Luke 22
International Children’s Bible
Plans to Kill Jesus
22 It was almost time for the Jewish Feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover Feast. 2 The leading priests and teachers of the law were trying to find a way to kill Jesus. But they were afraid of the people.
3 One of Jesus’ 12 apostles was named Judas Iscariot. Satan entered Judas, and he went to 4 the leading priests and some of the soldiers who guarded the Temple. He talked to them about a way to give Jesus to them. 5 They were pleased and promised to give Judas money. 6 Judas agreed. Then he waited for the best time to turn Jesus over to them without the crowd knowing it.
Preparation of the Passover Meal
7 The Day of Unleavened Bread came. This was the day the Passover lambs had to be sacrificed. 8 Jesus said to Peter and John, “Go and prepare the Passover meal for us to eat.”
9 They asked, “Where do you want us to prepare it?”
Jesus said to them, 10 “Listen! After you go into the city, you will see a man carrying a jar of water. Follow him into the house that he enters. 11 Tell the person who owns that house, ‘The Teacher asks that you please show us the room where he and his followers may eat the Passover meal.’ 12 Then he will show you a large room upstairs. This room is ready for you. Prepare the Passover meal there.”
13 So Peter and John left. Everything happened as Jesus had said. So they prepared the Passover meal.
The Lord’s Supper
14 When the time came, Jesus and the apostles were sitting at the table. 15 He said to them, “I wanted very much to eat this Passover meal with you before I die. 16 I will never eat another Passover meal until it is given its true meaning in the kingdom of God.”
17 Then Jesus took a cup. He gave thanks to God for it and said, “Take this cup and give it to everyone here. 18 I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine[a] until God’s kingdom comes.”
19 Then Jesus took some bread. He thanked God for it, broke it, and gave it to the apostles. Then Jesus said, “This bread is my body[b] that I am giving for you. Do this to remember me.” 20 In the same way, after supper, Jesus took the cup and said, “This cup shows the new agreement that God makes with his people. This new agreement begins with my blood which is poured out for you.”
Who Will Turn Against Jesus?
21 Jesus said, “One of you will turn against me. His hand is by my hand on the table. 22 The Son of Man will do what God has planned. But how terrible it will be for that man who gives the Son of Man to be killed.”
23 Then the apostles asked each other, “Which one of us would do that to Jesus?”
Be Like a Servant
24 Then the apostles began to argue about which one of them was the most important. 25 But Jesus said to them, “The kings of the world rule over their people. Men who have authority over others are called ‘very important.’ 26 But you must not be like that. The greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the leader should be like the servant. 27 Who is more important: the one sitting at the table or the one serving him? You think the one at the table is more important. But I am like a servant among you!
28 “You men have stayed with me through many struggles. 29 My Father has given me the power to rule. I also give you authority to rule with me. 30 You will eat and drink at my table in my kingdom. You will sit on thrones and judge the 12 tribes of Israel.
Don’t Lose Your Faith!
31 “Satan has asked to test all of you as a farmer tests his wheat. Simon, Simon, 32 I have prayed that you will not lose your faith! Help your brothers be stronger when you come back to me.”
33 But Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, I am ready to go to prison with you. I will even die with you!”
34 But Jesus said, “Peter, before the rooster crows tonight, you will say you don’t know me. You will say this three times!”
Be Ready for Trouble
35 Then Jesus said to the apostles, “When I sent you out without money, a bag, or sandals, did you need anything?”
They said, “No.”
36 He said to them, “But now if you have money or a bag, carry that with you. If you don’t have a sword, sell your coat and buy one. 37 The Scripture says, ‘He was treated like a criminal.’[c] This scripture must have its full meaning. It was written about me, and it is happening now.”
38 The followers said, “Look, Lord, here are two swords!”
He said to them, “That’s enough.”
Jesus Prays Alone
39-40 Jesus left the city and went to the Mount of Olives. His followers went with him. (Jesus went there often.) He said to his followers, “Pray for strength against temptation.”
41 Then Jesus went about a stone’s throw away from them. He kneeled down and prayed, 42 “Father, if it is what you want, then let me not have this cup[d] of suffering. But do what you want, not what I want.” 43 Then an angel from heaven appeared to him to help him. 44 Jesus was full of pain; he prayed even more. Sweat dripped from his face as if he were bleeding. 45 When he finished praying, he went to his followers. They were asleep. (Their sadness had made them very tired.) 46 Jesus said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray for strength against temptation.”
