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Luke 22

Luke 22 — Overview

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, The Jews conspire against Christ; , Satan prepares Judas to betray him; , The apostles prepare the passover; , Christ institutes his holy supper; , covertly foretells of the traitor; , rebukes the rest of his apostles from ambition; , assures Peter his faith should not fail; , and yet he should deny him thrice; , He prays in the mount, and sweats blood; , is betrayed with a kiss; , he heals Malchus’ ear; , he is thrice denied of Peter; , shamefully abused; , and confesses himself to be the Son of God.

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