Luke 22:8

8 Jesus sent Peter and John with instructions. "Go," He said, "and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat it."

Luke 22:8 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 22:8

And he sent Peter and John
That is, Jesus sent them, as the Syriac, Persic, and Ethiopic versions express it; these were two favourite disciples of Christ, and were now sent by him from Bethany to Jerusalem: saying, go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat;
it together; so servants used to be sent, to go and prepare the passover for their masters; (See Gill on Matthew 26:17).

Luke 22:8 In-Context

6 He accepted their offer, and then looked out for an opportunity to betray Him when the people were not there.
7 When the day of the Unleavened Bread came--the day for the Passover lamb to be sacrificed--
8 Jesus sent Peter and John with instructions. "Go," He said, "and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat it."
9 "Where shall we prepare it?" they asked.
10 "You will no sooner have entered the city," He replied, "than you will meet a man carrying a pitcher of water. Follow him into the house to which he goes,
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