude, that were with him: they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword ? or "swords", as the Syriac and Persic versions read; with the two swords which they had along with them. This they said, not being thoroughly... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 22:50

And one of them smote the servant of the high priest ,.... The person that drew his sword, and performed this daring action, not waiting for an answer from Christ, was Peter, and the high priest's servant, that he smote, was Malchus; both which we learn from John 18:10 and cut off his right ear ; he aimed, no doubt, at his head, but missing his blow, took off his right ear. It is very likely, that this servant was very busy and forward to lay hold on Christ, and showed much virulence,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 22:51

And Jesus answered and said ,.... Not to the question of the disciples, but either to Peter, who had done this rash action; and so the Persic and Ethiopic versions add, "to him"; or else to the multitude, suffer ye thus far ; or to them both, to Peter to stop his hand, to proceed no further, but put up his sword; and so the Arabic version reads, "refrain thyself"; and to the multitude to be easy, and not revenge the affront that was given them: and in order to pacify them, "he went to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 22:52

Then Jesus said unto the chief priests ,.... After he had wrought this miracle, and had quieted the mob, and restrained them from falling upon the apostles, and cutting them to pieces, which in all likelihood they would otherwise have done; he addressed himself to "the chief priests", who were members of the Jewish sanhedrim, and the captains of the temple ; See Gill on Luke 22:4 . And the elders which were come to him ; which came along with Judas and the multitude, in order to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 22:43

There appeared an angel - from heaven - It was as necessary that the fullest evidence should be given, not only of our Lord's Divinity, but also of his humanity: his miracles sufficiently attested the former; his hunger, weariness, and agony in the garden, as well as his death and burial, were proofs of the latter. As man, he needs the assistance of an angel to support his body, worn down by fatigue and suffering. See at the end of Luke 22:44 ; (note). read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 22:44

Prayed more earnestly - With greater emphasis and earnestness than usual, with strong crying and tears, Hebrews 5:7 ; the reason given for which is, that he was in an agony. Kypke well observes, Vox αγωνια summum animi angorem et dolorem indicat; et idem est, quod αδημονειν , Matthew 26:37 ; Mark 14:34 . "The word αγωνια (agony) points out the utmost anguish and grief of soul, and is of the same import with αδημονειν in Matthew and Mark." See the note on Matthew 26:37 . ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 22:48

Betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? - Dost thou attempt to kiss me as a friend, while thou art delivering me up into the hands of my enemies? We need not wonder at all this, as Satan himself had entered into the heart of this traitor, see Luke 22:3 ; consequently we can expect nothing from him but what is fell, deceitful, and cruel. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 22:50

Cut off his right ear - See the note on Matthew 26:51 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 22:51

Suffer ye thus far - Or, Suffer me to go thus far. As they had now a firm hold of Christ, Matthew 26:50 , he wished them to permit him to go as far as Malchus, whose ear was cut off, that he might heal it. See the objections brought against this interpretation answered by Kypke; and see the examples he produces. However, the words may be understood as an address to his disciples: Let them proceed; make no resistance; for in this way only are the Scriptures to be fulfilled. read more

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