Lucas 22
Alexander Maclaren · Citado em PreceptAustin
Lucas 22
Maclaren - When the Church takes sword in hand, it usually shows that it does not know how to wield it, and as often as not has struck the wrong man. One of the most horrible examples of the Church taking up the sword is the period known as the Crusades. Wikipedia writes "Crusaders often pillaged as they travelled, and their leaders generally retained control of captured territory instead of returning it to the Byzantines. During the People's Crusade, thousands of Jews were murdered in what is now called the Rhineland massacres." Sword (3162)(machaira from mache = a knife, sword) refers to a relatively short sword (even dagger) for cutting and stabbing. It was extremely difficult to approach a soldier well trained in the use of the machaira for it was short and could be moved rapidly. The fact that it was two-edged made it possible to strike on either side without changing its position in the hand, and its razor-sharp point could pierce armor. Luke 22:50 And one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear. KJV Luke 22:50 And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. Mt 26:51-54; Mark 14:47; John 18:10,11; Romans 12:19; 2 Cor 10:4 Luke 22 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Excellent Diagram/Map of Jesus' Arrest, Trial and Crucifixion SIMON'S STRIKE SEVERS SLAVE'S EAR Parallel Passages: Words in bold not in Luke's version. Matthew 26:51 And behold, one of those who were with Jesus reached and drew out his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear. Mark 14:47+ But one of those who stood by drew his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear. John 18:10 Simon Peter then, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s slave, and cut off his right ear; and the slave’s name was Malchus. Spurgeon on Peter drawing his sword - It would have been far better if Peter’s hands had been clasped in prayer
Lucas 22
Maclaren - Wherever in our Lord’s life any incident indicates more emphatically than usual the lowliness of His humiliation, there, by the side of it, you get something that indicates the majesty of His glory. See study of eimi for discussion of "ego eimi" - I Am. (See also Wikipedia) The Gospel of John has 23 uses of "ego eimi" by Jesus - Jn. 4:26; Jn. 6:20; Jn. 6:35; Jn. 6:41; Jn. 6:48; Jn. 6:51; Jn. 8:12; Jn. 8:18; Jn. 8:24; Jn. 8:28; Jn. 8:58; Jn. 10:7; Jn. 10:9; Jn. 10:11; Jn. 10:14; Jn. 11:25; Jn. 13:19; Jn. 14:6; Jn. 15:1; Jn. 15:5; Jn. 18:5; Jn. 18:6; Jn. 18:8; Luke 22:48 But Jesus said to him, "Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?" KJV Luke 22:48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss 2 Samuel 20:9,10; Ps 55:21; Pr 27:6; Mt 26:48-50; Mark 14:44-46 Luke 22 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Judas Iscariot - James Stalker from his book THE TRIAL AND DEATH OF JESUS CHRIST: A DEVOTIONAL HISTORY OF OUR LORD'S PASSION Excellent Diagram/Map of Jesus' Arrest, Trial and Crucifixion JESUS QUESTIONS HIS BETRAYER Parallel passages: Words in bold are not in Luke's gospel. Note especially that Luke does not have a description of Judas addressing Jesus as "Rabbi" and giving Him a kiss (Depicted above in Tissot's painting "The Kiss of Judas" - see also Kiss of Judas). Matthew 26:48+ Now he who was betraying Him gave them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him.” (PRESUMABLY JESUS ASKED THE QUESTION IN Lk 22:48) 49 Immediately Judas went to Jesus and said, “Hail, Rabbi!” and kissed (kataphileo means "to kiss much or to kiss again and again." - What a contrast between Judas' fervent fake kiss of Jesus' face and the woman's tender, fervent kiss of Jesus' feet! The first betrays Him to death, while the latter would have been willing to die for Him! Cp Lk 7:38; prodigal kissed by his father - Lk 15:20!) Him. 50 And Jesus said to him, “Friend (NOT USUAL GREEK WORD FOR FRIEND, BUT MEANS SOMETHING LIKE "MAN," NOT NECESSARILY MEAN), do what you have come for.” Then (THEY SAW THE "SIGN") they came and laid hands on Jesus and seized Him. Comment: Judas' greeting of Jesus as Rabbi further highlights the depth of the traitor's hypocrisy, for Rabbi is transliterated from the Hebrew and literally means "my great one." It is used in the NT as a respectful term of address for a scribe or one recognized as an outstanding teacher of the law. Don't miss one of the most striking contrasts in the entire Bible - Judas' hypocritical betraying greeting of "Hail,Rabbi" set against Jesus' loving heartfelt greeting of "Friend!" Mark 14:44-46+ Now he who was betraying Him had given them a signal, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him and lead Him away under guard.” (PRESUMABLY JESUS ASKED THE QUESTION IN Lk 22:48) 45 After coming, Judas immediately went to Him, saying, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him. 46 They laid hands on Him and seized Him.