Luke 22:37

Luk 22:37. Ἔτι τοῦτο) even yet this last [crowning accomplishment of prophecy], after so many others.—τὸ) Mar 15:28, note.[242]—καὶ, and) This last step presupposes all the others.—τὰ περὶ ἐμοῦ, the things which have been written concerning Me) viz. the things which have been written concerning the Messiah, as about to suffer: comp. ch. Luk 24:27, at the end.—τέλος ἔχει, have their consummation or end) have obtained their consummation. Just before we have τελεσθῆναι, must be accomplished or consummated. The latter, the act (τελεσθῆναι), has reference to men, among whom it is done; the former, the consummation (τέλος), has reference to the matter of fact. See Rom 10:4 [“Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth;” τέλος νόμου].

[242] μετὰ ἀνόμων, more forcible than the LXX. Isa 53:12, ἐν τοῖς ἀνόμοις: “He suffered Himself to be numbered with transgressors,” as if He were one of them, through the imputation of their sins to Him, not merely “among transgressors.”—E. and T.

Bengel's Gnomon of the New Testament — English translation (T&T Clark, Edinburgh, 1860) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.

Luk 22:37 . τὸ γεγραμμένον : the words quoted are from Isa 53:12 , and mean that Jesus was about to die the death of a criminal. δεῖ , it is necessary, in order that Scripture might be fulfilled . No other or higher view than this of the rationale of Christ’s sufferings is found in Luke’s Gospel. Cf. Luk 24:26 . A Paulinist in his universalism, he shows no acquaintance with St. Paul’s theology of the atonement unless it be in Luk 22:20 . τὸ ( τὰ T.R.) περὶ ἐμοῦ , that which concerns me, my life course. τέλος ἔχει is coming to an end. Some think the reference is still to the prophecies concerning Messiah and take τέλος ἔχει in the sense of “is being fulfilled,” a sense it sometimes bears: τελειοῦται ἤδη , Euthy. Kypke renders: rata sunt , the phrase being sometimes used in reference to things whose certainty and authority cannot be questioned = “my doom is fixed beyond recall”

The Expositor's Greek Testament, edited by W. Robertson Nicoll (1897–1910) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.

the things concerning me--decreed and written.

have an end--are rapidly drawing to a close.

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown — Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871) — public domain (CC PDM 1.0). Text via the HelloAO Bible API.

Verse 37. Must yet be accomplished] Probably meaning that, though this prophecy did refer to some particular matter in the time of the prophet, yet it farther (ετι) related to Christ, and could not have its complete accomplishment but in his crucifixion as a criminal.

For the things concerning me have an end.] As if he had said, My work is now almost done; yours is only beginning; I am now about to be crucified and numbered with the transgressors; think what will be done to you, and what ought to be done by you; and then think if this be a time for you to be contending with each other. Lightfoot.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible (1810–1826) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword/MySword module.

(37) And he was reckoned among the transgressors.—Literally, the lawless ones, or, breakers of the law. The distinct reference to the words of Isa_53:12 is remarkable as showing that the picture of the righteous sufferer in that chapter had all along been present, if we may so speak, to our Lord’s thoughts as that which He Himself had to realise. It was, as it were, a hint given to the disciples before the Passion, that they might learn, when it came, that it was part of the divine purpose that the Christ should so suffer; not singled out for the honour of a martyr’s death, but hurried as a malefactor, with other malefactors, to the death of the rebel or the robber.

A Bible Commentary for English Readers, edited by Charles John Ellicott (1878–1897) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.

37. he was reckoned among the transgressors] A quotation from Isa_53:12. Hence clearly the sword could not be for His defence, as they carelessly assumed.

for] Rather, for indeed.

have an end] The end (telos) was drawing near; it would come on the following day (Tetelestai, Joh_19:30).

The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges (gen. ed. J. J. S. Perowne; Cambridge University Press, 1878–1918) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.

