Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Luke 22
Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary
Luke 22
Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary
Luke 22
"Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover." — Luke 22:1 (ASV)
The “Feast of Unleavened Bread,” immediately following the Passover, lasted seven days (Exodus 12:15–20). Earlier the Pharisees were prominent in opposing Jesus (cf. comment on 5:17). Now the “chief priests and teachers of the law” were taking the initiative against him. In that society the priests were not only religious leaders, but they also wielded great political power. The teachers of the law were involved undoubtedly because their legal expertise would be useful in building a case against Jesus. “The people,” on the other hand, were a deterrent to the schemes of the leaders.
"And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death; for they feared the people." — Luke 22:2 (ASV)
The “Feast of Unleavened Bread,” immediately following the Passover, lasted seven days (Exodus 12:15–20). Earlier the Pharisees were prominent in opposing Jesus (cf. comment on 5:17). Now the “chief priests and teachers of the law” were taking the initiative against him. In that society the priests were not only religious leaders, but they also wielded great political power. The teachers of the law were involved undoubtedly because their legal expertise would be useful in building a case against Jesus. “The people,” on the other hand, were a deterrent to the schemes of the leaders.
"And Satan entered into Judas who was called Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve." — Luke 22:3 (ASV)
Luke mentions the presence of the “officers of the temple guard,” whose soldiers probably captured Jesus . Municipalities had their own officers and so did the Jerusalem religious establishment. Luke also mentions that, in betraying Jesus, Judas sought to avoid the crowds.
"And he went away, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might deliver him unto them." — Luke 22:4 (ASV)
Luke mentions the presence of the “officers of the temple guard,” whose soldiers probably captured Jesus . Municipalities had their own officers and so did the Jerusalem religious establishment. Luke also mentions that, in betraying Jesus, Judas sought to avoid the crowds.
"And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money." — Luke 22:5 (ASV)
Luke mentions the presence of the “officers of the temple guard,” whose soldiers probably captured Jesus . Municipalities had their own officers and so did the Jerusalem religious establishment. Luke also mentions that, in betraying Jesus, Judas sought to avoid the crowds.
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