Jesus Is Arrested
47 While Jesus was speaking, a crowd came up. One of the 12 apostles was leading them. He was Judas. He came close to Jesus so that he could kiss him.
48 But Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you using the kiss to give the Son of Man to his enemies?”
49 The followers of Jesus were standing there too. They saw what was happening. They said to Jesus, “Lord, should we use our swords?” 50 And one of them did use his sword. He cut off the right ear of the servant of the high priest.
51 Jesus said, “Stop!” Then he touched the servant’s ear and healed him.
52 Those who came to arrest Jesus were the leading priests, the soldiers who guarded the Temple, and the Jewish elders. Jesus said to them, “Why did you come out here with swords and sticks? Do you think I am a criminal? 53 I was with you every day in the Temple. Why didn’t you try to arrest me there? But this is your time—the time when darkness rules.”
Peter Says He Doesn’t Know Jesus
54 They arrested Jesus and took him away. They brought him into the house of the high priest. Peter followed them, but he did not go near Jesus. 55 The soldiers started a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat together. Peter sat with them. 56 A servant girl saw Peter sitting there near the light. She looked closely at Peter’s face and said, “This man was also with him!”
57 But Peter said this was not true. He said, “Girl, I don’t know him.”
58 A short time later, another person saw Peter and said, “You are also one of them.”
But Peter said, “Man, I am not!”
59 About an hour later, another man insisted, “It is true! This man was with him. He is from Galilee!”
60 But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you are talking about!”
Immediately, while Peter was still speaking, a rooster crowed. 61 Then the Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. And Peter remembered what the Lord had said: “Before the rooster crows tonight, you will say three times that you don’t know me.” 62 Then Peter went outside and cried with much pain in his heart.
The People Laugh at Jesus
63-64 Some men were guarding Jesus. They made fun of him like this: They covered his eyes so that he could not see them. Then they hit him and said, “Prove that you are a prophet, and tell us who hit you!” 65 The men said many cruel things to Jesus.
Jesus Before the Leaders
66 When day came, the elders of the people, the leading priests, and the teachers of the law came together. They led Jesus away to their highest court. 67 They said, “If you are the Christ, then tell us that you are!”
Jesus said to them, “If I tell you I am the Christ, you will not believe me. 68 And if I ask you, you will not answer. 69 But beginning now, the Son of Man will sit at the right hand of the powerful God.”
70 They all said, “Then are you the Son of God?”
Jesus said to them, “Yes, you are right when you say that I am.”
71 They said, “Why do we need witnesses now? We ourselves heard him say this!”
Footnotes
- 22:18 fruit of the vine Product of the grapevine; this may also be translated “wine.”
- 22:19 body Some Greek copies do not have the rest of verse 19 or verse 20.
- 22:37 ‘He . . . criminal.’ Quotation from Isaiah 53:12.
- 22:42 cup Jesus is talking about the bad things that will happen to him. Accepting these things will be hard, like drinking a cup of something that tastes very bitter.
Lucas 22
Dios Habla Hoy
Conspiración para arrestar a Jesús(A)
22 Estaba ya cerca la fiesta en que se come el pan sin levadura, o sea la fiesta de la Pascua. 2 Los jefes de los sacerdotes y los maestros de la ley, que tenían miedo de la gente, buscaban la manera de matar a Jesús.
3 Entonces Satanás entró en Judas, uno de los doce discípulos, al que llamaban Iscariote. 4 Éste fue a ver a los jefes de los sacerdotes y a los oficiales del templo, y habló con ellos sobre cómo entregarles a Jesús. 5 Ellos se alegraron y prometieron darle dinero a Judas. 6 Y él aceptó y comenzó a buscar un momento oportuno, en que no hubiera gente, para entregarles a Jesús.
La Cena del Señor(B)
7 Llegó el día de la fiesta en que se comía el pan sin levadura, cuando se sacrificaba el cordero de Pascua. 8 Jesús envió a Pedro y a Juan, diciendo:
—Vayan a prepararnos la cena de Pascua.
9 Ellos le preguntaron:
—¿Dónde quieres que la preparemos?
10 Jesús les contestó:
—Cuando entren ustedes en la ciudad, encontrarán a un hombre que lleva un cántaro de agua. Síganlo hasta la casa donde entre, 11 y digan al dueño de la casa: “El Maestro pregunta: ¿Cuál es el cuarto donde voy a comer con mis discípulos la cena de Pascua?” 12 Él les mostrará en el piso alto un cuarto grande y arreglado para la cena. Preparen allí lo necesario.
