Luke 22:15 Meaning and Explanation
“And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →Jesus tells the apostles how deeply he has longed to eat this Passover with them before he suffers.
What Does Luke 22:15 Mean?
The opening words of the supper are an outpouring of affection: 'With desire I have desired' - a doubled phrase, Hebrew in flavor, expressing intense longing. And he names plainly what lies ahead: 'before I suffer.' He has looked forward to this night knowing exactly what follows it.
Let the wonder of that settle: facing betrayal, mockery, and the cross, Jesus' expressed longing is for an evening with his friends. He desires his disciples' company. That longing did not end in the upper room - 'Behold, I stand at the door, and knock... I will sup with him, and he with me' (Revelation 3:20).
Luke 22:15 in the Original Language
epithymeo (ἐπιθυμέω), 'desire' -- to long for intensely; the doubled phrase is a Hebrew way of saying 'I have earnestly longed.'
Frequently Asked Questions About Luke 22:15
What does Luke 22:15 mean?
Jesus tells the apostles how deeply he has longed to eat this Passover with them before he suffers.