Luke 22:52 bbe — And Jesus said to the chief priests and the captains of the Temple and the rulers, who had come against him, Have you c…

Bible in Basic English

"And Jesus said to the chief priests and the captains of the Temple and the rulers, who had come against him, Have you come out as against a thief, with swords and sticks?"

— Luke 22:52, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 22 — Context

49

And when those who were with him saw what was coming, they said, Lord, may we not make use of our swords?

50

And one of them gave a blow to the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear.

51

But Jesus, answering, said, Put up with this, at least. And touching his ear, he made it well.

52

And Jesus said to the chief priests and the captains of the Temple and the rulers, who had come against him, Have you come out as against a thief, with swords and sticks?

53

When I was in the Temple with you every day, your hands were not stretched out against me: but this is your hour, and the authority of the dark power.

54

And they made him a prisoner and took him away to the house of the high priest. But Peter went after them at a distance.

55

And a fire was lighted in the middle of the open square, and they were seated together, and Peter was among them.

Luke 22:52 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 22:52 say?
Luke 22:52 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Jesus said to the chief priests and the captains of the Temple and the rulers, who had come against him, Have you come out as against a thief, with swords and sticks?”
Where is Luke 22:52 in the Bible?
Luke 22:52 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 22, verse 52.
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 22:52.
What translation should I read Luke 22:52 in?
Luke 22:52 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 22:52?
Luke 22:52 reads (BBE): “And Jesus said to the chief priests and the captains of the Temple and the rulers, who had come against him, Have you come out as against a thief, with swords and sticks?” 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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