13 Ellos fueron y lo encontraron todo como Jesús se lo había dicho, y prepararon la cena de Pascua.
14 Cuando llegó la hora, Jesús y los apóstoles se sentaron a la mesa. 15 Jesús les dijo:
—¡Cuánto he querido celebrar con ustedes esta cena de Pascua antes de mi muerte! 16 Porque les digo que no la celebraré de nuevo hasta que se cumpla en el reino de Dios.
17 Entonces tomó en sus manos una copa y, habiendo dado gracias a Dios, dijo:
—Tomen esto y repártanlo entre ustedes; 18 porque les digo que no volveré a beber del producto de la vid, hasta que venga el reino de Dios.
19 Después tomó el pan en sus manos y, habiendo dado gracias a Dios, lo partió y se lo dio a ellos, diciendo:
—Esto es mi cuerpo, entregado a muerte en favor de ustedes. Hagan esto en memoria de mí.
20 Lo mismo hizo con la copa después de la cena, diciendo:
—Esta copa es la nueva alianza confirmada con mi sangre, la cual es derramada en favor de ustedes. 21 Pero ahora la mano del que me va a traicionar está aquí, con la mía, sobre la mesa. 22 Pues el Hijo del hombre ha de recorrer el camino que se le ha señalado, pero ¡ay de aquel que lo traiciona!
23 Entonces comenzaron a preguntarse unos a otros quién sería el traidor.
¿Quién es el más importante?
24 Los discípulos tuvieron una discusión sobre cuál de ellos debía ser considerado el más importante. 25 Jesús les dijo: «Entre los paganos, los reyes gobiernan con tiranía a sus súbditos, y a los jefes se les da el título de benefactores. 26 Pero ustedes no deben ser así. Al contrario, el más importante entre ustedes tiene que hacerse como el más joven, y el que manda tiene que hacerse como el que sirve. 27 Pues ¿quién es más importante, el que se sienta a la mesa a comer o el que sirve? ¿Acaso no lo es el que se sienta a la mesa? En cambio yo estoy entre ustedes como el que sirve.
28 »Ustedes han estado siempre conmigo en mis pruebas. 29 Por eso, yo les doy un reino, como mi Padre me lo dio a mí, 30 y ustedes comerán y beberán a mi mesa en mi reino, y se sentarán en tronos para juzgar a las doce tribus de Israel.»
Jesús anuncia que Pedro lo negará(C)
31 Dijo también el Señor:
—Simón, Simón, mira que Satanás los ha pedido a ustedes para sacudirlos como si fueran trigo; 32 pero yo he rogado por ti, para que no te falte la fe. Y tú, cuando te hayas vuelto a mí, ayuda a tus hermanos a permanecer firmes.
33 Simón le dijo:
—Señor, estoy dispuesto a ir contigo a la cárcel, y hasta a morir contigo.
34 Jesús le contestó:
—Pedro, te digo que hoy mismo, antes que cante el gallo, tres veces negarás que me conoces.
Se acerca la hora de la prueba
35 Luego Jesús les preguntó:
—Cuando los mandé sin dinero ni provisiones ni sandalias, ¿acaso les faltó algo?
Ellos contestaron:
—Nada.
36 Entonces les dijo:
—Ahora, en cambio, el que tenga dinero, que lo traiga, y también provisiones; y el que no tenga espada, que venda su abrigo y se compre una. 37 Porque les digo que tiene que cumplirse en mí esto que dicen las Escrituras: “Y fue contado entre los malvados.” Pues todo lo que está escrito de mí, tiene que cumplirse.
38 Ellos dijeron:
—Señor, aquí hay dos espadas.
Y él contestó:
—Basta ya de hablar.
Jesús ora en Getsemaní(D)
39 Luego Jesús salió y, según su costumbre, se fue al Monte de los Olivos; y los discípulos lo siguieron. 40 Al llegar al lugar, les dijo:
—Oren, para que no caigan en tentación.
41 Se alejó de ellos como a la distancia de un tiro de piedra, y se puso de rodillas para orar. 42 Dijo: «Padre, si quieres, líbrame de este trago amargo; pero que no se haga mi voluntad, sino la tuya.»
[43 En esto se le apareció un ángel del cielo, para darle fuerzas. 44 En medio de su gran sufrimiento, Jesús oraba aún más intensamente, y el sudor le caía a tierra como grandes gotas de sangre.]
