Luke 22:37
What does Luke 22:37 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 22:37 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 22:37 means
Jesus explains the reason for the shift: Scripture must be fulfilled in Him—“And he was reckoned with transgressors.” He will be treated as a criminal, though sinless, standing in the place of sinners. This fulfills God’s ancient plan and underlies the disciples’ coming hardship: their association with Him will mark them as lawbreakers in the world’s eyes. The phrase “that which concerneth me hath fulfilment” underscores divine necessity; the cross is not detour but destination. By embracing this identification with transgressors, Jesus becomes the atoning substitute. The disciples must not be surprised when they face rejection. The verse ties practical instructions to prophetic fulfillment, centering everything on Jesus as the suffering Servant.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For I say unto you, that this which is written must be fulfilled in me, And he was reckoned with transgressors: for that which concerneth me hath fulfilment.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For I say unto you, that this which is written must be fulfilled in me, And he was reckoned with transgressors: for that which concerneth me hath fulfilment.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For I say to you that these words will be put into effect in me, And he was numbered among the evil-doers: for what has been said in the Writings about me has an end.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862for I say to you, that yet this that hath been written it behoveth to be fulfilled in me: And with lawless ones he was reckoned, for also the things concerning me have an end.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752For I say to you that this that is written must yet be fulfilled in me. And with the wicked was he reckoned. For the things concerning me have an end.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890for I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned with [the] lawless: for also the things concerning me have an end.
Context
After telling them to prepare for a hostile environment, Jesus grounds the new reality in Scripture’s decree that He be counted among the lawless. This connects their practical readiness to His redemptive mission. The disciples, missing the symbolic intent, respond by pointing out two swords. Jesus, recognizing the limit of their understanding at the moment, concludes the matter with, “It is enough,” and leads them out to the familiar place on the mount of Olives for prayer.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Corinthians 5:21
Him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
- Luke 18:31
And he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all the things that are written through the prophets shall be accomplished unto the Son of man.
- John 10:35
If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came (and the scripture cannot be broken),
- Galatians 3:13
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us; for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:
- Luke 22:22
For the Son of man indeed goeth, as it hath been determined: but woe unto that man through whom he is betrayed!
- John 17:4
I glorified thee on the earth, having accomplished the work which thou hast given me to do.
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