Luke 22:11
New International Version
and say to the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’

New Living Translation
say to the owner, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room where I can eat the Passover meal with my disciples?’

English Standard Version
and tell the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says to you, Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’

Berean Standard Bible
and say to the owner of that house, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?’

Berean Literal Bible
and you⁺ will say to the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says to you, “Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?”’

King James Bible
And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?

New King James Version
Then you shall say to the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says to you, “Where is the guest room where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?” ’

New American Standard Bible
And you shall say to the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher says to you, “Where is the guest room in which I may eat the Passover with My disciples?”’

NASB 1995
“And you shall say to the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher says to you, “Where is the guest room in which I may eat the Passover with My disciples?"’

NASB 1977
“And you shall say to the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher says to you, “Where is the guest room in which I may eat the Passover with My disciples?”’

Legacy Standard Bible
And you shall say to the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher says to you, “Where is the guest room in which I may eat the Passover with My disciples?”’

Amplified Bible
And say to the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher asks, “Where is the guest room in which I may eat the Passover with My disciples?”’

Berean Annotated Bible
and say to the owner of that house, ‘The Teacher {Didaskalos} asks: Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples (pupils)?

Christian Standard Bible
Tell the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher asks you, “Where is the guest room where I can eat the Passover with my disciples? ” ’

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Tell the owner of the house, The Teacher asks you, “Where is the guest room where I can eat the Passover with My disciples?"’

American Standard Version
And ye shall say unto the master of the house, The Teacher saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?

Contemporary English Version
and say to the owner, 'Our teacher wants to know where he can eat the Passover meal with his disciples.'

English Revised Version
And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guest-chamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Tell the owner of the house that the teacher asks, 'Where is the room where I can eat the Passover meal with my disciples?'

Good News Translation
and say to the owner of the house: 'The Teacher says to you, Where is the room where my disciples and I will eat the Passover meal?'

International Standard Version
and say to the owner of the house, 'The Teacher asks you, "Where is the room where I can eat the Passover meal with my disciples?"'

NET Bible
and tell the owner of the house, 'The Teacher says to you, "Where is the guest room where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?"'

New Heart English Bible
Tell the master of the house, 'The Teacher says to you, "Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?"'

Webster's Bible Translation
And ye shall say to the master of the house, The Master saith to thee, Where is the guest-chamber, where I may eat the passover with my disciples?

Weymouth New Testament
and say to the master of the house, "'The Rabbi asks you, Where is the room where I can eat the Passover with my disciples?'
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
and say to the owner of that house, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?’

World English Bible
Tell the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says to you, “Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?”’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and you will say to the master of the house, The Teacher says to you, Where is the guest-chamber where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?

Berean Literal Bible
and you⁺ will say to the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says to you, “Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?”’

Young's Literal Translation
and ye shall say to the master of the house, The Teacher saith to thee, Where is the guest-chamber where the passover with my disciples I may eat?

Smith's Literal Translation
And ye shall say to the master of the house, The Teacher says to thee, Where is the room where I should eat the pascha with my disciples?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And you shall say to the goodman of the house: The master saith to thee, Where is the guest chamber, where I may eat the pasch with my disciples?

Catholic Public Domain Version
And you shall say to the father of the household: ‘The Teacher says to you: Where is the guestroom, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’

New American Bible
and say to the master of the house, ‘The teacher says to you, “Where is the guest room where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?” ’

New Revised Standard Version
and say to the owner of the house, ‘The teacher asks you, “Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?”’
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Say to the master of the house, Our Teacher says, Where is the guest room, where I may eat the passover with my disciples?

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And wherever he enters, say to the owner of the house, “Our Rabbi says, 'Is there a place of dwelling where I may eat Passover with my disciples?'
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and say to the master of the house: The Teacher says to you, Where is the room in which I may eat the passover with my disciples?

Godbey New Testament
And say to the landlord, The Teacher says to thee, Where is the guest-chamber, where I may eat the passover with my disciples?

Haweis New Testament
And say to the master of that family, The teacher saith to thee, Where is the dining-room, in which I can eat the passover with my disciples?

Mace New Testament
and say to the man of the house, our master sent to ask for a room, where he may eat the passover with his disciples.

Weymouth New Testament
and say to the master of the house, "'The Rabbi asks you, Where is the room where I can eat the Passover with my disciples?'

Worrell New Testament
And ye shall say to the master of the house, The Teacher saith to you, 'Where is the guest-chamber, where I may eat the passover with My disciples?'

