Luke 22:5

"He went away and talked with the chief priests and captains about how he might deliver him to them."

Key Reflection

In this passage, Jesus' interaction with the chief priests and captains signifies his foreknowledge and voluntary submission to his arrest, setting the stage for the betrayal that will lead to his crucifixion. This meeting represents a pivotal moment where divine providence intersects with human treachery, highlighting both Jesus’ sovereignty over events and the inevitability of the path toward the cross.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 5. No Barnes text on this verse. {d} "and covenanted to" Zec 11:12 __________________________________________________________________

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