F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Luke 22:47-53
“The Power of Darkness” Luke 22:47-53 It may have been about midnight when the lights and movement of feet indicated the approach of Judas and his band. The kiss of Judas was probably intended to hide his treachery from his fellow-disciples; but it did not deceive his Master, who even in that sad hour sought to touch his heart, Luke 22:48 . When Malchus’ ear was almost severed from the body, it was needful that our Lord should interpose, because, if Peter had been arrested, the gaze of... read more
Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Luke 22:39-52
Luke GETHSEMANE Luk_22:39 - Luk_22:53 . ‘Put off thy shoes from off thy feet.’ Cold analysis is out of place here, where the deepest depth of a Saviour’s sorrows is partly disclosed, and we see Him bowing His head to the waves and billows that went over Him, for our sakes. Luke’s account is much condensed, but contains some points peculiar to itself. It falls into two parts-the solemn scene of the agony, and the circumstances of the arrest. I. We look with reverent awe and thankfulness at... read more