GOSPEL READING

THE GOSPEL OF LUKE

THE PASSION ACCORDING TO LUKE

The High Priest's House: Lk 22,54-65

After his arrest, Jesus is taken to the high priest's house. There he is held until his trial the next day. We can see how Luke uses this interlude for his own purposes.
We first note how Luke has changed the denial of Peter as described in the other Gospels, see Mk 14,53-72 and Jn 18,15-27.
Verses 63-65 then describe the mockery of Jesus, changed from Mk 14,65-66.

These comments about Luke's editing need a response from me.

Jesus denied: 22,54-62

What happens in verse 54 (see Mk 14,46)?

Jesus predicted Peter's denials in 22,34. Now we see the prediction fulfilled.

Peter is introduced again in 22,54-55; when was he last mentioned?

Only the first challenger is a woman. Note the style of her challenge and of Peter's response.

The second challenge is again simple but the third is more specific. Peter's accent gives him away. Again, Peter makes the formal reply, Note Peter,s language in comparison with Mark (Mk 14,71).

In verse 61, the Lord looks at Peter. This look is unique to this Gospel. What is the significance of "Lord"?

Luke adds an adjective to Mark (Mk 14,72) for Peter's reaction.

Jesus mocked: 22,63-65

There is nothing new about maltreatment of prisoners. What is the ironic point made in these verses, taking note of verse 61?

Now look at my response.

Day dawns in verse 66 and with the new day we continue our reading as we come to our overview of chapter 23.