Luke 22:64

64 They blindfolded him and said, "Prove that you are a prophet, and tell us who hit you."

Luke 22:64 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 22:64

And when they had blindfolded him
Or put a veil, or linen cloth over his eyes, as children do at play, to make themselves some sport with him:

they struck him on the face;
on that part of it which was not covered, either with their hands, or with rods:

and asked him, saying, prophesy, who is it that smote thee?
hereby deriding his prophetic office, and using such language as children do at blindman's buff; (See Gill on Matthew 26:68).

Luke 22:64 In-Context

62 Then Peter went outside and cried painfully.

63 The men who were guarding Jesus began making fun of him and beating him.

64 They blindfolded him and said, "Prove that you are a prophet, and tell us who hit you."

65 They said many cruel things to Jesus.

66 When day came, the council of the older leaders of the people, both the leading priests and the teachers of the law, came together and led Jesus to their highest court.