Luke 22:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

LUKE CHAPTER 22 Luke 22:1,2 The chief priests and scribes conspire against Christ. Luke 22:3-6 Judas covenants to betray him. Luke 22:7-18 The apostles sent to prepare the passover: Christ eateth it with them, Luke 22:19,20 and institutes his last supper. Luke 22:21-23 He covertly points out the traitor, Luke 22:24-30 cheeks the ambitious strife of his disciples, and promises them a share in his kingdom. Luke 22:31-34 He telleth Peter of Satan's desire to sift him; but that his faith should be supported; and yet he should thrice deny him. Luke 22:35-38 He advises his disciples to provide necessaries and a sword. Luke 22:39-46 His agony and prayer in the garden. Luke 22:47-49 He is betrayed, Luke 22:50-53 healeth a servant of the high priest, whose ear was cut off, Luke 22:54-62 is lead to the high priest's house; Peter thrice denieth him. Luke 22:63-65 Christ is scornfully used, Luke 22:66-71 and brought before the council, where, confessing himself to be the Son of God, he is pronounced guilty of blasphemy. Ver. 1,2. See Poole on "Matthew 26:1" and following verses to Matthew 26:5, See Poole on "Mark 14:1", See Poole on "Mark 14:2".

Luke 22:1

1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.