Worsley New Testament
and say to the master of the house, Our Master inquireth by us, Where is the room, in which I may eat the passover with my disciples?

Additional Translations ...



Context
Preparing the Passover
10He answered, “When you enter the city, a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him to the house he enters, 11and say to the owner of that house, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?’ 12And he will show you a large upper room, already furnished. Make preparations there.”…

Cross References
and say to the owner of that house,

Mark 14:13
So He sent two of His disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him,

Matthew 26:18
He answered, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him that the Teacher says, ‘My time is near. I will keep the Passover with My disciples at your house.’”
‘The Teacher asks:

Mark 14:14
and whichever house he enters, say to the owner, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is My guest room, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?’

John 13:13
You call Me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, because I am.

Matthew 23:8
But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.
Where is the guest room,

Mark 14:15
And he will show you a large upper room, furnished and ready. Make preparations for us there.”

2 Kings 4:10
Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.”

Acts 1:13
When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.
where I may eat the Passover

Exodus 12:8-11
They are to eat the meat that night, roasted over the fire, along with unleavened bread and bitter herbs. / Do not eat any of the meat raw or cooked in boiling water, but only roasted over the fire—its head and legs and inner parts. / Do not leave any of it until morning; before the morning you must burn up any part that is left over. …

Deuteronomy 16:2-3
You are to offer to the LORD your God the Passover sacrifice from the herd or flock in the place the LORD will choose as a dwelling for His Name. / You must not eat leavened bread with it; for seven days you are to eat with it unleavened bread, the bread of affliction, because you left the land of Egypt in haste—so that you may remember for the rest of your life the day you left the land of Egypt.

1 Corinthians 5:7-8
Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. / Therefore let us keep the feast, not with the old bread, leavened with malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and of truth.
with My disciples?’

Matthew 26:20
When evening came, Jesus was reclining with the twelve disciples.

Mark 14:17
When evening came, Jesus arrived with the Twelve.

John 13:1-2
It was now just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the very end. / The evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus.
Exodus 12:3-11
Tell the whole congregation of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man must select a lamb for his family, one per household. / If the household is too small for a whole lamb, they are to share with the nearest neighbor based on the number of people, and apportion the lamb accordingly. / Your lamb must be an unblemished year-old male, and you may take it from the sheep or the goats. …

Deuteronomy 16:5-6
You are not to sacrifice the Passover animal in any of the towns that the LORD your God is giving you. / You must only offer the Passover sacrifice at the place the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for His Name. Do this in the evening as the sun sets, at the same time you departed from Egypt.


Treasury of Scripture

And you shall say to the manager of the house, The Master said to you, Where is the guest room, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?

The Master.

Luke 19:31,34
And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him…

Matthew 21:3
And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them.

John 11:28
And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee.

Where is.

Luke 19:5
And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.

Revelation 3:20
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

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Luke 22
1. The leaders conspire against Jesus.
3. Satan prepares Judas to betray him.
7. The apostles prepare the Passover.
19. Jesus institutes his holy supper;
21. covertly foretells of the traitor;
24. rebukes the rest of his apostles from ambition;
31. assures Peter his faith should not fail;
34. and yet he should deny him thrice.
39. He prays in the mount, and sweats blood;
47. is betrayed with a kiss;
50. he heals Malchus' ear;
54. he is thrice denied by Peter;
63. shamefully abused;
66. and confesses himself to be the Son of God.












and say to the owner of that house,

Jesus directs the disciples to a particular household in Jerusalem, where preparations had been made for the Passover. During the feast, residents commonly received pilgrims, and a suitable room was essential for a meal shared by Jesus and the Twelve.

Mrk 14:13 So He sent two of His disciples and told them,…
Mat 26:18 He answered, “Go into the city to a certain man”…

‘The Teacher asks:

Jesus identifies Himself by the title recognized by His followers and the wider community. The request carries His authority as He prepares for His final Passover before His crucifixion.

Mrk 14:14 and whichever house he enters, say to the owner,…
Jhn 13:13 You call Me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, because I am.
Mat 23:8 But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher,…

Where is the guest room,

The house included space for receiving guests and holding a private meal. The room would provide the disciples seclusion from the crowds gathering in Jerusalem for the festival.

Mrk 14:15 And he will show you a large upper room, furnished and ready…
2Ki 4:10 Please let us make a small room upstairs…
Act 1:13 When they arrived, they went to the upper room…

where I may eat the Passover

Jesus observes the Passover with His disciples in accordance with its appointed time. The meal recalls Israel’s deliverance from Egypt and becomes the setting in which He establishes the Lord’s Supper in view of His approaching sacrifice.

