Luke 22:14

The hour. [Celebration of the Passover, Luke 22:14-16=Matt. 26:20=Mark 14:17. Major comment: Luke. See Crucifixion In Relation To Passover, Passion Week, Jesus’ Resurrection to Ascension.] That is, the hour for the Passover meal, preparation for which is related in vs. 7-13. This was Thursday night. Note that Jesus instituted the Christian ordinance of the Lord’s Supper during the course of the regular Passover meal (see Additional Notes on Matt. 26, Note 1).

Sat down. Rather, “reclined.” For a description of the arrangement of the table and couches at an ancient Oriental feast see on Mark 2:15. At the first Passover meal the participants were to stand as they ate, ready to take their departure from Egypt. After entering the Promised Land, however, ever, they no longer stood, but sat or reclined. Whereas upon the first Passover their standing posture indicated their haste to depart, the reclining posture now indicated composure and security in the land promised to them.

Twelve apostles. This proved to be the last occasion on which all the Twelve were together in one place. Custom required that there be at least 10 but not more than 30 present to eat the Passover meal together. There were 13 present upon this occasion.