Luke 22:39-42 Part 2 of 2

Then, accompanied by the disciples, Jesus left the upstairs room and went as usual to the Mount of Olives. There he told them, "Pray that you will not give in to temptation." He walked away, about a stone's throw, and knelt down and prayed," Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine."

 

He walked away, about a stone's throw, and knelt down and prayed,"

Matthew 26:39  He went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying, "My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine."

Mark 14:35  He went on a little farther and fell to the ground. He prayed that, if it were possible, the awful hour awaiting him might pass him by.

 

"Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine." 

Matthew 6:10  "May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth as it is in heaven."

Matthew 20:22  But Jesus answered by saying to them, "You don't know what you are asking! Are you able to drink from the bitter cup of suffering I am about to drink?" (see verses 20-28)

Mark 14:36  "Abba, Father," he cried out, "everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine." (see Matthew 26:42)

John 18:11  But Jesus said to Peter, "Put your sword back into its sheath. Shall I not drink from the cup of suffering the Father has given me?"

John 5:30  "I can do nothing on my own. I judge as God tells me. Therefore, my judgment is just, because I carry out the will of the one who sent me, not my own will."

John 6:38  "For I have come down from heaven to do the will of God who sent me, not to do my own will."

Hebrews 5:7-8  While Jesus was here on earth, he offered prayers and pleadings, with a loud cry and tears, to the one who could rescue him from death. And God heard his prayers because of his deep reverence for God. Even though Jesus was God's Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered.

1 John 2:2  He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins--and not only our sins but the sins of all the world. (see verses 1-17)

 

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Luke 22:39-42 Part 1 of 2

Then, accompanied by the disciples, Jesus left the upstairs room and went as usual to the Mount of Olives. There he told them, "Pray that you will not give in to temptation." He walked away, about a stone's throw, and knelt down and prayed," Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine."

 

Then, accompanied by the disciples, Jesus left the upstairs room and went as usual to the Mount of Olives.

Matthew 24:3  Later, Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives. His disciples came to him privately and said, "Tell us, when will all this happen? What sign will signal your return and the end of the world?" (See Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21)

Luke 19:37  When he reached the place where the road started down the Mount of Olives, all of his followers began to shout and sing as they walked along, praising God for all the wonderful miracles they had seen.

Luke 21:37  Every day Jesus went to the Temple to teach, and each evening he returned to spend the night on the Mount of Olives. 

Matthew 26:30  Then they sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives. (see also Mark 14:26)

 

There he told them, "Pray that you will not give in to temptation." 

Matthew 6:13  "And don't let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one."

Matthew 26:36-38  Then Jesus went with them to the Olive grove called Gethsemane, and he said, "Sit here while I go over there to pray." He took Peter and Zebedee's two sons, James and John, and he became anguished and distressed. He told them, "My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me." (see Mark 14:32-34)

Matthew 26:40-41  Then he returned to the disciples and found them asleep. He said to Peter, "Couldn't you watch with me even one hour? Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak." (see also Mark 14:37-38)

1 Peter 4:7  The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers.

 

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Luke 22:35-38

Then Jesus asked them, "When I sent you out to preach the Good News and you did not have money, a traveler's bag, or an extra pair of sandals, did you need anything?"  "No," they replied. "But now," he said, "take your money and a traveler's bag. And if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one! For the time has come for this prophecy about me to be fulfilled: 'He was counted among the rebels.' Yes, everything written about me by the prophets will come true."  "Look, Lord," they replied, "we have two swords among us."  "That's enough," he said.

 

Then Jesus asked them, "When I sent you out to preach the Good News and you did not have money, a traveler's bag, or an extra pair of sandals, did you need anything?"  "No," they replied.

Matthew 10:9-10  "Don't take any money in your money belts--no gold, silver, or even copper coins. Don't carry a traveler's bag with a change of clothes and sandals or even a walking stick. Don't hesitate to accept hospitality, because those who work deserve to be fed." (see also Mark 6:8, Luke 9:3, 10:4)

 

"But now," he said, "take your money and a traveler's bag. And if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one!"  

Matthew 10:34-36  "Don't imagine that I came to bring peace to the earth! I came not to bring peace, but a sword. 'I have come to set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. Your enemies will be right in your own households! (Micah 7:6)' " (see also Mark 13:12-13, Luke 12:49-53)

 

"For the time has come for this prophecy about me to be fulfilled: 'He was counted among the rebels.' Yes, everything written about me by the prophets will come true. 

Isaiah 53:12  I will give him the honors of a victorious soldier, because he exposed himself to death. He was counted among the rebels. He bore the sins of many and interceded for rebels.

