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Luke 22:39: Where It Appears, and Where It Leads to Christ

“And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.”Luke 22:39

Luke 22:39 is one of the verses The Living Bread keeps returning to. It anchors 2 different readings across the site, from the feasts, the covenants, and the law to the life of jesus. Each is listed below, with an honest note on how directly it is read of Christ. Read the verse first, then follow it wherever it leads.

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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. 38 And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough. 39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,

Luke 22 · King James Version

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The feasts, the covenants, and the law

The life of Jesus

Questions people ask

What does Luke 22:39 mean?

Luke 22:39 is one of the verses The Living Bread returns to again and again, because it opens onto Christ from several directions at once. Read it in its passage above, then follow the collections below to see how it is read across Scripture, each honestly labeled for how directly it speaks of Jesus.

Where is Luke 22:39 in the Bible?

Luke 22:39 is found in the book and chapter named in the reference. You can read the whole chapter, in the King James Version, on The Living Bread.

How does Luke 22:39 point to Jesus?

Follow the collections gathered on this page. Each one opens Luke 22:39 from a different angle, and together they show how the verse, read in its place, leads to Christ, who said that all the Scriptures speak of Him.

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