Luke 22:49
“When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?”
Luke 22:49 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And they that were about him, seeing what would follow, said to him: Lord, shall we strike with the sword?
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And when they that were about him saw what would follow, they said, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?
- DARBYDarby
- And they who were around him, seeing what was going to follow, said to him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?
- WEBThe World English Bible
- When those who were around him saw what was about to happen, they said to him, Lord, shall we strike with the sword?
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And those about him, having seen what was about to be, said to him, 'Sir, shall we smite with a sword?'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- When those around him saw what was about to happen, they asked him, "Lord, should we strike with the sword?"
Context: Luke 22
47And 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.
48But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?
49When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?
50And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
51And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.
About Luke 22: The Plot to Kill Jesus
Jesus celebrates the Last Supper with His disciples, He is betrayed by Judas, arrested, and brought to trial. He is mocked and beaten by the Roman soldiers, He is convicted by the religious leaders and sentenced to death.
Commentary
Luke 22 is a chapter that focuses on the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. It begins with Jesus gathering his disciples together to celebrate the Passover meal. During the meal, Jesus institutes the Lord's Supper, a ritual that would become a cornerstone of Christian worship. Jesus then predicts that one of his disciples will betray him, and Judas Iscariot leaves the room to carry out his plan.