Matthew 27:38  Two revolutionaries were crucified with him, one on his right and the other on his left. (see also Mark 15:27, Luke 23:32, John 19:18)

Luke 24:44  Then he said, "When I was with you before, I told you that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and in the Psalms must be fulfilled." Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. (see verses 13-49)

Luke 13:33  "Yes, today, tomorrow, and the next day I must proceed on my way. For it wouldn't do for a prophet of God to be killed except in Jerusalem!"

 

"Look, Lord," they replied, "we have two swords among us."  "That's enough," he said. 

Luke 22:49-50  When the other disciples saw what was about to happen, they exclaimed, "Lord, should we fight? We brought the swords!" And one of them struck at the high priest's slave, slashing off his right ear. (see also Matthew 26:51, Mark 14:47, John 18:10)

 

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Luke 22:31-34 Part 3 of 3

"Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers." Peter said, "Lord, I am ready to go to prison with you, and even to die with you." But Jesus said, "Peter, let me tell you something. Before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will deny three times that you even know me."

 

Peter said, "Lord, I am ready to go to prison with you, and even to die with you."

John 11:16  Thomas, nicknamed the Twin, said to his fellow disciples, "Let's go, too--and die with Jesus." [see verses 1-44]

Matthew 26:33  Peter declared, "Even if everyone else deserts you, I will never desert you." [see also Mark 14:29]

Matthew 26:35  "No!" Peter insisted. "Even if I have to die with you, I will never deny you!" And all the other disciples vowed the same. [see also Mark 14:31]

John 13:37  "But why can't I come now, Lord?" he asked. "I'm ready to die for you."

Acts 12:1-4  About that time [see chapter 11:27-30] King Herod Agrippa began to persecute some believers in the church. He had the apostle James (John's brother) killed with a sword. When Herod saw how much this pleased the Jewish people, he also arrested Peter. (This took place during the Passover celebration.) Then he imprisoned him, placing him under the guard of four squads of four soldiers each. Herod intended to bring Peter out for public trial after the Passover. [see verses 1-19]

 

But Jesus said, "Peter, let me tell you something. Before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will deny three times that you even know me." 

Matthew 26:34  Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, Peter--this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny three times that you even know me." [see also Mark 14:30]

John 13:38  Jesus answered, "Die for me? I tell you the truth, Peter--before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will deny three times that you even know me."

 

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Luke 22:31-34 Part 2 of 3

"Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers." Peter said, "Lord, I am ready to go to prison with you, and even to die with you." But Jesus said, "Peter, let me tell you something. Before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will deny three times that you even know me."

 

"But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail."

John 17:9-11  "My prayer is not for the world, but for those you have given me, because they belong to you. All who are mine belong to you, and you have given them to me, so they bring me glory. Now I am departing from the world; they are staying in this world, but I am coming to you. Holy Father, you have given me your name; now protect them by the power of your name so that they will be united just as we are." (see all chapter 17)

Romans 8:34  Who then will condemn us? No one--for Christ Jesus died for us and was raised to life for us, and he is sitting in the place of honor at God's right hand, pleading for us. (see all of chapter 8)

Hebrews 7:25  Therefore, he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf. (see verses 20-28)

Hebrews 9:24  For Christ did not enter into a holy place made with human hands, which was only a copy of the true one in heaven. He entered into heaven itself to appear now before God on our behalf. (see verses 24-28)

 

"So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers." 

John 21:15-19  After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?"  "Yes, Lord," Peter replied, "you know I love you."  "Then feed my lambs," Jesus told him. Jesus repeated the question: "Simon son of John, do you love me?"  "Yes, Lord, Peter said, "you know I love you."  "Then take care of my sheep," Jesus said. A third time he asked him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, "Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you." Jesus said, "Then feed my sheep. I tell you the truth, when you were young you were able to do as you liked; you dressed yourself and went wherever you wanted to go. But when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and others will dress you and take you where you don't want to go." Jesus said this to let him know by what kind of death he would glorify God. Then Jesus told him, "Follow me."

 

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Luke 22:31-34 Part 1 of 3

"Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers." Peter said, "Lord, I am ready to go to prison with you, and even to die with you." But Jesus said, "Peter, let me tell you something. Before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will deny three times that you even know me."

 

"Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat."

