Luke 22:4 net — He went away and discussed with the chief priests and officers of the temple guard how he might betray Jesus, handing h…

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"He went away and discussed with the chief priests and officers of the temple guard how he might betray Jesus, handing him over to them."

— Luke 22:4, NET Bible

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Luke 22 — Context

1

Judas’ Decision to Betray Jesus Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which is called the Passover, was approaching.

2

The chief priests and the experts in the law were trying to find some way to execute Jesus, for they were afraid of the people.

3

Then Satan entered Judas, the one called Iscariot, who was one of the twelve.

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He went away and discussed with the chief priests and officers of the temple guard how he might betray Jesus, handing him over to them.

5

They were delighted and arranged to give him money.

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So Judas agreed and began looking for an opportunity to betray Jesus when no crowd was present.

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The Passover Then the day for the feast of Unleavened Bread came, on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed.

Luke 22:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 22:4 say?
Luke 22:4 in the NET Bible reads: “He went away and discussed with the chief priests and officers of the temple guard how he might betray Jesus, handing him over to them.”
Where is Luke 22:4 in the Bible?
Luke 22:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 22, verse 4.
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 22:4.
What translation should I read Luke 22:4 in?
Luke 22:4 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 22:4?
Luke 22:4 reads (NET): “He went away and discussed with the chief priests and officers of the temple guard how he might betray Jesus, handing him over to them.” 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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