And they said, Lord, behold here are two swords,.... That is, the disciples said so, as the Persic version expresses it; for they understood Christ's words literally; and two swords being among them, and which they might bring with them from Galilee, to defend themselves from thieves, and robbers, which infested the roads between that country and Jerusalem; and one of these, as appears afterwards, belonged to Peter; they mention them with a desire of knowing they were sufficient, or whether they must provide themselves with more:

and he said unto them, it is enough; or, "they are sufficient", as the Syriac, Arabic, and Ethiopic versions render it; which must be understood either ironically; yes, two swords, to be sure, are sufficient for eleven men, and against many and powerful enemies: or his meaning is, they were sufficient to answer his purpose, and be an emblem of what he designed by the sword: or this was a short way of speaking, suggesting their stupidity and ignorance: it is enough, it is very well, I perceive you do not understand my meaning, and I shall say no more at present.

John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible (1746–1763) — public domain (CC PDM 1.0). Text via the HelloAO Bible API.

37 For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end.

Ver. 37. For the things concerning me] i.e. Concerning my state of humiliation.

John Trapp, A Commentary or Exposition upon All the Books of the Old and New Testament (1647–1656) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.

This that is written - See the notes at Isa 53:12.

Was reckoned among the transgressors - Not reckoned as a transgressor, but “among or with” them - that is, he was treated as transgressors are. He was put to death in their company, and as he “would have been” if he had been a transgressor. He was innocent, holy, harmless, and undefiled, Heb 7:26. God knew this always, and could not “think” of him, or make him “to be” otherwise than he was; yet it pleased him to bruise him, and to give him into the hands of people who did reckon him as a transgressor, and who treated him accordingly.

Have an end - This may either mean, “shall be surely accomplished,” or “they are about to be fulfilled,” or “are now fulfilled.” The former is probably the meaning, denoting that “every” prophecy in regard to him would certainly be accomplished.

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible (1834–1885) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword/MySword module.

37. For… must yet be accomplished—The event which takes me away from you is at hand.

Have an end—The fulfilment of the divine prediction, the complement of the divine order, is coming to a completion.

Daniel D. Whedon (gen. ed.), Commentary on the Old and New Testaments (1874–1909) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.

For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors. Here he shows them what he meant. They, as disciples of One treated as a malefactor, had surely nothing to expect but hatred and persecution. Stier remarks that this is the first time that the Lord himself directs us to the fifty-third chapter of Isaiah, that most pre-eminent and complete text of the Passion. For the things concerning me have an end. The tragic end of his earthly ministry is close at hand. The prophetic description of the suffering Servant of the Lord will soon be found to have been terribly accurate.

The Pulpit Commentary (1880–1919), ed. H.D.M. Spence-Jones & Joseph S. Exell — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.

The things which are written concerning me have an end - Are now drawing to a period; are upon the point of being accomplished. Isaiah liii, 12.

John Wesley, Explanatory Notes Upon the Whole Bible (1754–1765) — public domain. Text via the GEBible commentary corpus.

37. He was reckoned with transgressors. This, quoted from Isa. 53:12, was about to be fulfilled in him.

B. W. Johnson's The People's New Testament with Notes (1889–1891) — public domain. Electronic text from the Christian Classics Ethereal Library (CCEL) ThML edition.

Connecting Statement:

Jesus finishes speaking with his disciples.

what is written about me

This can be stated in active form. AT: "what a prophet wrote about me in the scriptures" (See: Active or Passive)

must be fulfilled

The apostles would have understood that God would cause everything written in the scriptures to happen. AT: "God will fulfill" or "God will cause to happen" (See: Active or Passive)

He was counted with the lawless ones

Here Jesus is quoting the scriptures. This can be stated in active form. AT: "People counted him as a member of the group of lawless men" (See: Active or Passive)

the lawless ones

"those who break the law" or "the criminals"

For what is predicted about me is being fulfilled

Possible meanings are 1) "For what the prophet predicted about me is about to happen" or 2) "For my life is coming to an end" (See: Active or Passive)

they said

This refers to at least two of Jesus' apostles.

It is enough

Possible meanings are 1) they have enough swords. "We now have enough swords." or 2) Jesus wants them to stop talking about having swords. "No more of this talk about swords." When Jesus said that they should buy swords, he was mainly telling them about the danger they would all face. He may not have really wanted them to buy swords and fight.

translationWords

written

fulfill

lawful

lord

unfoldingWord translationNotes — © Distant Shores Media and the Door43 World Missions Community, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: git.door43.org/Door43/en_tn.

37. μετὰ ἀνόμων ἐλογίσθη. Isa 53:12. Hence the sword could not be for His defence, as they carelessly assumed.

