Luke 22:52 web — Jesus said to the chief priests, captains of the temple, and elders, who had come against him, "Have you come out as ag…

World English Bible

"Jesus said to the chief priests, captains of the temple, and elders, who had come against him, "Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs?"

— Luke 22:52, World English Bible

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Luke 22 — Context

49

When those who were around him saw what was about to happen, they said to him, "Lord, shall we strike with the sword?"

50

A certain one of them struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.

51

But Jesus answered, "Let me at least do this"--and he touched his ear, and healed him.

52

Jesus said to the chief priests, captains of the temple, and elders, who had come against him, "Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs?

53

When I was with you in the temple daily, you didn't stretch out your hands against me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness."

54

They seized him, and led him away, and brought him into the high priest's house. But Peter followed from a distance.

55

When they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard, and had sat down together, Peter sat among them.

Luke 22:52 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 22:52 say?
Luke 22:52 in the World English Bible reads: “Jesus said to the chief priests, captains of the temple, and elders, who had come against him, "Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs?”
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 (WEB): “Jesus said to the chief priests, captains of the temple, and elders, who had come against him, "Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs?” 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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