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    Luke 22 (KJV)

    Read Luke chapter 22 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Luke 22

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    Luke 22:42

    "Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me:…"

    Luke 22:41

    "And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kne…"

    Luke 22:43

    "And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthen…"

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    Luke 22 Summary

    Luke 22 narrates the Last Supper and the events leading to Jesus' arrest, with details unique to Luke's account. Satan enters Judas. Jesus institutes the new covenant in His blood and predicts Peter's denial — but adds, 'I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.' On the Mount of Olives, Luke alone records Jesus sweating drops of blood.

    Luke also includes the disciples' argument about who is greatest — at the Last Supper of all places — and Jesus' teaching that greatness in His kingdom means serving. The chapter captures human failure at its worst alongside divine love at its most determined.

    Key Themes

    Last Supper institutedSatan enters JudasPeter's denial predictedSweat like bloodGreatness through service

    Key Verses in Luke 22

    "But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren."

    — Luke 22:32

    Jesus prays for Peter before the failure happens — and plans for his restoration beyond it.

    "Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done."

    — Luke 22:42

    Luke's version of Gethsemane — intimate, direct, and fully surrendered.

    "And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground."

    — Luke 22:44

    Unique to Luke (a physician) — the physical reality of Jesus' anguish.

    Life Application

    Jesus told Peter, 'When you are converted, strengthen your brethren' — not 'if' but 'when.' Jesus predicted the failure and the restoration in the same breath. He wasn't surprised by Peter's weakness and had already prayed through it. If you've failed spectacularly, Luke 22 shows that Jesus anticipated your failure, prayed for your recovery, and has a plan for your future ministry.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Did Jesus actually sweat blood?

    Luke describes 'sweat as it were great drops of blood' — likely hematidrosis, a rare medical condition where extreme stress causes capillaries in sweat glands to rupture. Luke, a physician, would have recognized this. It underscores the genuine, physical reality of Jesus' agony.

    Why did the disciples argue about greatness at the Last Supper?

    The argument reveals how deeply ingrained human ambition is — even in Jesus' closest followers, on the most sacred night. Jesus used the moment to teach that kingdom leadership is defined by service: 'He that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.'

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