Luke 22:53 kjva — When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power o…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness."

— Luke 22:53, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 22 — Context

50

And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.

51

And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.

52

Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?

53

When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.

54

Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest’s house. And Peter followed afar off.

55

And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.

56

But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.

Luke 22:53 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 22:53 say?
Luke 22:53 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.”
Where is Luke 22:53 in the Bible?
Luke 22:53 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 22, verse 53.
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 22:53.
What translation should I read Luke 22:53 in?
Luke 22:53 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 22:53?
Luke 22:53 reads (KJVA): “When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.” 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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