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Luke 22; John 18
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Reading Plan
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Monday
- Verse of the Day: Luke 22:19-20
- Scripture: Luke 22:1-20
- Video: Messages of Christ - The Last Supper and the Passover Feast
- Commentary: Luke 22:7–13. Preparations for the Passover Meal
- Commentary: Luke 22:14–20. Institution of the Sacrament
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Additional Study:
- Commentary: Luke 22:1–6. Judas Turns against the Savior
Tuesday
- Verse of the Day: Luke 22:33-34
- Scripture: Luke 22:21-38
- Commentary: Luke 22:21–23. Prediction of the Betrayal
- Commentary: Luke 22:24–30. Who Shall Be Greatest?
- Commentary: Luke 22:31–34. Peter’s Challenge
- Commentary: Luke 22:35–38. Missionary Preparations
Wednesday
- Verse of the Day: Luke 22:43-44
- Scripture: Luke 22:39-53
- Video: Seeking Jesus - Christ’s Blood in Gethsemane
- Commentary: Luke 22:39–46. At the Place of Suffering
- Commentary: Luke 22:47–53. The Arrest
Thursday
- Verse of the Day: John 18:4-5
- Scripture: John 18:1-14
- Commentary: John 18:1–11. Jesus Is Arrested
Friday
- Verse of the Day: Luke 22:61-62
- Scripture: Luke 22:54-62
- Scripture: John 18:15-18
- Scripture: John 18:25-27
- Commentary: Luke 22:54–62. Peter’s Denials
- Commentary: John 18:12–27. Jesus in the High Priest’s Court
Saturday
- Verse of the Day: Luke 22:66-67
- Scripture: Luke 22:63-71
- Scripture: John 18:19-24
- Commentary: Luke 22:63–71. The Hearing before Jewish Authorities
Sunday
- Verse of the Day: John 18:37
- Scripture: John 18:28-40
- Video: Seeking Jesus - Pilate On Trial Before Jesus
- Commentary: John 18:28–32. Jesus Brought to Pilate
- Commentary: John 18:33–40. Pilate Interviews Jesus
Joseph Smith Translation Variants
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Luke 22 JST Variants
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(2) And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. |
(2) And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill him, but they feared the people. |
(6) And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude. |
(6) And he promised them and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude. |
(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. |
(10) And he said unto them, Behold, when ye have 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? |
(11) And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto you, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? |
(16) For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. |
(16) For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled which is written in the prophets concerning me. Then I will partake with you in the kingdom of God. |
(17) And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: |
(17) And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide |
(18) For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. |
(18) For I say unto you that 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. |
(19) And he took bread, and gave thanks, brake |
(21) But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table. |
(21) But, behold, the hand of him who betrayeth me is with me on the table. |
(23) And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. |
(23) And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was who should do this thing. |
(24) And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. |
(24) |
(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. |
(25) And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they who 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. |
(26) But it ought not to be so with you. But he who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he who is chief, as he who 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. |
(27) For whether is he greater, who sitteth at meat, or he who serveth? I am not as he who sitteth at meat, but I am among you a he who serveth. |
(28) Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations. |
(28) Ye are they who have continued with me in my temptations. |
(30) That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. |
(30) That you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on twelve 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: |
(31) And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired |
(32) But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. |
(32) But I have prayed for you that your faith fail not: and when you are converted, strengthen your brethren. |
(33) And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death. |
(33) And he said unto him, being aggreived, Lord I am ready to go with you both into prison and unto 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. |
(34) And the Lord said, I tell you Peter, that the cock shall not crow this day, before that you will thrice deny that you know 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. |
(35) And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip or 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. |
(36) Then said he unto them, I say unto you again, he who hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise a scrip. And he who 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. |
(37) For I say unto you, |
(39) And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. |
(39) And he came out, and went, as he was accustomed, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. |
(42) Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. |
(42) Saying, Father, if thou be willing to remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. |
(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. |
(44) And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and he sweat |
(45) And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, |
(45) And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping, for they were filled with sorrow. |
(46) And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. |
(46) And said unto them, Why sleep ye? Rise and pray, lest you 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. |
(47) And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he who was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. |
(49) When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? |
(49) When they who were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with a sword? |
(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? |
(52) Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and |
(55) And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them. |
(55) And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were sat down together, Peter sat down among them. |
(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 Galilæan. |
(59) And about the space of one hour |
(63) And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him. |
(63) And the men who 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? |
(64) And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it who smote thee? |
(68) And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go. |
(68) And if I also ask you, you will not answer me, nor let me go. |
(71) And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth. |
(71) And they said, What need we of any further witness? For we ourselves have heard of his own mouth. |
Reading Resources
Luke 22
Lynne Hilton Wilson, “Matthew 26; Mark 14; Luke 22,” Come Follow Me: The New Testament.