Job 1:9-11  Satan replied to the LORD, "Yes, but Job has good reason to fear God. You have always put a wall of protection around him and his home and his property. You have made him prosper in everything he does. Look how rich he is! But reach out and take away everything he has, and he will surely curse you to your face!" (see verses 6-12, and 2:3-10)

1 Corinthians 5:5  Then you must throw this man out and hand him over to Satan so that his sinful nature will be destroyed and he himself will be saved on the day the Lord returns. (see all chapter 5)

2 Corinthians 2:10-11  When you forgive this man, I forgive him, too. And when I forgive whatever needs to be forgiven, I do so with Christ's authority for your benefit, so that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes. (see verses 1-11)

1 Peter 5:8-9  Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your Christian brothers and sisters all over the world are going through the same kind of suffering you are.

Amos 9:9  "For I will give the command and will shake Israel along with the other nations as grain is shaken in a sieve, yet not one true kernel will be lost. (see verses 7-10)

John 16:32  "But the time is coming--indeed it's here now--when you will be scattered, each one going his own way, leaving me alone. Yet I am not alone because the Father is with me. (see all of chapter 16)

 

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Luke 22:28-30 Part 2 of 2

"You have stayed with me in my time of trial. And just as my Father has granted me a Kingdom, I now grant you the right to eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom. And you will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel."

 

"I now grant you the right to eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom,"

Isaiah 25:6  In Jerusalem, the LORD of Heaven's Armies will spread a wonderful feast for all the people of the world. It will be a delicious banquet with clear, well-aged wine and choice meat.

Matthew 8:11  "And I tell you this, that many Gentiles will come from all over the world--from east and west--and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob at the feast in the Kingdom of Heaven." (see verses 10-12)

Luke 14:15  Hearing this (see verses 7-14), a man sitting at the table with Jesus exclaimed, "What a blessing it will be to attend a banquet in the Kingdom of God!" (see verses 15-24)

Revelation 19:9  And the angel said to me, "Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb." And he added, "These are true words that come from God." (see verses 6-10)

 

"and you will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel." 

Matthew 19:28  Jesus replied, "I assure you that when the world is made new and the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have been my followers will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel." (see verses 27-30)

James 1:1  This letter is from James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am writing to the "twelve tribes"--Jewish believers scattered abroad. Greetings!

Revelation 3:21  "Those who are victorious will sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat with my Father on his throne." (see verses 14-22)

Revelation 4:4  Twenty-four thrones surrounded him, and twenty-four elders sat on them. They were all clothed in white and had gold crowns on their heads. (see all chapter 4)

Revelation 20:4  Then I saw thrones, and the people sitting on them had been given the authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony about Jesus and for proclaiming the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or his statue, nor accepted his mark on their foreheads or their hands. They all came to life again, and they reigned with Christ for a thousand years. (see verses 1-5)

Revelation 21:12  The city wall was broad and high, with twelve gates guarded by twelve angels. And the names of the twelve tribes of Israel were written on the gates. (see verses 9-27)

 

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Luke 22:28-30 Part 1 of 2

"You have stayed with me in my time of trial. And just as my Father has granted me a Kingdom, I now grant you the right to eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom. And you will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel."

 

"You have stayed with me in my time of trial."

Luke 9:58  But Jesus replied, "Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place even to lay his head."

John 1:11  He came to his own people, and even they rejected him. (see verses 10-13)

Hebrews 2:18  Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested. (see verses 14-18)

Hebrews 4:15  This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. (see verses 14-16)

 

"And just as my Father has granted me a Kingdom," 

Matthew 25:34  "Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world." (see verses 34-40)

Matthew 28:18  Jesus came and told his disciples, "I have been given authority in heaven and on earth." (see verses 18-20)

Luke 13:29  "And people will come from all over the world--from east and west, north and south--to take their places in the Kingdom of God."

Revelation 1:6  He has made us a Kingdom of priests for God his Father. All glory and power to him forever and ever! Amen. (see verses 1-8)

 

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Luke 22:24-27 Part 2 of 2

Then they began to argue among themselves about who would be the greatest among them. Jesus told them, "In this world the kings and great men lord it over their people, yet they are called 'friends of the people.' But among you it will be different. Those who are the greatest among you should take the lowest rank, and the leader should be like a servant. Who is more important, the one who sits at the table or the one who serves? The one who sits at the table, of course. But not here! For I am among you as one who serves."

 

"Who is more important, the one who sits at the table or the one who serves? The one who sits at the table, of course. But not here! For I am among you as one who serves."

