Luke 22:55

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 22:55

And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the court, and had sat down together, Peter sat in the midst of them.Psychologically, Peter placed himself at a disadvantage by "warming himself by the devil's fire." Accepting favors of enemies of the truth is just as dangerous now as it was when Peter sat in the firelight so long ago.It is refreshing indeed to recall that, a few days later, there was another fire by the seaside, kindled by the Lord himself, and like this one blazing forth at a... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 22:54-62

1. Peter’s denial of Jesus 22:54-62 (cf. Matthew 26:69-75; Mark 14:66-72; John 18:15-18, 25-27)Luke placed Peter’s denial ahead of Jesus’ trial before Caiaphas whereas Matthew and Mark intertwined these events. The effect in Luke is to focus the reader’s attention on Peter’s behavior immediately after Jesus’ prediction of his denial. Luke wanted his readers to see how Peter fell into temptation because he failed to pray. Luke stressed the fulfillment of Jesus’ prediction of Peter’s denial (Luke... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 22:55-57

Luke’s account is essentially the same as Matthew’s and Mark’s. Peter evidently joined the circle of people seated around the fire. He first denied acquaintance with Jesus."Peter’s response is called a denial. The word ’deny’ (arneomai, Luke 22:57) is used in the NT as the polar opposite of the word ’confess’ (homologeo). We are to confess (i.e., acknowledge) Christ but deny ourselves (i.e., disown our private interests for the sake of Christ; cf. comment on Luke 9:23). Peter here does the... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 22:1-71

Treason of Judas. The Last Supper. The Agony in the Garden. Arrest of Jesus. The Jewish Trial1-6. Conspiracy of the chief priests. Treachery of Judas (Matthew 26:1-5, Matthew 26:14-16; Mark 14:1-2, Mark 14:10-11). See on Mt. St. Luke omits the anointing at Bethany, because he has already recorded a similar incident (Luke 7:37).4. Captains] i.e. the Levitical guard or police of the Temple, not the Roman garrison of Jerusalem.7-13. Preparations for the Last Supper (Matthew 26:17; Mark 14:12). See... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 22:54-62

(54-62) Then took they him.—See Notes on Matthew 26:57-58; Matthew 26:69-75; Mark 14:53-72. Peter’s following “afar off” may be noted as a feature common to the first three Gospels. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 22:55

(55) When they had kindled a fire.—The fire is mentioned by St. Luke in common with St. Mark and St. John.Of the hall.—Better, of the court-yard—“hall” with us conveying the idea of a covered space inside the house. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Luke 22:1-71

Sacramental Thoughts Luke 22:15 It seems almost unjust to these words to speak them loudly. Oh, that we had the power to whisper into the most distant, ear without raising the voice at all! There are far-reaching whispers. The Holy Spirit may now take up our poor weakness and whisper to each listening soul this mournful but most thrilling text. We cannot get rid of the blood-shedding, because it was Jesus Himself who told us about the blood, and His own blood, and why it was shed, and for whom... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Luke 22:1-71

Chapter 24THE WATCH IN GETHSEMANE.HITHERTO the life of Jesus has been comparatively free from sorrow and from pain. With the exception of the narrow strip of wilderness which fell between the Baptism and His inaugural miracle, the Divine Life has lain for the most part in the sunshine, above the fret and fever of anxious thought and care. True, He had enemies, whose hatred was persistent and virulent; the shafts of calumny fell around Him in one steady rain; His motives were constantly... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Luke 22:47-71

Chapter 25THE PASSION.Luke 22:47-71 - Luke 23:1-56WHILE Jesus kept His sad watch in Gethsemane, treading the winepress alone, His enemies kept theirs in the city. The step of Judas, as he passed out into the night, went verberating within the house of the high priest, and onwards into the palace of Pilate himself, awaking a thousand echoes, as swift messengers flew hither and thither, bearing the hurried summons, calling the rulers and elders from their repose, and marshalling the Roman cohort.... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Luke 22:1-71

VI. His Rejection, Suffering and Death -- Chapter 22-23 CHAPTER 22 1. The Betrayer. (Luke 22:1-6 .) 2. Preparation for the Passover. (Luke 22:7-13 .) 3. The Last Passover. (Luke 22:14-18 .) 4. The Lord’s Supper Instituted. (Luke 22:19-20 ) 5. The Betrayal Announced. (Luke 22:21-23 ) 6. Strife for Honor; True Greatness. (Luke 22:24-27 ) 7. Rewards Promised. (Luke 22:28-30 ) 8. Peter and the Disciples Warned. (Luke 22:31-38 ) 9. The Agony in the Garden. (Luke 22:39-46 ) 10. The... read more

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