The Last Supper
- Gerrit W. Gong, “Always Remember Him,” General Conference April 2016.
- Elder Howard W. Hunter, “Christ, Our Passover,” Ensign, May 1985.
- Robert S. Boylan, “Two Notes on the Language Used in the Last Supper Accounts,” Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 28 (2018): 171–176.
- Elder Don R. Clarke, “Blessings of the Sacrament” , General Conference October 2012.
- Mark D. Ellison, “The Setting and Sacrament of the Christian Community,” in Go Ye into All the World: Messages of the New Testament Apostles, 31st Annual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2002), 145–166.
- Cheryl A. Esplin, “The Sacrament—a Renewal for the Soul,” General Conference October 2014.
- Peter F. Meurs, “The Sacrament Can Help Us Become Holy” , General Conference October 2016.
- Monte S. Nyman, “The Sacrament: Building upon Christ’s Rock,” in The Book of Mormon and the Message of the Four Gospels, ed. Ray L. Huntington and Terry B. Ball (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2001), 125–37.
The Atonement
- Jeffery R. Holland, “Atonement of Jesus Christ,” in Encyclopedia of Mormonism
- Jeffrey R. Holland, “Where Justice, Love, and Mercy Meet,” General Conference April 2015
- Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Behold the Man!” General Conference April 2018
- Stephen E. Robinson, “Believing Christ: A Practical Approach to the Atonement,” BYU Speeches May 1990.
- Bruce R. McConkie, “The Purifying Power of Gethsemane,” General Conference April 1985.
- Jared W. Ludlow, “The Powers of the Atonement: Insights from the Book of Mormon,” Religious Educator 9, no. 2 (2008): 21–29.
- Richard Neitzel Holzapfel, “The Passion of Jesus Christ,” in Sperry Symposium Classics: The New Testament, ed. Frank F. Judd Jr. and Gaye Strathearn (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2006), 176–189.
- Frank F. Judd Jr. “Jesus Christ: The Savior Who Knows,” in Celebrating Easter: The 2006 BYU Easter Conference, ed. Thomas A. Wayment and Keith J. Wilson (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2007), 113–36.
- Craig J. Ostler, “The Divine Nature of Jesus Christ during Mortality,” in Jesus Christ: Son of God, Savior, ed. Paul H. Peterson, Gary L. Hatch, and Laura D. Card (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2002), 207–24.
- Richard G. Scott, “The Path of Peace and Joy,” Liahona January 2001.
- James E. Faust, “The Atonement: Our Greatest Hope,” General Conference October 2001.
- Richard G. Scott, “The Atonement of Jesus Christ,” Liahona March 2008.
Gethsemane
- S. Kent Brown, “Gethsemane,” in Encyclopedia of Mormonism.
- Russell C. Taylor, “The Gardener of Gethsemane,” BYU Speeches
- Bruce Satterfield, “Gethsemane and Golgotha: Why and What the Savior Suffered,” in The Book of Mormon and the Message of the Four Gospels, ed. Ray L. Huntington and Terry B. Ball (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University), 173–99.
- S. Kent Brown, “Jesus’ Suffering Visible in the Verb Tense,” BYU New Testament Commentary
- Truman G. Madsen, “The Olive Press,” Ensign, December 1982.
- Paul Y. Hoskisson, “Why Is Abba in the New Testament?,” Religious Educator 6, no. 1 (2005): 43–49.
Conversion
- Robert D. Hales, “When Thou Art Converted, Strengthen Thy Brethren,” General Conference April 1997.
- Taylor Halverson, “The Greek Meaning of Conversion That Will Deepen Your Understanding of What It Means to Come Unto Christ,”LDS Living.
- Edward L. Kimball, “Confession in LDS Doctrine and Practice,” BYU Studies 36, no. 2 (1996–1997): 7–73.