Matthew 20:28  "For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many. " (see also Mark 10:45)

Luke 12:37  "The servants who are ready and waiting for his return will be rewarded. I tell you the truth, he himself will seat them, put on an apron, and serve them as they sit and eat!" (see verses 35-38)

John 13:13-16  "You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and you are right, because that's what I am. And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other's feet. I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you. I tell you the truth, slaves are not greater than their master. Nor is the messenger more important than the one who sends the message." (see verses 3-17)

2 Corinthians 8:9  You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich.

Philippians 2:5-8  You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal's death on a cross. (see verses 1-11)                         

 

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Luke 22:24-27 Part 1 of 2

Then they began to argue among themselves about who would be the greatest among them. Jesus told them, "In this world the kings and great men lord it over their people, yet they are called 'friends of the people.' But among you it will be different. Those who are the greatest among you should take the lowest rank, and the leader should be like a servant. Who is more important, the one who sits at the table or the one who serves? The one who sits at the table, of course. But not here! For I am among you as one who serves."

 

They began to argue among themselves about who would be the greatest among them.

Mark 8:34  Then, calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me." (see verses 34-38)

Mark 9:33-34  After they arrived at Capernaum and settled in a house, Jesus asked his disciples, "What were you discussing on the road?" But they didn't answer, because they had been arguing about which of them was the greatest.

Luke 9:46  Then his disciples began arguing about which of them was the greatest.

 

Jesus told them, "In this world the kings and great men lord it over their people, yet they are called 'friends of the people.' " 

Ezekiel 34:4  "You have not taken care of the weak. You have not tended the sick or bound up the injured. You have not gone looking for those who have wandered away and are lost. Instead, you have ruled them with harshness and cruelty." (see verses 1-10)

Matthew 20:25  But Jesus called them together and said, "You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them." (see also Mark 10:42)

1 Peter 5:5-6  You (rich people) have spent your years on earth in luxury, satisfying your every desire. You have fattened yourselves for the day of slaughter. You have condemned and killed innocent people, who do not resist you. (see verses 1-6)

 

"But among you it will be different. Those who are the greatest among you should take the lowest rank, and the leader should be like a servant." 

Matthew 20:26-27  "But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave." (see Mark 9:35, 10:43-44)

Matthew 23:11  "The greatest among you must be a servant."                     

 

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Luke 22:21-23

"But here at this table, sitting among us as a friend, is the man who will betray me. For it has been determined that the Son of Man must die. But what sorrow awaits the one who betrays him." The disciples began to ask each other which of them would ever do such a thing.

 

"But here at this table, sitting among us as a friend, is the man who will betray me."

Psalm 41:9  Even my best friend, the one I trusted completely, the one who shared my food, has turned against me.

Matthew 26:21  While they were eating, he said, I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me."

Matthew 26:23  He replied, "One of you who has just eaten from this bowl with me will betray me."

Mark 14:18  As they were at the table eating, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, one of you eating with me here will betray me."

John 13:18  "I am not saying these things to all of you; I know the ones I have chosen. But this fulfills the Scripture that says, 'The one who eats my food has turned against me.' (Psalm 41:9)"

John 13:21  Now Jesus was deeply troubled, and he exclaimed, "I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me!"

 

"For it has been determined that the Son of Man must die. But what sorrow awaits the one who betrays him."  

Matthew 26:24  "For the Son of Man must die, as the Scriptures declared long ago. But how terrible it will be for the one who betrays him. It would be far better for that man if he had never been born!" (see Mark 14:21)

Acts 2:23  "But God knew what would happen, and his prearranged plan was carried out when Jesus was betrayed. With the help of lawless Gentiles, you nailed him to a cross and killed him." (see verses 14-41)

 

The disciples began to ask each other which of them would ever do such a thing. 

Matthew 26:22  Greatly distressed, each one asked in turn, ""Am I the one, Lord?" (see also Mark 14:19)

John 13:22  The disciples looked at each other wondering whom he could mean.

John 13:25-26  So that disciple (see verses 23-24) leaned over to Jesus and asked, "Lord, who is it?" Jesus responded, "It is the one to whom I give the bread I dip in the bowl." And when he had dipped it, he gave it to Judas, son of Simon Iscariot.

 

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Luke 22:17-20

Then he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. Then he said, "Take this and share it among yourselves. For I will not drink wine again until the Kingdom of God has come." He took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, "This is my body, which is given for you. Do this to remember me." After supper he took another cup of wine and said, "This cup is the new covenant between God and his people--an agreement confirmed with my blood, which is poured out as a sacrifice for you."

 

Then he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. Then he said, "Take this and share it among yourselves. For I will not drink wine again until the Kingdom of God has come."

Matthew 26:29  "Mark my words--I will not drink wine again until the day I drink it new with you in my Father's Kingdom."

Mark 14:25  "I tell you the truth, I will not drink wine again until I drink it new in the Kingdom of God."

 

He took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. 