45 Cuando se levantó de la oración, fue a donde estaban los discípulos, y los encontró dormidos, vencidos por la tristeza. 46 Les dijo:
—¿Por qué están durmiendo? Levántense y oren, para que no caigan en tentación.
Arrestan a Jesús(E)
47 Todavía estaba hablando Jesús, cuando llegó mucha gente. El que se llamaba Judas, que era uno de los doce discípulos, iba a la cabeza. Éste se acercó a besar a Jesús, 48 pero Jesús le dijo:
—Judas, ¿con un beso traicionas al Hijo del hombre?
49 Los que estaban con Jesús, al ver lo que pasaba, le preguntaron:
—Señor, ¿atacamos con espada?
50 Y uno de ellos hirió al criado del sumo sacerdote, cortándole la oreja derecha. 51 Jesús dijo:
—Déjenlos; ya basta.
Y le tocó la oreja al criado, y lo sanó. 52 Luego dijo a los jefes de los sacerdotes, a los oficiales del templo y a los ancianos, que habían venido a llevárselo:
—¿Por qué han venido ustedes con espadas y con palos, como si yo fuera un bandido? 53 Todos los días he estado con ustedes en el templo, y no trataron de arrestarme. Pero ésta es la hora de ustedes, la hora del poder de las tinieblas.
Pedro niega conocer a Jesús(F)
54 Arrestaron entonces a Jesús y lo llevaron a la casa del sumo sacerdote. Pedro lo seguía de lejos. 55 Allí, en medio del patio, habían hecho fuego, y se sentaron alrededor; y Pedro se sentó también entre ellos. 56 En esto, una sirvienta, al verlo sentado junto al fuego, se quedó mirándolo y dijo:
—También éste estaba con él.
57 Pero Pedro lo negó, diciendo:
—Mujer, yo no lo conozco.
58 Poco después, otro lo vio y dijo:
—Tú también eres de ellos.
Pedro contestó:
—No, hombre, no lo soy.
59 Como una hora después, otro insistió:
—Seguro que éste estaba con él. Además es de Galilea.
60 Pedro dijo:
—Hombre, no sé de qué hablas.
En ese mismo momento, mientras Pedro aún estaba hablando, cantó un gallo. 61 Entonces el Señor se volvió y miró a Pedro, y Pedro se acordó de que el Señor le había dicho: «Hoy, antes que el gallo cante, me negarás tres veces.» 62 Y salió Pedro de allí y lloró amargamente.
Se burlan de Jesús(G)
63 Los hombres que estaban vigilando a Jesús se burlaban de él y lo golpeaban. 64 Le taparon los ojos, y le preguntaban:
—¡Adivina quién te pegó!
65 Y lo insultaban diciéndole otras muchas cosas.
Jesús ante la Junta Suprema(H)
66 Cuando se hizo de día, se reunieron los ancianos de los judíos, los jefes de los sacerdotes y los maestros de la ley, y llevaron a Jesús ante la Junta Suprema. Allí le preguntaron:
67 —Dinos, ¿eres tú el Mesías?
Él les contestó:
—Si les digo que sí, no me van a creer. 68 Y si les hago preguntas, no me van a contestar. 69 Pero desde ahora el Hijo del hombre estará sentado a la derecha del Dios todopoderoso.
70 Luego todos le preguntaron:
—¿Así que tú eres el Hijo de Dios?
Jesús les contestó:
—Ustedes mismos han dicho que lo soy.
71 Entonces ellos dijeron:
—¿Qué necesidad tenemos de más testigos? Nosotros mismos lo hemos oído de sus propios labios.
Luke 22
King James Version
22 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.
2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.
3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.
4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.
5 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.
6 And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.
7 Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.
8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.
9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?
10 And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in.
11 And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?
12 And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.
13 And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.
15 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:
16 For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:
18 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
21 But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.
22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!
23 And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.
24 And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.
25 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.
26 But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.
27 For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.
28 Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations.
29 And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;
30 That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
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.
40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.
41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,
42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.
43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.
44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
45 And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,
46 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.
47 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.
48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?
49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?
50 And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.
52 Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?
53 When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
54 Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.
55 And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.
56 But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.
57 And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not.
58 And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.
59 And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean.
60 And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.
61 And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
62 And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.
63 And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him.
64 And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?
65 And many other things blasphemously spake they against him.
66 And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,
67 Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:
68 And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.
69 Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.
70 Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am.
71 And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.
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