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Luke 22:31-39

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”

— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

31. And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired [to have] you, that he may sift [you] as wheat: 32. But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 33. And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death. 34. And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me. 35. And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. 36. Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take [it], and likewise [his] scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. 37. For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end. 38. And they said, Lord, behold, here [are] two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough. 39. And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.

Luke 22:31-39 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Luke 22:31

Theological / Devotional

Simon, Simon. [A Warning to Peter and the Ten, Luke 22:31-38=Matt. 26:31—35=Mark 14:27-31. Cf. on John 13:36-38. Major comment: Matthew.] Important textual evidence may be cited (cf. p. 146) for the omission of the words, “and the Lord said.”

The repetition of “Simon” lends emphasis to what Jesus is about to say.

Satan hath desired. He already had Judas (see Job 1:12; 2:6).

You. Plural in the Greek text. Jesus is addressing Peter, but His words are for all the disciples.

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