Matthew 15:36a  Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, thanked God for them, and broke them into pieces. (see 14:19, also Mark 6:41, 8:6, Luke 9:16)

Luke 24:30  As they sat down to eat, he took the bread and blessed it. Then he broke it and gave it to them. (see verses 13-34)

Acts 27:34  Then he (Paul) took some bread, gave thanks to God before them all, and broke off a piece and ate it. (see all chapter 27)

 

Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, "This is my body, which is given for you. Do this to remember me." 

Matthew 26:26  As they were eating, Jesus took some bread and blessed it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, "Take this and eat it, for this is my body." (see also Mark 14:22)

 

After supper, he took another cup of wine and said, "This cup is the new covenant between God and his people--an agreement confirmed with my blood, which is poured out as a sacrifice for you." 

Matthew 26:27-28  And he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. He gave it to them and said, "Each of you drink from it, for this is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice to forgive the sins of many." (see also Mark 14:24, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Hebrews 8:6, 13:20-21)

2 Corinthians 3:6  He has enabled us to be ministers of his new covenant. This is a covenant not of written laws, but of the Spirit. The old written covenant ends in death; but under the new covenant, the Spirit gives life. (see verses 4-18)

Hebrews 9:14-15  Just think how much more the blood of Christ will purify our consciences from sinful deeds so that we can worship the living God. For by the power of the eternal Spirit, Christ offered himself to God as a perfect sacrifice for our sins. That is why he is the one who mediates a new covenant between God and people, so that all who are called can receive the eternal inheritance God promised them. For Christ died to set them free from the penalty of the sins they had committed under that first covenant. (see verses 11-28)

 

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Luke 22:13-16 Part 2 of 2

They went off to the city and found everything just as Jesus had said, and they prepared the Passover meal there. When the time came, Jesus and the apostles sat down together at the table. Jesus said, "I have been very eager to eat this Passover meal with you before my suffering begins. For I tell you now that I won't eat this meal again until its meaning is fulfilled in the Kingdom of God."

 

"For I tell you now that I won't eat this meal again until its meaning is fulfilled in the Kingdom of God."

Isaiah 25:6  In Jerusalem, the LORD of Heaven's Armies will spread a wonderful feast for all the people of the world. It will be a delicious banquet with clear, well-aged wine and choice meat. (see verses 6-8)

Matthew 26:29  "Mark my words--I will not drink wine again until the day I drink it new with you in my Father's Kingdom."

Luke 13:29  "And people will come from all over the world--from east and west, north and south--to take their places in the Kingdom of God." (see verses 22-30)

Luke 22:29-30  "And just as my Father has granted me a Kingdom, I now grant you the right to eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom. And you will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel."

Revelation 19:9  And the angel said to me, "Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb." And he added, "These are true words that come from God." (see verses 1-8)

Matthew 6:10  "May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth as it is in heaven."                               

 

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Luke 22:13-16 Part 1 of 2

They went off to the city and found everything just as Jesus had said, and they prepared the Passover meal there. When the time came, Jesus and the apostles sat down together at the table. Jesus said, "I have been very eager to eat this Passover meal with you before my suffering begins. For I tell you now that I won't eat this meal again until its meaning is fulfilled in the Kingdom of God."

 

They went off to the city and found everything just as Jesus had said, and they prepared the Passover meal there.

Luke 19:32  So they went and found the colt, just as Jesus had said. (see verses 28-35)

 

When the time came, Jesus and the apostles sat down together at the table. 

Luke 22:53  "Why didn't you arrest me in the Temple? I was there every day. But this is your moment, the time when the power of darkness reigns."

John 13:1  Before the Passover celebration, Jesus knew his hour had come to leave this world and return to his Father. He had loved his disciples during his ministry on earth, and now he loved them to the very end.

John 17:1  After saying all these things (see chapters 14-16), Jesus looked up to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son so he can give glory back to you." (see all chapter 17)

Matthew 26:20  When it was evening, Jesus sat down at the table with the twelve disciples.

Mark 14:7  In the evening Jesus arrived with the twelve disciples.

 

Jesus said, "I have been very eager to eat this Passover meal with you before my suffering begins." 

Matthew 16:21  From then on Jesus began to tell his disciples plainly that it was necessary for him to go to Jerusalem and that he would suffer many terrible things at the hands of the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law. He would be killed, but on the third day he would be raised from the dead.

