15. With desire . . . desired—"earnestly have I longed" (as :-, "sore longedst"). Why? It was to be His last "before He suffered"—and so became "Christ our Passover sacrificed for us" ( :-), when it was "fulfilled in the Kingdom of God," the typical ordinance thenceforth disappearing. read more
14-18. the hour—about six P.M. Between three and this hour the lamb was killed ( :-, Margin) read more
17. took the cup—the first of several partaken of in this service. divide it among, &c.—that is, It is to be your last as well as Mine, "until the Kingdom of God come," or as it is beautifully given in Matthew 26:29, "until that day when I shall drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom." It was the point of transition between two economies and their two great festivals, the one about to close for ever, the other immediately to open and run its majestic career until from earth it be... read more
14-18. the hour—about six P.M. Between three and this hour the lamb was killed ( :-, Margin) read more
21, 22. (See on :-, &c.). read more
A. The plot to arrest Jesus 22:1-6This significant plot is the core around which several other incidents cluster. read more
Only Luke and John mentioned Satan’s entering into Judas now (cf. John 13:2). Perhaps Luke wanted to clarify that Jesus’ death was due to more than just human scheming (cf. Acts 5:3; 1 Corinthians 2:8). It was part of a cosmic plan to destroy the God-man (cf. Luke 4:1-12). Ironically Satan’s participation in Jesus’ arrest led to his own downfall (cf. Colossians 2:15; Hebrews 2:14). Luke also clarified Judas’ identity for his readers (cf. Luke 6:16) and noted Judas’ contact with the Jewish... read more
2. Judas’ offer 22:3-6 (cf. Matthew 26:14-16; Mark 14:10-11)Luke omitted the story of Jesus’ anointing in Bethany (Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 12:2-8). He had already narrated a similar event that happened on another occasion (Luke 7:36-50). By his omission Luke allowed the story of the plot to arrest Jesus to flow more smoothly. read more
Judas was as hypocritical as the religious leaders; he, too, sought to avoid arousing the people. The theme of joy in Luke now crops up again, but this time it is joy in Jesus’ enemies at the prospect of His fall. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 22:14
14-18. the hour—about six P.M. Between three and this hour the lamb was killed ( :-, Margin) read more