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53. When I was with you day after day in the temple, you did not lay hands on me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness."
53. When I was with you day after day in the temple, you did not lay hands on me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness."
St. Luke 22 narrates Jesus' last supper with his disciples before his crucifixion, including the institution of the Holy Supper and the betrayal of Judas. The chapter also addresses Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane, the arrest of Jesus and the judgment before the Sanhedrin. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in São Luke 22:
Psalm 41:9: "Even my best friend I trusted and sharing my bread, raised the heel" this prophetic verse of Psalm 41:9 refers to the betrayal of Judas against Jesus, who was considered his friend and companion.
Mark 14:22-24: "As they ate, Jesus took bread, gave thanks, broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying," Take; This is my body. "Then he took the chalice, gave thanks and offered him to his disciples, and all drank from him. And he said," This is my blood, the blood of the covenant, which is spilled in favor of Many "these Gospel verses report the institution of the Holy Supper by Jesus during the last supper with his disciples, an event also described in St. Luke 22.
Matthew 26:41: "Watch and pray that they do not fall into temptation. The Spirit is ready, but the flesh is weak." Jesus said these words to his disciples in Gethsemane when he asked them to accompany him in prayer, but found them sleeping. These words of Jesus reinforce the importance of prayer and spiritual vigilance.
Isaiah 53:7: "He was oppressed and afflicted, but he did not open his mouth; as a lamb was taken to the slaughterhouse, and as a sheep that before his shelters is silent, he did not open his mouth." This prophetic verse of Isaiah 53:7 describes the peaceful submission of Jesus during his judgment and crucifixion, which is narrated in St. Luke 22.
John 18:38: "Pilate asked him," What is the truth? "" This is the question asked by Pilate to Jesus during his trial, a scene also described in St. Luke 22. Jesus' answer is not recorded, but This question of Pilate continues to echo in philosophical and theological issues about the nature of truth.
“Uma só coisa é necessária: estar perto de Jesus”. São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
