Luke 22:13
And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
Original Language Analysis
ἀπελθόντες
they went
G565
ἀπελθόντες
they went
Strong's:
G565
Word #:
1 of 10
to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively
εἰρήκεν
he had said
G2046
εἰρήκεν
he had said
Strong's:
G2046
Word #:
5 of 10
an alternate for g2036 in certain tenses; to utter, i.e., speak or say
αὐτοῖς
unto them
G846
αὐτοῖς
unto them
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
6 of 10
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
7 of 10
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Historical Context
Passover preparation followed strict Levitical guidelines: removing all leaven from the house, slaughtering the lamb at the temple between 3-5 PM, roasting it whole without breaking bones (Exodus 12:46, fulfilled in John 19:36), preparing unleavened bread (matzah), bitter herbs (maror), charoset (fruit paste), four cups of wine, and arranging for the traditional Seder questions and responses.
Questions for Reflection
- When has God's word to you been fulfilled 'just as He said,' strengthening your faith for future promises?
- How does the disciples' faithful preparation—even without knowing they were preparing history's most significant meal—encourage you to faithful obedience in 'small' tasks?
- What does the exact fulfillment of Jesus' predictions in this passage reveal about the trustworthiness of His other promises?
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Analysis & Commentary
And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover. The verse confirms Jesus' prophetic word perfectly fulfilled—they went (ἀπελθόντες, apelthontes, aorist active participle) shows immediate obedience, and found as he had said (εὗρον καθὼς εἰρήκει αὐτοῖς, heuron kathōs eirēkei autois) emphasizes exact correspondence between promise and reality. Kathōs ('just as/exactly as') stresses precise fulfillment.
And they made ready the passover (ἡτοίμασαν τὸ πάσχα, hētoimasan to pascha, aorist active) completes their assigned task. This simple statement encompasses hours of work: temple sacrifice, meal preparation, room arrangement. Their faithful preparation of earthly bread and wine set the stage for Jesus to reveal heavenly realities. The disciples' obedience, even without understanding the full significance, enabled Christ's institution of the New Covenant meal. God uses faithful servants who do what they're told, trusting His larger purposes.