Isaiah 53:3  He was despised and rejected--a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way. He was despised and we did not care. (see all chapter 53)

Matthew 26:67  Then they began to spit in Jesus' face and beat him with their fists. And some slapped him, ... (see verses 57-68)

Mark 10:34  "They will mock him, spit on him, flog him with a whip, and kill him, but after three days he will rise again." (see verses 32-34)

Luke 17:25  "But first the Son of Man must suffer terribly and be rejected by this generation." (see verses 20-25)                               

 

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Luke 22:7-12

Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread arrived, when the Passover lamb is sacrificed. Jesus sent Peter and John ahead and said, "Go and prepare the Passover meal, so we can eat it together."  "Where do you want us to prepare it?" they asked him. He replied, "As soon as you enter Jerusalem, a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him. At the house he enters, say to the owner, 'The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room where I can eat the Passover meal with my disciples?' He will take you upstairs to a large room that is already set up. That is where you should prepare our meal."

 

Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread arrived, when the Passover lamb is sacrificed.

Deuteronomy 16:1-3  "In honor of the LORD your God, celebrate the Passover each year in the early spring, in the month Abib, for that was the month in which the LORD your God brought you out of Egypt by night. Your Passover sacrifice may be from either the flock or the herd, and it must be sacrificed to the LORD your God at the designated place of worship--the place he chooses his name to be honored. Eat it with bread made without yeast. For seven days the bread you eat must be made without yeast, as when you escaped from Egypt in such a hurry. Eat this bread--the bread of suffering--so that as long as you live you will remember the day you departed from Egypt." (see verses 1-8, also see Exodus 12)

 

Jesus sent Peter and John ahead and said, "Go and prepare the Passover meal, so we can eat it together."  "Where do you want us to prepare it?" they asked him. 

Matthew 26:17  On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Where do you want us to prepare the Passover meal for you?"

Mark 14:12  On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb is sacrificed, Jesus' disciples asked him, "Where do you want us to go to prepare the Passover meal for you?"

 

He replied, "As soon as you enter Jerusalem, a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him." 

Mark 14:13  So Jesus sent two of them into Jerusalem with these instructions: "As you go into the city, a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him."

 

"At the house he enters, say to the owner, 'The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room where I can eat the Passover meal with my disciples?' " 

Matthew 26:18  "As you go into the city," he told them, "you will see a certain man. Tell him, 'The Teacher says: My time has come, and I will eat the Passover meal with my disciples at your house.' "

Mark 14:14  "At the house he enters, say to the owner, 'The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room where I can eat the Passover meal with my disciples?' "

 

"He will take you upstairs to a large room that is already set up. That is where you should prepare our meal." 

Mark 14:15  "He will take you upstairs to a large room that is already set up. That is where you should prepare our meal."

 

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Luke 22:3-6 Part 2 of 2

Then Satan entered into Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve disciples, and he went to the leading priests and captains of the Temple guard to discuss the best way to betray Jesus to them. They were delighted, and they promised to give him money. So he agreed and began looking for an opportunity to betray Jesus so they could arrest him when the crowds weren't around.

 

entered into Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve disciples,

Matthew 10:4  ... Simon (the zealot), Judas Iscariot (who later betrayed him). [see also Mark 3:19, Luke 6:16]

John 6:70-71  Then Jesus said, "I chose the twelve of you, but one is a devil." He was speaking of Judas, son of Simon Iscariot, one of the Twelve, who would later betray him.

John 12:4-5  But Judas Iscariot, the disciple who would soon betray him, said, "That perfume was worth a year's wages. It should have been sold and the money given to the poor." [see also verse 6]

John 13:2  It was time for supper, and the devil had already prompted Judas, son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus.

 

And he went to the leading priests and captains of the Temple guard to discuss the best way to betray Jesus to them. 

Mark 14:10  Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, went to the leading priests to arrange to betray Jesus to them. [see also Matthew 26:14]

 

They were delighted, and they promised to give him money. 

Zechariah 11:12  And I said to them, "If you like, give me my wages, whatever I am worth; but only if you want to." So they counted out for my wages thirty pieces of silver.

Matthew 26:15  ... and asked, "How much will you pay me to betray Jesus to you?" And they gave him thirty pieces of silver.

Mark 14:11a  They were delighted when they heard why he had come, and they promised to give him money.

 

So he agreed and began looking for an opportunity to betray Jesus so they could arrest him when the crowds weren't around. 

Matthew 26:16  From that time on, Judas began looking for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

Mark 14:11b  So he began looking for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

 

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Luke 22:3-6 Part 1 of 2

Then Satan entered into Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve disciples, and he went to the leading priests and captains of the Temple guard to discuss the best way to betray Jesus to them. They were delighted, and they promised to give him money. So he agreed and began looking for an opportunity to betray Jesus so they could arrest him when the crowds weren't around.

