Luke 22:12 kjv
And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.
Luke 22:12 nkjv
Then he will show you a large, furnished upper room; there make ready."
Luke 22:12 niv
He will show you a large room upstairs, all furnished. Make preparations there."
Luke 22:12 esv
And he will show you a large upper room furnished; prepare it there."
Luke 22:12 nlt
He will take you upstairs to a large room that is already set up. That is where you should prepare our meal."
Luke 22 12 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Parallel Passages | ||
| Mk 14:15 | "And he will show you a large upper room, furnished and ready; there make preparations." | Exact parallel, confirming details. |
| Mt 26:18 | "Go into the city... and say to him, ‘The Teacher says, My time is at hand. I will keep the Passover at your house...’" | General instruction, less specific than Lk/Mk. |
| Divine Foresight & Provision | ||
| Lk 19:30-31 | "Go into the village ahead... you will find a colt tied... And if anyone asks you... say, ‘The Lord has need of it.’" | Jesus' foreknowledge even in finding animals. |
| Mt 21:2-3 | "Go into the village... you will find a donkey tied... if anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord needs them,’" | Similar to Luke's donkey instruction. |
| Jn 1:48 | "Jesus saw Nathanael coming... 'Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.'" | Jesus' omniscience and knowledge of individuals. |
| Gen 22:8 | "God will provide for himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son." | God's preparation and provision for sacrifice. |
| Psa 23:5 | "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies." | God's provision and preparation for His own. |
| Phil 4:19 | "And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." | God's comprehensive provision for His people. |
| Significance of the Upper Room | ||
| Acts 1:13 | "And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying..." | The same "upper room" as a gathering place for early believers after ascension. |
| Acts 2:1-4 | "When the day of Pentecost arrived... they were all together in one place." | Traditionally the "upper room" was the place where the Holy Spirit descended. |
| Passover Context & Preparation | ||
| Ex 12:3-4 | "Tell all the congregation of Israel that on the tenth day of this month every man shall take a lamb... for his household." | Instructions for Passover lamb preparation. |
| Ex 12:8 | "They shall eat the flesh that night, roasted on the fire... with unleavened bread and bitter herbs." | Details of the Passover meal items. |
| Lk 22:7-8 | "Then came the day of Unleavened Bread... Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, 'Go and prepare the Passover for us...'" | Direct context, disciples asking for instructions. |
| 1 Cor 11:23 | "For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread..." | Foundation for the institution of the Last Supper/Eucharist. |
| Jn 13:1 | "Now before the Feast of the Passover... having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end." | Sets the timing and sacrificial love context. |
| Obedience to Jesus' Commands | ||
| Jn 14:15 | "If you love me, you will keep my commandments." | Obedience is a sign of love for Christ. |
| 1 Jn 5:3 | "For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments." | Further reinforces obedience as love for God. |
| Psa 119:10 | "With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments!" | Old Testament principle of seeking and obeying God's commands. |
Luke 22 verses
Luke 22 12 Meaning
Luke 22:12 describes Jesus' precise instructions to His disciples, Peter and John, on locating the specific venue for the Passover meal. It signifies a large, already furnished upper room, ready for their use, which they were commanded to prepare for the Last Supper. This verse underscores Jesus' divine foresight and sovereignty over details, providing a specific sign for His disciples to find the pre-arranged, suitable space.
Luke 22 12 Context
Luke 22:12 is embedded within the detailed narrative of Jesus' final week in Jerusalem, specifically leading up to the Last Supper. The disciples, Peter and John, had inquired where they should prepare the Passover meal (Lk 22:7-8). Jesus responds with an unexpected and detailed instruction: they would meet a man carrying a water jar, a specific sign. Following this man, he would lead them to a house where the owner, in response to their inquiry about the Teacher’s guest room, would personally reveal "a large upper room furnished" (Lk 22:10-11). This level of pre-arranged detail, normally complex during the crowded Passover week in Jerusalem, underscores Jesus’ divine foresight and control. Historically, the "upper room" (Gk: anagaion) was a common feature in larger houses, typically the best and largest room on an upper floor, often used for quiet gatherings, teaching, or prayer. During Passover, homes often welcomed pilgrims, but a specifically furnished and ready room highlights an unusual level of provision.
