Luke 22:7-8
What is written? (ESV)
Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat it.
What does it say?
Then came the day of Unleavened Bread and the time to sacrifice the Passover lamb. In order for them to partake, Jesus told Peter and John to go and prepare for the Passover.
What is its immediate context?
It is Jesus’ final week and they are preparing to be in the upper room (vs 13). Judas has already betrayed Him to the chief priests (vs 4)This is also recorded more briefly in Matthew 26:17-19 and more similarly in Mark 14:12-16.
How Luke 22:7-8 is applied across Bible answers
Did Jesus live under the new covenant?
Jesus observes His final Passover.
