Luke 22:6
“And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he promised,.... He undertook to deliver him into their hands; he laid himself under obligation to do it; he…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Luke 22:4-6
Chief priests and captains - See the notes at Mat 26:14. See the account of the bargain which Judas made with them…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And he promised - That is, to do it - εξωμολογησε: or, He accepted the proposal. See Wakefield.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 22:1-6
The year of the redeemed is now come, which had been from eternity fixed in the divine counsels, and long looked for by…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
sought opportunity Doubtless he was baffled at first by the entire and unexpected seclusion which Jesus observed on the…