Luke 22:9
What does Luke 22:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 22:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 22:9 means
Peter and John’s question, “Where wilt thou that we make ready?” reflects willing obedience and dependence on Jesus’ guidance. They do not presume the location; they seek direction. This underscores that Jesus is the host, even though He has no house of His own. It also signals a divinely arranged plan already in motion. The disciples’ readiness to serve prepares the way for the significant teaching and covenantal act that will occur at the meal. Their inquiry invites the detailed sign Jesus will give, strengthening faith when they find it just as He foretold. The verse highlights discipleship marked by asking, listening, and carrying out the Lord’s will in practical matters.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we make ready?
KJV
King James Version · 1611And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we make ready?
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And they said to him, Where are we to get it ready?
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and they said to him, `Where wilt thou that we might prepare?'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But they said: Where wilt thou that we prepare?
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But they said to him, Where wilt thou that we prepare [it]?
Context
Coming immediately after Jesus commissions Peter and John, this question prompts His specific instructions about finding the room. The narrative now slows to show Jesus’ foreknowledge and provision: a man with a pitcher, a master of the house, a large furnished upper room. These details lead to the Passover being prepared. The focus then shifts from arrangements to the profound significance of the meal—Jesus’ eager desire to eat with them and the institution of the bread and cup.
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