King James Version
What Does Luke 22:33 Mean?
“And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.”
Context
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.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(33) **Lord, I am ready to go with thee.**—There is something like a latent tone of indignation as well as devotion. The disciple half-resented the thought that a special prayer should be necessary for him. Here, again, the Greek order of the words is more emphatic than the English, “With *Thee* am I ready . . .”
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Luke 22:33 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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