Luke 22

“Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.” Naming Passover keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.” The line’s distinctive content terms include chief, feared, kill. Its relationship to verses 1 and 3 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.” The number twelve makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.” The line’s distinctive content terms include betray, captains, chief. Its relationship to verses 3 and 5 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money.” The line’s distinctive content terms include covenanted, glad, money. Its relationship to verses 4 and 6 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.” The line’s distinctive content terms include absence, betray, multitude. Its relationship to verses 5 and 7 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.” Naming John and Peter keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall…” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.” The line’s distinctive content terms include passover, ready. Its relationship to verses 12 and 14 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.” The number twelve makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:” The line’s distinctive content terms include desire, desired, passover. Its relationship to verses 14 and 16 shows what work it does in this passage.

“For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:” Naming Take keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you…” The line’s distinctive content terms include gave, body, brake. Its relationship to verses 18 and 20 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.” Naming Likewise keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.” The line’s distinctive content terms include betrayeth, hand, table. Its relationship to verses 20 and 22 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!” Naming Son keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.” The line’s distinctive content terms include began, enquire, thing. Its relationship to verses 22 and 24 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.” The line’s distinctive content terms include accounted, greatest, strife. Its relationship to verses 23 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon…” Naming Gentiles keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“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…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among…” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations.” The line’s distinctive content terms include continued, temptations. Its relationship to verses 27 and 29 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;” Naming Father keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.” The number twelve makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:” Naming Simon keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.” The line’s distinctive content terms include brethren, converted, fail. Its relationship to verses 31 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.” The verse names Lord rather than leaving the action without a source. Watch whether the next line continues, answers, or contrasts that action.

“And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said…” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“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…” The number one makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the…” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.” The number two makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.” Naming Olives keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.” Naming Pray keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,” The line’s distinctive content terms include kneeled, prayed, stone’s. Its relationship to verses 42 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.” Naming Father and Saying keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.” The line’s distinctive content terms include angel, appeared, heaven. Its relationship to verses 42 and 44 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the…” The line’s distinctive content terms include agony, blood, drops. Its relationship to verses 43 and 45 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,” The line’s distinctive content terms include disciples, prayer, rose. Its relationship to verses 44 and 46 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and…” The number one makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.” The number one makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.” Naming Jesus and Suffer keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come…” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power…” The line’s distinctive content terms include daily, darkness, hands. Its relationship to verses 52 and 54 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest’s house. And Peter followed afar off.” Naming Peter keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.” Naming Peter keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with…” The line’s distinctive content terms include beheld, certain, earnestly. Its relationship to verses 55 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not.” Naming Woman keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.” Naming Man and Peter keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him…” The number one makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.” Naming Man and Peter keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him…” Naming Peter keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.” Naming Peter keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him.” Naming Jesus keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote…” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“And many other things blasphemously spake they against him.” The line’s distinctive content terms include blasphemously, spake. Its relationship to verses 66 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him…” The line’s distinctive content terms include chief, council, elders. Its relationship to verses 65 and 67 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.” The line’s distinctive content terms include answer. Its relationship to verses 67 and 69 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am.” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.