Luke 22:22 bbe — For it will be done to the Son of man after the purpose of God, but unhappy is that man by whom he is given up.

Bible in Basic English

"For it will be done to the Son of man after the purpose of God, but unhappy is that man by whom he is given up."

— Luke 22:22, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 22 — Context

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And he took bread and, having given praise, he gave it to them when it had been broken, saying, This is my body, which is given for you: do this in memory of me.

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And in the same way, after the meal, he took the cup, saying, This cup is the new testament, made with my blood which is given for you.

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But the hand of him who is false to me is with me at the table.

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For it will be done to the Son of man after the purpose of God, but unhappy is that man by whom he is given up.

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And they were wondering among themselves which of them it was who would do this thing.

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And there was an argument among them about which of them was the greatest.

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And he said, The kings of the Gentiles are lords over them, and those who have authority are given names of honour.

Luke 22:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 22:22 say?
Luke 22:22 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For it will be done to the Son of man after the purpose of God, but unhappy is that man by whom he is given up.”
Where is Luke 22:22 in the Bible?
Luke 22:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 22, verse 22.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 22:22.
What translation should I read Luke 22:22 in?
Luke 22:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 22:22?
Luke 22:22 reads (BBE): “For it will be done to the Son of man after the purpose of God, but unhappy is that man by whom he is given up.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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