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Luke 22:21

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 22:21 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.
Luke 22:21 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
18for I say unto you, I shall not drink from henceforth of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
19And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave to them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
20And the cup in like manner after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, [even] that which is poured out for you.
21But behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.
22For the Son of man indeed goeth, as it hath been determined: but woe unto that man through whom he is betrayed!
23And they began to question among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.
24And there arose also a contention among them, which of them was accounted to be greatest.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“But behold the hand of him that betrayeth me, etc.] By the “hand” is meant, not figuratively the counsel, contrivance, and conspiracy of Judas to betray him, as the word is used in (<101419>2 Samuel 14:19) but literally the hand of Judas, which was then dipping in the dish with Christ, (<402623>Matthew 26:23) and it follows here, is with me on the table; and is an aggravation of his sin, that one that sat with him at his table, ate bread with him, and dipped his morsel in the same dish, should be the betrayer of him, according to the prophecy in (<194109>Psalm 41:9) as well as describes and points at the person that should do this action, even one of his disciples; for which disciples, he…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“(See on Joh 13:21, &c.).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 26:21-25. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table - It is evident Christ spake these words before he instituted the Lord's Supper: for all the other evangelists mention the sop, immediately after receiving which he went out: Joh 13:30. Nor did he return any more, till he came into the garden to betray his Master. Now this could not be dipped or given, but while the meat was on the table. But this was all removed before that bread and cup were brought. Luke 22:24”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“22:21-22 it has been determined: Though wicked men betrayed and killed Jesus, it was part of God’s sovereign plan to accomplish salvation (see Acts 2:23).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Job 19:19; Psa 41:9; Mic 7:5, Mic 7:6; Mat 26:21-23; Mar 14:18; Joh 13:18, Joh 13:19, Joh 13:21, Joh 13:26 Luke 22:22”
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