What is the meaning of Luke 22:65? And they said “And they said” (Luke 22:65) places the spotlight on the men guarding Jesus—temple officers acting under the authority of the Sanhedrin. Their words follow the beating and blindfolding described in verses 63-64. Scripture shows this cruel chorus coming in waves (Matthew 26:67-68; Mark 14:65). Their mouths, not satisfied with fists, pour out ridicule. The pattern is clear: sinful humanity, when confronted with the Holy One, speaks out of the overflow of a rebellious heart (Luke 6:45; Romans 3:14-18). many other The phrase signals sheer volume. Their mockery wasn’t a stray comment; it was sustained, habitual, and relentless. Psalm 69:20 pictures Messiah’s heartache: “I looked for comforters, but found none.” Here, instead of comfort He receives a barrage. Isaiah 53:3 says He was “despised and rejected by men,” and Luke highlights just how thorough that rejection is—“many other” taunts beyond what is recorded. blasphemous things Blasphemy is slander against God’s name. By twisting Jesus’ true identity, they violate the third commandment (Exodus 20:7) and fulfill the prophecy of Psalm 22:7-8, “All who see Me mock Me; they shake their heads.” Their taunts echo later scoffers at the cross (Luke 23:35-39). Yet Jesus remains silent (Isaiah 53:7), proving His innocence and His willingness to bear the insults we deserve (1 Peter 2:23-24). against Him The hostility is personal. These words are hurled not merely in His presence but squarely “against Him,” the Son of Man and Son of God (Luke 22:69-70). Acts 4:25-27 links this moment to Psalm 2, where rulers gather “against the Lord and against His Anointed.” Their opposition underlines our need for a Savior, for in our sin nature we, too, stand opposed to God (Romans 5:10). Yet Jesus’ love pursues His enemies (Luke 23:34), turning blasphemers like Saul of Tarsus into believers (1 Timothy 1:13-16). summary Luke 22:65 shows the guards volleying an onslaught of verbal abuse at Jesus. Their mounting insults reveal hardened hearts, fulfill messianic prophecy, and contrast sharply with Christ’s patient, redemptive silence. The verse calls believers to acknowledge the depth of human sin, to marvel at the Savior who endured it, and to respond with reverence, gratitude, and faithful witness to the One who bore blasphemy “against Him” so He could speak forgiveness over us. |
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