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Atomic Bible
Luke 22:14-23·~1 min

The Last Supper

Jesus reclines with the apostles, gives thanks over bread and cup, and speaks of his body, his blood, and the coming kingdom while naming the betrayer at the table.

W14hen the hour had come, Jesus reclined at the table with His apostles. 15And He said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before My suffering. 16For I tell you that I will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” 17After taking the cup, He gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves. 18For I tell you that I will not drink of the fruit of the vine from now on until the kingdom of God comes.” 19And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” 20In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you. 21Look! The hand of My betrayer is with Mine on the table. 22Indeed, the Son of Man will go as it has been determined, but woe to that man who betrays Him.” 23Then they began to question among themselves which of them was going to do this.

Section summaryAt the table, Jesus speaks of desire, fulfillment, and covenant as he gives bread and cup to his apostles. The meal also carries the shadow of betrayal and the certainty of the Son of Man's appointed path.
Role in the chapterThis section centers the supper as a covenant meal while holding together Jesus' suffering, the betrayer's presence, and the meal's future fulfillment in the kingdom of God.