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The Appointed Hour
Commentators explain that "the hour" was the specific, appointed evening for the Passover meal. The phrase "sat down" actually means "reclined," reflecting the formal posture for this significant feast. This simple verse sets a solemn and deliberate stage for the institution of the Lord's Supper and Jesus's final hours.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 22:14
18th Century
Theologian
When the hour was come. The hour of eating the paschal lamb, which was in the evening. (See Barnes on Matthew 26:20.)
AT Robertson
On Luke 22:14
Sat down (ανεπεσεν). Reclined, fell back (or up). Second aorist active of αναπιπτω.
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 22:14
19th Century
Bishop
And when the hour was come.—See Notes on Matthew 26:20; Mark 14:17. The other Gospels name “the evening.” Luke…
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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
On Luke 22:14
Luke forges a strong link between the Passover and the concept of redemption. This passage also exhibits the strong orientation to the future that …
John Gill
On Luke 22:14
17th Century
Pastor
And when the hour was come
When it was evening, the last of the two evenings, when it was dark, at least after six o…
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…