Luke 22 12 Word analysis
- And (Καὶ - Kai): A simple conjunction connecting Jesus' instruction about finding the man to the subsequent action that man would perform.
- he (αὐτὸς - autos): Refers emphatically to the man carrying the water jar previously mentioned. The emphasis here is on his direct action—he himself, not just anyone, will lead them.
- shall show (δείξει - deixei): Future indicative of
deiknymi, meaning "will point out," "will demonstrate," "will reveal." It implies a clear, direct revelation of the specific place, not a search. - you (ὑμῖν - hymin): Plural dative, referring to Peter and John (and implicitly the rest of the disciples who would join). The instruction is given to them.
- a large (μέγα - mega): An adjective describing the "upper room." Signifies that the room was capacious enough to accommodate Jesus and the twelve disciples, and potentially others who might have been present for the Supper, reinforcing its suitability for a significant gathering.
- upper room (ἀνάγαιον - anagaion): From
ana(up) andgaion(earth/ground), literally "up-ground" or "up-storey." Refers to a room on an upper floor, typically separate, quiet, and often the largest and best-appointed room in a dwelling, suitable for hospitality or sacred purposes. This type of room often had external stairs. - furnished (ἐστρωμένον - estromenon): Perfect passive participle of
stronnyomi, meaning "spread," "strewn," "prepared with couches or rugs." This indicates the room was already arranged for reclining, the typical posture for meals during that period, and required no prior setup from the disciples, emphasizing the host's proactive preparation under divine guidance. - there (ἐκεῖ - ekei): An adverb of place, emphasizing the precise location where the action of preparation is to take place. It points to that specific upper room.
- make ready (ἑτοιμάσατε - hetoimasate): Aorist active imperative, plural. A direct, urgent command to Peter and John (and by extension, the others). This "making ready" involved procuring the unblemished lamb, unleavened bread, wine, bitter herbs, and all other components necessary for the Passover meal itself, distinct from furnishing the room.
- Word group: "a large upper room furnished": This detailed description is crucial. It's not just "any room" or "a place," but a precise and fully prepared location. This precision underscores Jesus' divine knowledge and highlights that the place for the Supper was pre-ordained and perfectly arranged, signifying its profound importance.
- Word group: "he shall show you... there make ready": This phrase beautifully illustrates the interplay of divine providence and human responsibility. Jesus, through the sign, orchestrates the discovery of the divinely provided place, and the disciples are then commanded to fulfill their part in preparing the meal itself. It highlights that God prepares the way, but human obedience is still required for the consummation of His plan.
Luke 22 12 Bonus section
The anonymity of the host of the upper room, who apparently had a large, suitable place prepared seemingly in anticipation of Jesus’ need, serves as a quiet example of Christ-centered hospitality and humble service. Their act underscores the providence of God in mobilizing individuals for His purposes, even without direct acknowledgement in the narrative. This room would not only be the place of the Last Supper but, as tradition suggests, possibly the same location where the disciples gathered after Jesus' ascension and where the Holy Spirit descended on Pentecost, marking it as a cradle of Christian communal life and divine empowerment. This demonstrates how a specific, divinely ordained location can hold multiple layers of spiritual significance throughout salvation history.
Luke 22 12 Commentary
Luke 22:12 reveals Jesus' divine foreknowledge and meticulous planning for the Passover meal that would become the Last Supper. The detail about the "large upper room furnished" highlights several critical points. Firstly, it assures the disciples of God's perfect provision for sacred occasions; they didn't have to search aimlessly but were guided to a place already prepared for their specific needs, eliminating the typical difficulties of finding such accommodation in crowded Jerusalem during the feast. This pre-preparation by an unnamed host points to a quiet, often unnoticed, but crucial partnership in God's redemptive plan. Secondly, the instruction "there make ready" conveys human responsibility and obedience within divine orchestration. While God provides the context and location, human participation in preparation for worship and divine encounter remains essential. The privacy and quietude of an "upper room" also subtly suggest an atmosphere conducive to intimate spiritual revelation and significant institution.