καὶ γάρ. ‘For indeed.’

τέλος ἔχει. The end, or fulfilment, was drawing near; it would come on the following day (τετέλεσται, Joh 19:30).

Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges (Cambridge University Press, 1896; 21 vols, various authors incl. Carr, Maclear, Plummer, Farrar, Lumby, Moule, M. R. James, Simcox) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.

37.] The connexion is this: ‘Your situation among men will be one of neglect and even of danger;—for I myself (see Mat 10:24, Mat 10:25) am about to be reckoned among transgressors.’

By the very form of the expression it is evident, that the sword alluded to could have no reference to that night’s danger, or the defending Him from it.

τὸ περὶ ἐμ. τέλος ἔχει] The prophecy cited closes the section of Isaiah, which eminently predicts the Lord’s sufferings (ch. 52:13-53:12).

τὸ περὶ ἐμοῦ—supply γεγραμμένον, or perhaps more generally, ‘determined in the counsel of God.’

τέλος ἔχει does not merely mean ‘must be fulfilled,’ which would be an assertion without any special reference here—but (as E. V.) have an end;—are coming to the completion of their accomplishment. So τετέλεσται, Joh 19:30.

Henry Alford, The Greek Testament (1849–1861) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.

37. λέγω γὰρ ὑμῖν. The γάρ introduces the explanation of the change from ὅτε ἀπέστειλα to νῦν.

τὸ γεγραμμένον. Comp. 20:17; 2Co 4:13, More often we have τά γεγραμμένα: 18:31, 21:22; Act 13:29; Rev 20:12, Rev 22:19.

The ἔτι before τοῦτο (G Δ Λ Π, Vulg. Arm.) is spurious. It is the kind of insertion which versions are apt to make for the sake of completeness: “must yet be fulfilled.” For δεῖ see on 4:43 and 9:22.

ἐν ἐμοί. Therefore the disciples must expect no better treatment than the Master receives (Mat 10:24; Joh 15:20, Joh 13:16: see on 6:40).

Καὶ μετὰ ἀνόμων. The καί is part of the quotation: καὶ ἐν τοῖς ἀνόμοις ἐλογίσθη (Isa 53:12): “even with the transgressors” is incorrect. In AV. ἄνομος is translated in five different ways: “transgressor” (Mar 15:28); “wicked” (Act 2:23; 2Th 2:8), “without law” (1Co 9:21), “lawless” (1Ti 1:9), “unlawful” (2Pe 2:8).

καὶ γάρ. An extension of the argument: “and what is more.” This fulfilment is not only necessary,—it is reaching its conclusion, “is having an end” (Mar 3:26). The phrase τέλος ἕχειν is used of oracles and predictions being accomplished. See Field, Ot. Norvic. iii., and comp. τετέλεσται (Joh 19:30).

Om. γάρ D, a d e ff2 i l Syr-Sin. Failure to see the point of the γάρ would cause the omission.

τὸ περὶ ἐμοῦ This form of expression is found in no other Gospel; but the plur. τὰ περὶ ἐμουῦ, occurs 24:19, 27 and is freq. in Acts (1:3, 18:25, 23:11, 15, 24:10, 22, 28:15, 31: in 8:12, 19:8, 28:23 the τά is probably spurious). Some text (A X Γ Δ etc.) have τά here for τό: ea quæ sunt de me (Vulg.); ea quæ de me scribta sunt (Cod. Brix.). But τό (א B D L Q) has been altered to the more usual expression. perhaps to avoid the possible combination of τὸ περὶ ἐμοῦ τέλος. There is no need to understand γεγραμμένον. Much which concerned the Christ had never been written.

International Critical Commentary — older volumes (1896–1929), various authors — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.

Have an end [τελος εχει] . The phrase is synonymous with be accomplished telesqhnai, Rev., fulfilled). In classical Greek this latter word is often used of the fulfilment of an oracle : also of things which are settled beyond controversy. The two expressions here give the two meanings. The prophecy is fulfilled; the things concerning me are finally settled.

39 - 46. Compare Mt 26:30, 36 - 46; Mr 14:26, 32 - 42.

Marvin R. Vincent, Word Studies in the New Testament (1887–1900) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword/MySword module.