 

Then Satan entered into Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve disciples,

1 Chronicles 21:1  Satan rose up against Israel and caused David to take a census of the people of Israel. (see 21:1-22:1)

Job 1:6  One day the members of the heavenly court came to present themselves before the LORD, and the Accuser, Satan, came with them. (see verses 6-22, also 2:1-10)

Matthew 4:10  "Get out of here, Satan," Jesus told him. "For the Scriptures say, 'You must worship the LORD your God and serve only him.' (Deuteronomy 6:13)" (see verses 1-11, also Mark 1:12-13)

Matthew 16:23  Jesus turned to Peter and said, "Get away from me, Satan! You are a dangerous trap to me. You are seeing things merely from a human point of view, not from God's." (see verses 21-28)

Mark 4:15  "The seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message, only to have Satan come at once and take it away." (see verses 2-20)

Luke 13:16  "This dear woman, a daughter of Abraham, has been held in bondage by Satan for eighteen years. Isn't it right that she be released, even on the Sabbath?" (see verses 10-17)

Luke 22:31  "Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat." (see verses 31-34, 54-62, also Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75, Mark 14:27-31, 66-72, John 18:15-27)

Acts 5:3  Then Peter said, "Ananias, why have you let Satan fill your heart? You lied to the Holy Spirit, and you kept some of the money for yourself." (see verses 1-11)

2 Corinthians 11:14  But I am not surprised! Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. (see verses 12-15)

1 Peter 5:8  Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.

Revelation 12:9  This great dragon--the ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, the one deceiving the whole world--was thrown down to the earth with all his angels. (see verses 7-12)

 

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Luke 22:1-2

The Festival of Unleavened Bread, which is also called Passover, was approaching. The leading priests and teachers of religious law were plotting how to kill Jesus, but they were afraid of the people's reaction.

 

The Festival of Unleavened Bread, which is also called Passover, was approaching.

Mark 14:1a  It was now two days before Passover and the Festival of Unleavened Bread. (see Exodus 12 & 13 for details)

John 11:55  It was now almost time for the Jewish Passover celebration, and many people from all over the country arrived in Jerusalem several days early so they could go through the purification ceremony before Passover began.

The leading priests and teachers of religious law were plotting how to kill Jesus,

Psalm 71:10  For my enemies are whispering against me. They are plotting together to kill me.

Matthew 12:14  Then the Pharisees called a meeting to plot how to kill Jesus. (see verses 9-16)

Matthew 26:3-4  At that same time (see verses 1-2) the leading priests and elders were meeting at the residence of Caiaphas, the high priest, plotting how to capture Jesus secretly and kill him. 

Matthew 27:1  Very early in the morning the leading priests and the elders of the people met again to lay plans for putting Jesus to death.

Mark 3:6  At once the Pharisees went away and met with the supporters of Herod to plot how to kill Jesus. (see verses 1-6)

Luke 6:11  At this, the enemies of Jesus were wild with rage and began to discuss what to do with him. (see verses 6-11)

John 5:18  So the Jewish leaders tried all the harder to find a way to kill him. For he not only broke the Sabbath, he called God his Father, thereby making himself equal with God. (see all chapter 5)

John 7:1  After this, Jesus traveled around Galilee. He wanted to stay out of Judea, where the Jewish leaders were plotting his death.

 

but they were afraid of the people's reaction. 

Matthew 21:46  They wanted to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowds, who considered Jesus to be a prophet. (see verses 33-46)

Mark 14:1b-2  The leading priests and the teachers of religious law were still looking for an opportunity to capture Jesus secretly and kill him. "But not during the Passover Celebration," they agreed, "or the people may riot." (see also Matthew 26:5)

 

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Luke 21:37-38

Every day Jesus went to the Temple to teach, and each evening he returned to spend the night on the Mount of Olives. The crowds gathered at the Temple early each morning to hear him.

 

Every day Jesus went to the Temple to teach,

Matthew 26:55  Then Jesus said to the crowd, "Am I some dangerous revolutionary, that you come with swords and clubs to arrest me? Why didn't you arrest me in the Temple? I was there teaching every day." (see verses 47-56)

Mark 12:35  Later, as Jesus was teaching the people in the Temple, he asked, "Why do the teachers of religious law claim that the Messiah is the son of David?" (see verses 35-37)

John 7:14  Then, midway through the festival, Jesus went up to the Temple and began to teach. (see verses 1-24)

John 7:28  While Jesus was teaching in the Temple, he called out, "Yes, you know me, and you know where I come from. But I'm not here on my own. The one who sent me is true, and you don't know him." (see verses 25-36)

John 18:20  Jesus replied, "Everyone knows what I teach. I have preached regularly in the synagogues and the Temple, where the people gather. I have not spoken in secret." (see verses 19-24)

 

and every evening he returned to spend the night on the Mount of Olives. 

Matthew 21:1  As Jesus and the disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the town of Bethphage on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead.