Exo 12:8-11 They are to eat the meat that night, roasted over the fire…
Deu 16:2-3 You are to offer to the LORD your God the Passover sacrifice…
1Co 5:7-8 Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be…

with My disciples?’

The Twelve share this final meal with Jesus as His chosen witnesses. During the gathering, He instructs them concerning His death, the new covenant, and their future service.

Mat 26:20 When evening came, Jesus was reclining with the twelve…
Mrk 14:17 When evening came, Jesus arrived with the Twelve.
Jhn 13:1-2 It was now just before the Passover Feast,…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus (The Teacher)
Central figure in the passage, referred to as "The Teacher," indicating His role as a rabbi and leader. He is preparing for the Passover, a significant Jewish festival.

2. The Owner of the House
An unnamed individual who owns the house where Jesus plans to celebrate the Passover. His willingness to provide a space for Jesus and His disciples is significant.

3. The Disciples
Followers of Jesus who are instructed to find the guest room. They play a role in the preparation for the Passover meal.

4. The Guest Room
The specific location where Jesus intends to eat the Passover with His disciples. It symbolizes hospitality and readiness to serve the Lord.

5. Passover
A Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. It is a time of remembrance and celebration of God's deliverance.
Teaching Points
Obedience to Divine Instruction
The disciples' role in preparing the Passover meal shows the importance of following Jesus' instructions without question. This teaches us to trust and obey God's guidance in our lives.

Hospitality and Service
The owner of the house exemplifies hospitality by providing a space for Jesus and His disciples. We are called to open our homes and hearts to serve others in the name of Christ.

Significance of the Passover
Understanding the Passover's historical and spiritual significance helps us appreciate Jesus as the Lamb of God, who delivers us from sin.

Preparation for Worship
Just as the disciples prepared for the Passover, we should prepare our hearts and minds for worship, ensuring we are ready to meet with God.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Luke 22:11?

2. How does Luke 22:11 demonstrate Jesus' foreknowledge and divine planning?

3. What does "The Teacher asks" reveal about Jesus' authority and identity?

4. How can we trust God's provision as seen in Luke 22:11?

5. What Old Testament events foreshadow the Passover preparations in Luke 22:11?

6. How can we prepare our hearts for God's work, inspired by Luke 22:11?

7. What does Luke 22:11 reveal about Jesus' foreknowledge and divine planning?

8. How does Luke 22:11 demonstrate Jesus' authority over events leading to His crucifixion?

9. Why is the preparation for the Passover significant in Luke 22:11?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 22?


(11) The Master.--Literally, the Teacher--i.e., the Rabbi whom the man acknowledged. The narrative agrees almost verbally with St. Mark's.

Luke 22:11 shows Jesus orchestrating details with sovereign precision. He sends obedient disciples, appeals as the recognized Teacher, relies on a prepared place, and gathers His followers to celebrate Passover—now to be redefined through His imminent sacrifice. The verse affirms that God plans ahead, invites human cooperation, and centers everything on the redemptive work of Christ, our true Passover Lamb.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

say
ἐρεῖτε (ereite)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 2046: Probably a fuller form of rheo; an alternate for epo in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. Speak or say.

to the
τῷ (tō)
Article - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

owner
οἰκοδεσπότῃ (oikodespotē)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3617: A head of a household. From oikos and despotes; the head of a family.

of that
τῆς (tēs)
Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

house,
οἰκίας (oikias)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3614: From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family.

‘The
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Teacher
Διδάσκαλος (Didaskalos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1320: A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.

asks,
Λέγει (Legei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

“Where
Ποῦ (Pou)
Adverb
Strong's 4226: Genitive case of an interrogative pronoun pos otherwise obsolete; as adverb of place; at what locality.

is
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

guest room,
κατάλυμα (katalyma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2646: An inn, lodging-place. From kataluo; properly, a dissolution, i.e. a lodging-place.

where
ὅπου (hopou)
Adverb
Strong's 3699: Where, whither, in what place. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, i.e. At whichever spot.

I may eat
φάγω (phagō)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 5315: A primary verb; to eat.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Passover
πάσχα (pascha)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3957: The feast of Passover, the Passover lamb. Of Chaldee origin; the Passover.

with
μετὰ (meta)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

My
μου (mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

disciples?”’
μαθητῶν (mathētōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.


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