Judas’ Betrayal
- Frank F. Judd Jr., “Judas in the New Testament, the Restoration, and the Gospel of Judas,” BYU Studies Quarterly 45, no. 2.
Peter’s Denial
- Eric D. Huntsman, “The Accounts of Peter’s Denial: Understanding the Texts and Motifs,” in The Ministry of Peter, the Chief Apostle, ed. Frank F. Judd Jr., Eric D. Huntsman, and Shon D. Hopkin (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2014), 127–49.
- Steven L. Olsen, “Peter’s Tears,” Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 6 (2013): 23–30.
- Brent L. Top, “Fallible but Faithful: How Simon the Fisherman Became Peter the Rock,” in The Ministry of Peter, the Chief Apostle, ed. Frank F. Judd Jr., Eric D. Huntsman, and Shon D. Hopkin (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2014), 1–12.
John 18
Lynne Hilton Wilson, “Matthew 26; Mark 14; Luke 22,” Come Follow Me: The New Testament.
John W. Welch, “The Legal Cause of Action Against Jesus in John 18:29–30,” in Celebrating Easter: The 2006 BYU Easter Conference, ed. Thomas A. Wayment and Keith J. Wilson (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University), 157–75.
The Atonement
- Jeffery R. Holland, “Atonement of Jesus Christ,” in Encyclopedia of Mormonism
- Jeffrey R. Holland, “Where Justice, Love, and Mercy Meet,” General Conference April 2015
- Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Behold the Man!” General Conference April 2018
- Stephen E. Robinson, “Believing Christ: A Practical Approach to the Atonement,” BYU Speeches May 1990.
- Bruce R. McConkie, “The Purifying Power of Gethsemane,” General Conference April 1985.
- Jared W. Ludlow, “The Powers of the Atonement: Insights from the Book of Mormon,” Religious Educator 9, no. 2 (2008): 21–29.
- Richard Neitzel Holzapfel, “The Passion of Jesus Christ,” in Sperry Symposium Classics: The New Testament, ed. Frank F. Judd Jr. and Gaye Strathearn (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2006), 176–189.
- Frank F. Judd Jr. “Jesus Christ: The Savior Who Knows,” in Celebrating Easter: The 2006 BYU Easter Conference, ed. Thomas A. Wayment and Keith J. Wilson (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2007), 113–36.
- Craig J. Ostler, “The Divine Nature of Jesus Christ during Mortality,” in Jesus Christ: Son of God, Savior, ed. Paul H. Peterson, Gary L. Hatch, and Laura D. Card (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2002), 207–24.
- Richard G. Scott, “The Path of Peace and Joy,” Liahona January 2001.
- Jame E. Faust, “The Atonement: Our Greatest Hope,” General Conference October 2001.
- Richard G. Scott, “The Atonement of Jesus Christ,” Liahona March 2008.
Gethsemane
- S. Kent Brown, “Gethsemane,” in Encyclopedia of Mormonism.
- Russel C. Taylor, “The Gardener of Gethsemane,” BYU Speeches
- Bruce Satterfield, “Gethsemane and Golgotha: Why and What the Savior Suffered,” in The Book of Mormon and the Message of the Four Gospels, ed. Ray L. Huntington and Terry B. Ball (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University), 173–99.
- S. Kent Brown, “Jesus’ Suffering Visible in the Verb Tense,” BYU New Testament Commentary
- Truman G. Madsen, “The Olive Press,” Ensign, December 1982.
- Paul Y. Hoskisson, “Why Is Abba in the New Testament?,” Religious Educator 6, no. 1 (2005): 43–49.
Judas’ Betrayal
- Frank F. Judd Jr., “Judas in the New Testament, the Restoration, and the Gospel of Judas,” BYU Studies Quarterly 45, no. 2.
Peter’s Denial
- Eric D. Huntsman, “The Accounts of Peter’s Denial: Understanding the Texts and Motifs,” in The Ministry of Peter, the Chief Apostle, ed. Frank F. Judd Jr., Eric D. Huntsman, and Shon D. Hopkin (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2014), 127–49.
- Steven L. Olsen, “Peter’s Tears,” Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 6 (2013): 23–30.
- Brent L. Top, “Fallible but Faithful: How Simon the Fisherman Became Peter the Rock,” in The Ministry of Peter, the Chief Apostle, ed. Frank F. Judd Jr., Eric D. Huntsman, and Shon D. Hopkin (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2014), 1–12.