Matthew 24:3  Later, Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives. His disciples came to him privately and said, "Tell us, when will all this happen? What sign will signal your return and the end of the world?" (see verses 1-31)

Matthew 26:30  Then they sang a  hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives. (see verses 17-30, also Mark 14:26)

Luke 19:37  When he reached the place where the road started down the Mount of Olives, all of his followers began to shout and sing as they walked along, praising God for all the wonderful miracles they had seen. (see verses 28-44)

 

The crowds gathered at the Temple early each morning to hear him. 

John 8:1-2  Jesus returned to the Mount of Olives, but early the next morning he was back again at the Temple. A crowd soon gathered, and he sat down and taught them.

 

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Luke 21:34-36 Part 2 of 2

"Watch out! Don't let your hearts be dulled by carousing and drunkenness, and by the worries of this life. Don't let that day catch you unaware, like a trap. For that day will come upon everyone living on the earth. Keep alert at all times. And pray that you might be strong enough to escape these coming horrors and stand before the Son of Man."

 

"For that day will come upon everyone living on the earth. Keep alert at all times."

Matthew 25:13  "So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or hour of my return." (see verses 1-13)

Matthew 26:41  "Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!" (see verses 36-46)

1 Peter 5:8  Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.

 

"and pray that you might be strong enough to escape these coming horrors" 

Luke 18:1  One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. (see verses 1-8)

1 Peter 4:7  The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers.

 

"and stand before the Son of Man." 

1 Corinthians 16:13  Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.

1 Peter 5:9  Stand firm against him (the devil), and be strong in your faith. Remember that your Christian brothers and sisters all over the world are going through the same kind of suffering you are.

1 John 2:28  And now, dear children, remain in fellowship with Christ so that when he returns, you will be full of courage and not shrink back from him in shame.

 

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Luke 21:34-36 Part 1 of 2

"Watch out! Don't let your hearts be dulled by carousing and drunkenness, and by the worries of this life. Don't let that day catch you unaware, like a trap. For that day will come upon everyone living on the earth. Keep alert at all times. And pray that you might be strong enough to escape these coming horrors and stand before the Son of Man."

 

"Watch out! Don't let your hearts be dulled by carousing and drunkenness, and by the worries of this life. Don't let that day catch you unaware, like a trap."

Romans 13:13  Because we belong to the day, we must live decent lives for all to see. Don't participate in the darkness of wild parties and drunkenness, or in sexual promiscuity and immoral living, or in quarreling and jealousy. (see verses 8-14)

James 5:5  You have spent your years on earth in luxury, satisfying your every desire. You have fattened yourselves for the day of slaughter. (see verses 1-6)

Matthew 13:22  "The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God's word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced. (see verses 3-23, also Mark 4:3-20, Luke 8:4-15)

1 Thessalonians 5:3-7  When people are saying, "Everything is peaceful and secure," then disaster will fall on them as suddenly as a pregnant woman's labor pains begin. And there will be no escape. But you aren't in the dark about these things, dear brothers and sisters, and you won't be surprised when the day of the Lord comes like a thief. For you are all children of the light and of the day; we don't belong to darkness and night. So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clear-headed. Night is the time when people sleep and drinkers get drunk. (see verses 1-11)

Luke 12:40  "You must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected."

 

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Luke 21:29-33 Part 2 of 2

Then he gave them this illustration: "Notice the fig tree, or any other tree. When the leaves come out, you know without being told that summer is near. In the same way, when you see all these things taking place (see verses 5-36), you can know that the Kingdom of God is near. I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass from the scene until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear."

 

"I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass from the scene until these things have taken place."

Matthew 24:34  "I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass from the scene until all these things take place." (see also Mark 13:30)

Luke 11:50-51  "As a result, this generation will be held responsible for the murder of all God's prophets from the creation of the world--from the murder of Abel to the murder of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, it will certainly be charged against this generation." (see verses 37-52)

 

"Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear." 

Psalm 119:89  Your eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven.

Isaiah 40:8  "The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever." (see verses 6-8)

Isaiah 55:11  "It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it." (see all chapter 55)

Luke 16:17  "But that doesn't mean that the law has lost its force. It is easier for heaven and earth to disappear than for the smallest point of God's law to be overturned." (see verses 14-17)

1 Peter 1:23-25  You have been born again, but not to a life that will quickly end. Your new life will last forever because it comes from the eternal, living word of God. As the Scriptures say: "People are like grass; their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers and the flower fades. But the word of the Lord remains forever. (Isaiah 40:8)" And that word is the Good News that was preached to you. (see verses 3-25)

 

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