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Luke 22:47 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Luke 22:47 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 22 verse 47 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
“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.”
Luke 22:47 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 22:47
While he yet spake, behold a multitude—The betrayal arrived even as Jesus warned about temptation, giving the disciples no additional time to prepare. He that was called Judas (ὁ λεγόμενος Ἰούδας, ho legomenos Ioudas)—Luke's phrasing distances Judas from his identity as disciple, as if the title no longer fits the traitor. One of the twelve underscores the horror: this betrayer was among Christ's inner circle, chosen personally by Jesus (6:13-16). The verb drew near unto Jesus to kiss him (ἤγγισεν τῷ Ἰησοῦ φιλῆσαι αὐτόν, ēngisen tō Iēsou philēsai auton) describes intimate approach for a gestur...
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Cross-References for Luke 22:47
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“and said to them”
“who was surnamed Iscariot”
“who betrayed him”
“who was one of the twelve”
“and said to them”
“who was called Judas Iscariot”