Luke 22:30

“That ye may eat, and drink, at my table, in my kingdom, etc.] In the Gospel dispensation, or Gospel church state, in which Christ has a table, called the table of the Lord, (<461021>1 Corinthians 10:21) which is the Lord's supper, and is a table well furnished with the best of provisions, his flesh and blood, of which believers may eat and drink with a hearty welcome; Christ himself being present to sup with them: and in his personal reign on earth, where will be the marriage supper of the Lamb, to which all the saints will be called; and will sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and be regaled with joys and pleasures not to be expressed: and in the ultimate glory, when the Lamb shall…”

“eat and drink, &c.--(See Luk 22:16 and see on Luk 18:28, &c.).”

“See the notes at Matthew 19:28. return to 'Top of Page'”

“That ye may eat and drink at my table - That is, that ye may enjoy the highest happiness, as guests, not as servants. These expressions seem to be primarily applicable to the twelve apostles, and secondarily, to all Christ's servants and disciples, whose spiritual powers, honours, and delights, are here represented in figurative terms, with respect to their advancement both in the kingdom of grace and of glory. Luke 22:31”

“22:30 you will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel: This could be a figurative reference to the apostles’ leadership in the church, or it could indicate their special role in the future when the Kingdom would be consummated on earth (cp. Eph 2:20; Rev 3:21; 20:4).”

“eat: Luk 22:16-18, Luk 12:37, Luk 14:15; Sa2 9:9, Sa2 9:10, Sa2 19:28; Mat 8:11; Rev 19:9 and sit: Psa 49:14; Mat 19:28; Co1 6:2, Co1 6:3; Rev 2:26, Rev 2:27, Rev 3:21, Rev 4:4 \*Gr. Luke 22:31”