Luke 22:65 Meaning and Explanation
“And many other things blasphemously spake they against him.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The guards heap many other insults on Jesus.
What Does Luke 22:65 Mean?
Luke draws a curtain over the rest: 'many other things' spoken against him, words the Gospel declines to record. The term is pointed - they were speaking blasphemy against the very one they would shortly condemn for blasphemy.
The restraint of the verse teaches: Scripture does not relish the abuse of Christ; it witnesses it. And its irony judges every easy accusation - the council will call his truth blasphemy (verse 71) while their guards' mockery is the real thing. He bore the contempt of tongues as part of the cup (Psalm 69:7-9), 'leaving us an example' of how to be reviled and not revile again (1 Peter 2:21-23).
Luke 22:65 in the Original Language
blasphemeo (βλασφημέω), 'blasphemously spake' -- to revile; to speak evil against.
Frequently Asked Questions About Luke 22:65
What does Luke 22:65 mean?
The guards heap many other insults on Jesus.