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He will show you a large, furnished upper room. Make preparations there."

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The Humble King

Commentators highlight a profound paradox. In His humanity, Jesus is so poor He doesn't have a room of His own for the Passover. Yet, in His divinity, He commands a room with absolute authority, as if He owns all things. This reveals the dual nature of Christ as both humble servant and sovereign Lord.

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AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Luke 22:12

And he (κ'ακεινος). Κα and εκεινος (χρασις) where Mr 14:15 has κα αυτος. Literally, And that one. See on Mark for rest of the vers…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Luke 22:7–20

19th Century

Preacher

Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the Passover must be killed. And He sent Peter and John, saying, "Go and prepare the Passover for u…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Luke 22:12

Luke now sharpens his chronology, clearly stating it was the day of sacrifice—normally Nisan 14. The actual Passover meal was celebrated after sund…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Luke 22:12

17th Century

Pastor

And he shall show you a large upper room furnished with all things necessary, to eat and drink out of, at the passover. <…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Luke 22:7–18

17th Century

Minister

Christ kept the ordinances of the law, particularly that of the Passover, to teach us to observe his gospel institutions, and most of all that of t…